$ 400-450 per hour
My practice focuses on community association law, which consists of condominiums, homeowner associations, and mobile home parks. I respresent both associations and homeowners.
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$ 400-450 per hour
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Chat withState: Florida
Acquired: 2007
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2015
P.O. Box 562747, Rockledge, FL, 32956-2747
34 Client Reviews
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Posted by Joe Laterra | February 12, 2014 | Residential
Barbara Stage. a true homeowner/condo owner " ADVOCATE " Tough Knowledgeable with a Passion
had condotel 11 years. The board , COA management co. and rentals management co. , all decided to conspire against me with illegal threats and harassment . Barbara hit them with a Cease & Desist, she gave notice of intent, and notice of discovery preservation. Barbara knows exactly how these people ...
Posted by Jeanette | May 10, 2013 | Real Estate
Expert in HOA law
Barbara Billiot Stage answered and clarified our many questions about HOA law. She provided us with many resources and suggestions on how we could solve (by ourselves) the problems we are facing concerning the operation of the HOA we are members of.
Posted by anonymous | September 03, 2009 | Real Estate
Barbara Billiot Stage- Champion for the Home owner!!
Barbara has exhibited a wealth of knowledge with such a tentative attitude to guide us in helping us to get control of our village and those abusing it. If one didn’t know better, one would think she lived here with the zest of diligence she has shown. We feel she has always gone above and beyond w...
Posted by anonymous | March 26, 2009 | Residential
"Home Owner Angel"
My family and I have worked with Barbara for over 2 years. She is undoubtedly Florida's "Home Owner Angel". Her professionalism, mixed with dedication, passion and knowledge goes well beyond the obvious strategies taught in law school. In short, she is answerable only to her clients.
Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2009 | Real Estate
There are attorneys and then there is Barbara Billiot - Contact Anita Stuckly at [email removed] for a personal referral
If you live in a Florida retirement community as many of us retirees do and you are being denied your rights as a homeowner by your HOA, you need to be aware that there are two kinds of HOA attorneys who are available to represent you. There is the attorney who specializes in representing homeowner'...
"The answers of Ms. Stage are consistently accurate, full of analysis, and customized to the needs of the Avvo askers. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney. (PS - an attorney who has made an error in their past would not negatively influence me. "Bouncing back" from such an experience, to me, reflects a very deep and positive commitment to the practice of law.)"
"I am pleased to endorse Ms. Stage, who I know from years of responding to Avvo questions and also direct inquiries. Her responses to questions not only are technically correct but offer practical insight into the root of a problem and the consequences of either taking legal action, or not doing so. Practicing law with wisdom is important."
"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
"I endorse this lawyer. according to her reviews and excellent contributions here on Avvo, I find Attorney Stage to be an excellent lawyer."
"Ms. Stage had a great appellate win in Higgins v. Timber Springs HOA and has been an active and knowledgeable voice on issues concerning HOAs, Condos, and foreclosures."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
"Great lawyer. Her opinions and advice make obvious her legal expertise and handle on the law. I recommend her without reservation."
"Ms. Stage is one of the most giving lawyers in Avvo history. Her record of providing help to people is beyond elite. Kudos. I endorse this lawyer."
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
"Ms. Stage is a well respected attorney in the legal community and advocates zealously on behalf of her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. It is clear by reading the answers in the AVVO community that this lawyer is a top notch attorney who is highly respected in the legal community"
"Ms. Stage not only gives sage advise on AVVO, she has an impeccable reputation. I wholeheartedly endorse Ms. Stage."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015.
Public Reprimand issued in FL, 2015
updated on 09/10/2016Public reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
“I admitted to my mistake and agreed to the consequences.”
2021
Readers' Choice Awards, Florida Community Association Journal
2021
Top Contributor, AVVO
2001
Cast Excellence Award, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts LLC
1996
Student Leadership Award, University of New Orleans
1995
Commendation Dean of Accounting, University of New Orleans
1981
Cost Savings Award, Lockheed Martin Manned Space Systems
2007 - Present
Managing Attorney/President, Stage Law Firm, PA
2007 - 2008
Assistant Regional Counsel, Regional Counsel's Office
2017 - Present
University of Florida / IFASAdvisory Board
2018 - 2018
LSU Alumni of Central Florida, Inc.Board Member
2006 - 2006
Florida A&M College of Law Student Bar AssociationBoard Member, Officer
Court upheld towing and appellate court affirmed
Affirmed
Summary Judgment for Client
Judgment for the Defendant Homeowner.
Summary Judgment for my client.
Case dismissed, Plaintiff to pay attorneys fees
Reversed on Appeal
Negotiated settlement
Summary Judgment for Defendant
Civil case dismissed but developer arrested
Loan Modification
Case Dismissed
Settled
2007
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
MBA - Master of Technology Management
2000
BS - Bachelor of Science Business Management
2021
Florida-Friendly Landscaping
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