$ 250-350 per hour
Robert Leon Tankel
also known as Tankel Law Group
About Robert
Biography
My practice consists almost entirely of representing Condominium and Homeowner Associations. This is a growing field in Florida; it amounts to the privatization of local government. This is a complicated field, full of regulation. My firm provides a computerized online 24/7 access collection system, as well as general representation. When choosing a lawyer do not rely on advertisements alone. Please contact the Firm for written qualifications.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Real Estate
45%
44 years | 1,000 cases
Residential Real Estate
45%
44 years | 1,000 cases
Construction and Development
5%
44 years | 100 cases
Corporate and Incorporation
5%
44 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Florida for 43 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1982
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2010
Location
Law Offices of Robert Leon Tankel
1022 Main St, Ste D, Dunedin, FL, 34698
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Robert Leon Tankel's Reviews
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Posted by Patricia | August 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Exceptional in Every Way
Bob Tankel was recommended to me for a real estate matter that lay outside the expertise of our regular family attorney. I found him to be immediately accessible, knowledgeable, and very effective in resolving the issue at hand. While the larger case is ongoing, it is expected to be resolved fully ...
Posted by Sea Island Condominium 1 | May 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Bob Tankel
Bob has been the agent of record for our condominium association for several years now and I have worked with him many times throughout the years as I have rotated on and off of the Board of Directors. Bob has always been attentive, helpful and professional when providing our association with legal ...
Posted by Steve | March 27, 2017 | Real Estate
Condo Accessment Advise
I recommend Robert Tankel. We had a good meeting and I thought his advice was very useful. It involved questions concerning a special assessment in a condominium levied by the board of directors.
Posted by oscys45 | March 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Almost too good to believe
I posted a moderately complex real estate question and 4 lawyers responded: one advised getting a lawyer, another inexplicably picked a fight and two others gave answers. Of the two who answered, only Bob Tankel agreed to help. ...and whoa, did he help. With rare assertiveness, Bob contacted opp...
Posted by Ted | January 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Excellent attorney, Excellent results!
Mr. Tankel assisted me with a dispute regarding an HOA and the collection of fees from a previous owner. He understood the Florida "safe harbor" law and all the ramifications. He helped me out a great deal and his knowledge of the applicable laws was truly helpful beyond belief. I will be forever gr...
Robert Tankel
Replied last January 27, 2017Thanks, Ted, I can't guarantee that we can clear an illegal demand for tens of thousands of dollars in alleged past due assessments after buying at a mortgage foreclosure with no liability, but we always try hard and care for our clients.
Robert Leon Tankel's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Bob Tankel for many years through mutual membership in the Clearwater Bar Association. Bob is known as an aggressive, yet ethical lawyer who places his clients first. I gladly refer him clients with Condominium Association issues, knowing they will be in caring, competent hands."
"I've known Bob Tankel for more than twenty years and I've referred him many homeowners and condominium association cases. He is knowledgeable, aggressive and gets the job done. He is an outstanding communicator and always reaches out to clients and answers all their questions and concerns. I've had no hesitation in referring Bob clients over these past twenty years and will continue to do so, gladly."
"Bob persistently seeks excellence in every aspect of his practice, and his high intelligence is matched by his high character, respectfulness, kindness and good humor. Clients will sense an assurance that they are in exceedingly capable hands due to his years of experience, depth of knowledge, and ability to clearly communicate legal issues in an understandable fashion. He is a wonderful resource for condominum and home owner assocation issues. Bob was very reasonable to work with. I highly recommend this attorney."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2010.
Admonishment issued in FL, 2010
updated on 01/21/2017An admonition means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar gives the lawyer an admonition in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Robert’s comment:
“This was filed by the wife of the president of an ex-client. I believe it was generated by their then new lawyer. I tried to help the client while representing them and find investors unrelated to me to take over lien foreclosures. The Bar felt otherwise. I don't think any other law firm works harder to find creative solutions to client problems than we do. I stand by our record. We collected $25 million for our clients 2009-2012 alone and did it cost effectively. Sometimes we don't make friends”
Suspension with Conditions issued in FL, 2003
updated on 01/21/2017This means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Robert’s comment:
“This was a matter where I learned the lesson of cooperating with the Bar. The underlying issue was not that importnat but the Committee felt that it had to make an example of me through what it perceived as non-cooperation. Lesson Learned? Lawyer up when accused.”
Work Experience
1996 - Present
Founder, Tankel Law Group
Associations
2011 - Present
Clearwater Bar Association
2011 - Present
Community Association Institute JAXFounding Member
1986 - Present
Community Asssociation InstituteSuncoast Chaoter
Sample of Legal Cases
Siegel v. Dept. of Business Regulation, 453 So. 2d 414
Supreme court of FL reversed appellate court, but led to significant pro-consumer changes in the law.
Education
N/A
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
law
Speaking Engagements
2017
NE Florida Chapter CAI
Mock Board Meeting Moderator
2016
Video Law Seminar Series
Association as Sword or Shield
2016
Directors Workshop at Omni Amelia Island
Board Certification Class
Publications
2017
Community Associations Institute
Cyber Security and Your Association
2016
The Community Connection
Association Finances Under Seige
Languages
French
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
1. How often does a HOA need to have an official meeting?
05 Jul 2018
Q&A
Why can’t my. Son park his pick up truck in our driveway??
02 Jul 2018
Q&A
What happens to a special warranty deed in a foreclosure?
30 Jun 2018
Legal Guides
Video Legal Guide
Your Condo or Homeowners Association; a Sword or Shield?
05 Feb 2017
Video Legal Guide
The Marketable record Title Act and Your HOA
05 Feb 2017