Robert Leon Tankel

Robert Leon Tankel

also known as Tankel Law Group

4.1
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 43 years

Residential real estate Lawyer at Dunedin, FL
Practice Areas: Residential, Real Estate, Construction & Development, Corporate & Incorporation

1022 Main St, Ste D, Dunedin, FL

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2010
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About Robert

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Real Estate 45%

Condos and HOA's all deal with aspects of real estate. Easements, licenses, and similar real estate concepts are dealt with every day.

44 years | 1,000 cases

45%
Residential Real Estate 45%

I represent Condominium and Homeowner Associations throughout Florida, with an emphasis on collections. I get bad reviews because people who don't pay assessments are trying to make me look bad!

44 years | 1,000 cases

45%
Construction and Development 5%

All new condo association and homeonwer associations should after turnover, assess the quality of the construction of their community. Developers warrant certain portions of the commonly used or owned portions of the community, make sure you got a slik purse and nto a sow's ear!

44 years | 100 cases

5%
Corporate and Incorporation 5%

My clients are just about all incorporated, so a large part of my practice consists of an interplay between real property law and corporate law.

44 years | 1,000 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 43 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1982

Member in Good Standing

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

Avvo Review Score

4.1 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

Posted by Jennifer | March 11, 2026 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Extreme Escalation Over a Minor HOA Fee

We recently had the UNfortunate experience of dealing with this attorney while they represented an HOA in a dispute over a $250 payment. The balance, including late fees, was paid. Yet the HOA proceeded to involve legal counsel, which ultimately resulted in us being forced to pay over $5,000 in lega...l fees. Judge said lawyer would be able to reduce the fee, lawyer said he would see what he could do. Once asked after judgment, lawyer absolutely did nothing in his power to lower this fee. He lied to the judge. While this attorney technically "won" the case for their client, the situation highlights a much LARGER issue with how AGGRESSIVELY some HOAs choose to handle MINOR matters. Turning a small, already paid balance into thousands of dollars in legal costs feels EXCESSIVE and UNnecessary.

Posted by Mrs Parks | February 3, 2026 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Resolution and feedback

This review is not meant to be bashing or negative in any way. I understand that it is my responsibility to reach out with concerns, and I am simply requesting effective communication at this time. I would like to connect with someone to confirm receipt of the agreements I have accepted and to move ...forward with the terms that were put in place. My goal and responsibility is to explain my situation, ensure we are aligned, and continue the process toward resolution. Clear and timely communication is important so that we can move forward productively.

Posted by anonymous | November 20, 2023 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Predatory law firm

Predator with no knowledge of the law. Threatening firm run by a balding family with no respect.

Posted by Patricia | August 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

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 ...at a fraction of the cost initially anticipated. I highly recommend Mr. Tankel for real estate/construction development issues and have no reservation in using him for all of my real estate needs. Simply outstanding and exceptional in every way

Posted by Sea Island Condominium 1 | May 2, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

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 ...guidance. I would recommend him to anyone for condominium association expertise.

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Robert Leon Tankel's Lawyer Endorsements

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Scott Schiltz

Residential real estate lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Walter Blenner

Real estate lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Carol Lawson

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2010.

Admonishment issued in FL, 2010

updated on 01/21/2017

An 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 01/21/2017

This 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 JAX

Founding Member

1986 - Present

Community Asssociation Institute

Suncoast 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.

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Education

N/A

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

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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

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