Ball Janik LLP

10/16/2026

Behind every apartment community are people working hard to keep it running. We enjoyed getting to know more of them at FAA Inspire!

Our Ball Janik team spent the week connecting with apartment owners, property managers, and industry partners at the Florida Apartment Association’s Inspire Conference & Trade Show. We appreciated the opportunity to hear their perspectives, reconnect with familiar faces, and build new relationships.

Thank you to FAA and everyone who stopped by to talk with us!

What was your biggest takeaway from Inspire?

10/14/2026

When property issues become complex, having knowledgeable people to turn to matters.

Ball Janik associate Eli Waring participated in NARPM Southeast Florida’s “Litigation Prep for Associations & Property Owners” panel at The Boatyard in Fort Lauderdale.

The event brought together professionals from several disciplines to share perspectives on preparing for potential property disputes. We enjoyed the opportunity to contribute, connect with attendees, and continue building relationships across our industry.

Thank you to NARPM and everyone who joined us!

10/12/2026

Nobody looks forward to the words “special assessment.”

Unexpected repairs can put pressure on an entire community. But when leaks return or building components fail prematurely, it’s worth asking what’s behind the repair bill.

Construction defects could be part of the problem. A closer evaluation can help your association understand the issues and explore potential recovery options.

Have concerns about your community’s repair costs? Contact Ball Janik to start the conversation.

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10/08/2026

A strong property claim starts with careful preparation.

Construction Defect Journal recently featured Kimberlee Martin as she joins Ball Janik’s Orlando construction defect team. Her experience taking property disputes to trial brings valuable perspective to the work that begins well before a courtroom appearance: reviewing evidence, coordinating with experts, and preparing a case for what may come next.

We’re pleased to welcome Kimberlee and strengthen the team serving community associations and commercial property owners.

What helps your board feel informed when working with legal counsel?

Read more:
https://www.balljanik.com/kimberlee-martin-joins-ball-janik-llps-orlando-construction-defect-team/

Published in Corporate Counsel Business Journal and Construction Defect Journal Ball Janik LLP has announced that Kimberlee A. Martin joined its Construction Defect Practice Group ... Read More…

10/05/2026

Seven years sounds like plenty of time, until a construction defect surfaces in year six.

Florida’s SB 360 shortened the statute of repose for many construction defect claims to seven years. Discovering a hidden defect does not restart that clock, and other deadlines may require action sooner.

For condominium and HOA boards, property managers, and owners, early evaluation can help preserve options for pursuing recovery.

Don’t let a deadline decide your community’s next move. If your property is approaching the seven-year mark or showing signs of potential defects, contact Ball Janik LLP to discuss your concerns and the deadlines that may apply.

Learn More: https://www.balljanik.com/

10/05/2026

When property problems become legal disputes, experience matters at every step.

We’re pleased to welcome Kimberlee Martin to Ball Janik’s Orlando construction defect team. She brings more than a decade of litigation experience, including handling property and insurance claims from pre-suit through trial.

Her experience adds strength to the teams advocating for community associations and commercial property owners—and the properties and investments they work hard to protect.

Thank you to Corporate Counsel Business Journal for sharing the news. Welcome, Kimberlee!

Read more:
https://www.balljanik.com/kimberlee-martin-joins-ball-janik-llps-orlando-construction-defect-team/

Published in Corporate Counsel Business Journal Ball Janik LLP has announced that Kimberlee A. Martin joined its Construction Defect Practice Group as an associate in ... Read More…

10/02/2026

Before your board signs at turnover, make sure it understands what it may be giving up.

Thank you to Central Florida Times for featuring Ball Janik Partner Keegan Berry’s guidance on broad claim releases in developer turnover documents. A release could affect the association’s ability to pursue construction defects, even issues it has not yet discovered.

Taking time to investigate, preserve records, and seek engineering and legal guidance can help protect the community’s interests.

Read the article:
https://www.balljanik.com/during-turnover-dont-trade-away-unknown-defect-rights-for-a-quick-fix/

09/30/2026

Great conversations help build stronger communities.

Ball Janik attorney Christopher Cabrera joined Andrew Perez of Ampere Law Firm for a construction defect panel in Miami, connecting with property management professionals to share legal perspectives on issues affecting the properties they manage.

Thank you to everyone who helped bring this event together and joined us for the discussion. We’re proud to be a resource for our industry and look forward to continuing these conversations!

09/29/2026

Our team is growing, and so is our capacity to support Florida’s communities and property owners.

Please join us in welcoming associates Carter Bess to our Tampa office and Daniel Trescastro to our Miami office. With backgrounds in property insurance and civil litigation, they bring valuable experience to the legal challenges our clients face.

Thank you to Corporate Counsel Business Journal for sharing the news. We’re excited to welcome both attorneys to Ball Janik!

Meet Carter and Daniel:
https://ccbjournal.com/news/carter-bess-and-daniel-trescastro-join-ball-janik

Ball Janik LLP is pleased to announce that associates Carter Bess and Daniel Trescastro have joined the firm. Together, Bess and Trescastro bring a complementary blend of high-volume litigation experience, strengthening Ball Janik’s ability to deliver strategic, hands-on advocacy for clients navig...

09/28/2026

The best industry events bring together education, conversation, and connection.

Ball Janik was proud to serve as a Platinum Sponsor of the University of Miami School of Law’s Boyer Institute, where attorneys and industry professionals came together to learn, exchange perspectives, and strengthen relationships.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to connect with colleagues, business partners, and leaders who share a commitment to serving Florida’s condominium and community association communities.

Thank you to the University of Miami and everyone who helped make the program a success.