Drafting, reviewing, revising, and negotiating contracts. Drafting, revising, and enforcing recorded deed restrictions

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1 The Firm Phone: Fax: Rabin Parker, P.A. is a community association law firm, managed by attorneys Bennett L. Rabin and Monique E. Parker. The firm s practice area is limited to representation of condominium, cooperative, and homeowner associations, as well as mobile home communities. The firm is considered a leader in the community association industry. Rabin Parker, P.A. offers a full range of legal services necessary for representation of community associations. Such services include, without limitation, the following: Collection of delinquent assessments and related foreclosures Advising clients with regard to complex legal issues, interpretation of governing laws and contracts, and covenant compliance Drafting, reviewing, revising, and negotiating contracts Drafting, revising, and enforcing recorded deed restrictions Advising clients with regard to legislative amendments and compliance issues Attending and advising clients in alternative dispute resolution forums Attending annual membership meetings and Board of Director meetings Commercial litigation, including all aspects of contract, negligence, and enforcement related litigation Rabin Parker, P.A. serves as general counsel to its client associations, specializing in corporate operational guidance for the Board of Directors in all matters relating to operation of their communities. Its lawyers, paralegals, and support staff are committed to providing the highest quality legal representation and guidance available to community associations in the area.

2 Partners For over thirty years, Ben Rabin has provided counsel to Community Association Boards of Directors. His approach, always a combination of both legal advice and practical solutions, has enabled Ben to successfully represent hundreds of Associations during his career, and established him as one of the most experienced and sought after attorneys practicing in this area of the law. An honors graduate of the University of Florida and Cumberland School of Law, Ben was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1984, and has almost exclusively represented condominium, homeowner, cooperative associations and mobile home communities since admission. In 1990, the Florida Bar certified Ben as a specialist in real estate law, awarding him the professional designation of Florida Board Certified Real Estate Lawyer, the highest level of recognition by the Florida Bar in areas approved for certification, based upon a lawyer s competence and experience in the practice area, and based upon recognition by a lawyer s peers in the same area of practice. Ben continues to maintain this exclusive designation. As an approved instructor of continuing education and board member certification classes established by Division of Florida Condominiums, Time Shares, and Mobile Homes, of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation; the Community Associations Institute (CAI); and local bar associations, Ben is a frequent lecturer to other attorneys, to licensed community association managers, and to hundreds of individuals serving on Community Association Boards of Directors. Topics have included Annual Legal Updates on Changes in Laws affecting the particular groups lectured to; Florida s Construction Lien Law and its impact on Community Associations; and similar topics germane to management and operation of Associations. Ben s personal interests include cycling, travel with his wife and adult daughters, and most recently weekend adventure racing with co-workers in the office. Monique Parker began her legal career in the field of commercial litigation and later brought her tenacity as a litigator to the community association industry in Monique developed a strong and balanced business sense during her first career as an entertainment venue manager, and she sharpened her strategic planning skills during the several years she worked as a football coach. The combination of Monique s dynamic personality, along with her reasoned, practical approach to problem solving, has quickly earned her the distinction of being a well-recognized and respected community association attorney. Monique provides numerous legal education lectures and has drafted several articles about important topics to community associations. Her most common lectures and topics include the following: Continuing Education for Licensed Community Association Mangers Annual Legislative Updates Board Certification Architectural Standards Means, Methods, and Duties of the Board for Collection of Assessments Fair Housing Chisel and Stone the Importance of Amending Your Governing Documents Prior to her legal career, Monique served in the United States Army for eleven years, both as an Ammunition Specialist while on active duty, and in the Army National Guard Military Police. During her military career, Monique was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Excellence in Military Fitness Award. After leaving the military, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from Western New England College, graduating first in the English Department. She went on to attend Stetson University College of Law and graduated among the top 10 in her class. Monique continues her active lifestyle now as a member of her local CrossFit box and as a competitor in Spartan Racing. She is currently training to participate in the Spartan 24 Hour Ultra World Championship in Iceland.

3 Attorneys Adam C. Gurley Adam Gurley is responsible for handling litigation and enforcement matters on behalf of homeowners associations, condominium associations, cooperatives, and mobile home communities. Adam received his Bachelor of Arts from Coastal Carolina University and went on to receive his Juris Doctor from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. Prior to law school, Adam worked as an advertising executive for a regional newspaper publication. While attending Indiana University School of Law, Adam worked as a legal clerk for a civil litigation firm in Indianapolis. In addition, Adam served as a judicial intern in the Marion County Superior Court s Civil Division and as an intern for the Indiana University Social Security Disability Clinic. A native of Florida, Adam returned to the Sunshine State in 2014 after having lived in Indiana, South Carolina, Ohio and Pennsylvania. In his free time, Adam enjoys taking full advantage of Florida s year-round sunshine. Some of his favorite activities include kayaking, exploring Florida s many state parks, and reading a book while at the beach. An animal lover, Adam also enjoys spending time with his German Shepherd and rescue cat. Mark R. Watson Mark Robert Watson, Jr., born in Largo, Florida, is a ninth generation Floridian and attended the University of Central Florida where he received his Bachelor of Science in Finance. Upon graduation, Mark worked for 2 years as a financial analyst at the Bank of New York Mellon. After deciding to advance his education further, Mark enrolled in law school at the Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law, Barry University, in Orlando, Florida. While in law school Mark clerked for a Central Florida law firm focusing on bankruptcy and business law matters. After obtaining his law degree, Mark was admitted to The Florida Bar and began practicing law. Prior to working at Rabin Parker, Mark honed his litigation skills at large reputable Florida firms, practicing in the areas of Real Estate and Insurance Defense. Mark is a resident of St. Petersburg, Florida and enjoys spending free time with his family, playing guitar, golfing, enjoying outdoor activities, and watching sports. He is a Buccaneers fanatic and an avid fan of all Tampa Bay sports franchises. Stephen W. Guy Stephen Guy is originally from Ocean City, New Jersey and came to Florida after high school to attend the University of South Florida, where he received his bachelor s degree in Anthropology. Upon graduation, Stephen enrolled at Stetson University College of Law in Gulfport, Florida. After obtaining his Juris Doctor from Stetson, Stephen was admitted to The Florida Bar and began practicing law at a large Florida insurance defense firm representing some of the nation s largest insurance companies. Additionally, Stephen gained experience representing major banking institutions in real estate transactions prior to joining Rabin Parker. Stephen is a resident of Dunedin, Florida and enjoys the spending time in the Florida sun, playing golf and enjoying the outdoors. He also loves music and has played the guitar since he was 12 years old. Most importantly, Stephen is a Philadelphia sports fanatic, hoping to one day see the Philadelphia Eagles win a Super Bowl.

4 Key Staff Members Trey Grantz Firm Administrator Trey Grantz joined Rabin Parker in 2010 when the firm was first established, and now serves as Firm Administrator and IT Director. Trey s responsibilities encompass many aspects of firm business, including marketing, client service and development, billing, human resources, and all aspects of information technology. His attention to detail and calm attitude keep the firm running smoothly on a daily basis. Trey is the friendly voice that our clients have grown to appreciate when contacting our office to discuss both legal files and accounts. Trey is an avid mountain biker, fitness enthusiast, photographer, and painter. Before beginning his career in business management, Trey was a personal fitness trainer and founded Invader Fitness Outdoor Adventure Training. He attended the United States Coast Guard Academy, California State University at Northridge, St. Petersburg College, the National Aviation Academy, and served in the United States Army as a Chaplain s Assistant. Cheryl Morrell, FRP Legal Assistant to Attorneys Bennett L. Rabin and Monique E. Parker Cheryl Morrell is a long-time Tampa Bay resident. She enjoys serving on the Board of Directors for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services of Florida, and served as a Girl Scout Troop Co-Leader for several years. Cheryl has one grown daughter, and enjoys spending as much time as possible with her two young grandsons. Cheryl is a Florida Registered Paralegal. She obtained her Associate s Degree in Legal Assisting from Pasco Hernando State College. Prior to her employment at Rabin Parker, Cheryl spent years working for sinkhole litigation attorneys. Malinda Magaziner Legal Assistant to Attorney Adam C. Gurley Malinda Magaziner started her legal career as a felony legal assistant at the Public Defender s Office. Since then, she has gained knowledge and experience in both bankruptcy and civil litigation law. Malinda is currently pursuing her degree at St. Petersburg College. Malinda has lived in the Tampa Bay area most of her life and she enjoys spending time with her daughter and family. She also likes reading, cooking, traveling, and trying new and exciting things. Kim Brock Closing Coordinator Kim Brock moved to Florida upon graduation from high school in New Jersey. Kim started her escrow career working at a national title company in Since then, she has become a Florida licensed title agent as well as a licensed realtor. She has experience in processing real estate transactions from start to finish as a transaction manager for local realtors. She also has over a decade of experience as an escrow officer. She is currently pursuing her degree in business at St. Petersburg College. In her free time, Kim enjoys scuba diving, fishing, reading and spending time with her three children and family.

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