HOA and condo attorneys in Stuart and Martin County

Three law firms with offices in Stuart describe community association law as a practice area on their own websites. Each has at least one lawyer The Florida Bar lists as Board Certified in Condominium and Planned Development Law. They're listed A–Z, and none paid to be here.

General information, not legal advice. Office details come from each firm's website, and Bar status comes from The Florida Bar's public member directory. All were checked on October 17, 2026.

The firms at a glance

FirmOffice (from the firm's site)Board Certified attorney we confirmed*Worth knowing
Becker & Poliakoff (Stuart)759 SW Federal Hwy., Suite 213, StuartJane L. CornettA statewide firm. It says the Stuart office serves associations in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties.
Fox McCluskey2300 SE Monterey Rd., Suite 201, StuartJ. Henry CartwrightA general civil firm. Its site says it represents associations, and also developers and individual owners, so ask about conflicts.
Ross Earle Bonan Ensor & Carrigan819 SW Federal Hwy., Suite 302, Stuart; second office in Vero BeachElizabeth P. Bonan (the firm's site names three more)A general civil practice that the firm says concentrates on community associations, businesses and individuals. It covers Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Palm Beach counties.

*From The Florida Bar's member directory. Every attorney named was listed as a member in good standing, eligible to practice in Florida.

Practical notes for Treasure Coast boards

  • Courts. Martin County is in Florida's Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, along with St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee counties. A firm that practices across the circuit can follow you if your community has properties or disputes in a neighboring county.
  • Condo towers. Condo buildings three stories or taller, including the oceanfront buildings on Hutchinson Island, face Florida's milestone inspection and SIRS requirements. Ask how the firm has helped other boards plan funding and owner votes around them. Our reserve study guide explains the basics.
  • No bidding required. Attorney services are exempt from Florida's association competitive-bid rules (s. 718.3026 for condos, s. 720.3055 for HOAs), so the board can choose counsel by interview.
  • HOA disputes. Many HOA–owner disputes need a presuit mediation demand before a lawsuit (s. 720.311). Ask how the firm handles that step and what it usually costs.

Before you sign an engagement letter

  • Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly rates by attorney and paralegal, and any flat fees for collections or amendments.
  • Ask who your main contact will be and whether that lawyer attends board meetings in person.
  • Check the lawyer yourself on The Florida Bar's directory, and read what Board Certification requires.

Firms with offices in Stuart

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