UPDATED MARCH 2011
My name is Greg Stoner, and I am the Managing Attorney of The Property Rights Law Firm. I completed my Law degree in 1995 and I have been involved in litigation (trial) cases since that time. I began representing clients in deposit cases in 2007, when many potential clients began contacting me because of my property related litigation experience. I am an active member, in good-standing, with the Florida Bar. In my entire career, I have never had a complaint filed against me with the Florida Bar. Additionally, I believe that there may be only 5-10 other attorneys in the state that represent or have represented as many clients as I have in the field of condominium deposit recovery.
The number of clients that I have obtained settlements, final judgments or that I am still currently representing in deposit recovery cases are in the hundreds. A partial list of the developments that I represented clients regarding are listed as follows: Maesbury Homes, Inc., Kissimmee; Grande Palisades, Kissimmee; Avalon Condominium, Kissimmee; Magnolia Woods Condominium, Kissimmee; Bahama Bay Condominium, Kissimmee; Caribe Cove Condominium, Kissimmee; Palisades Condominium, Kissimmee; Signature Place, St. Petersburg; Village of Imagine, Orlando; Mona Lisa at Celebration, Celebration; Regal Lakes, Kissimmee; WorldQuest Resort, Orlando; Oakmount Resort and Spa, Davenport; Crystal Cove Resort, Kissimmee; Paramount at Lake Eola, Orlando; Esplanade at Millennia, Orlando; Avenue, Miami; Porto Alegre, Miami; Palermo, Miami; Gallery Art Condo, Miami; Marina Blue, Miami; Wind, Miami; Cabanna on Collins, Miami; Paradiso, Miami; Tuscany Preserve at Lake Marion, Kissimmee; The Amelia Resort Hotel Condo, Amelia Island; Sanibel, Daytona Beach; Douglas Grand, Winter Park; Conway Crest, Orlando; High Point Place, Fort Myers; Naples Harbour Yacht Club, Condominium, Naples; Urbana, a Condominium, Kissimmee; 101 Eola, Orlando; 200 East Palmetto Park, West Palm; City Place South Tower, West Palm; Fountaineblue, Miami; Fountains on Ocean Blvd.; Jade Ocean, Sunny Isles Beach; Halifax Landing, Daytona Beach; Ipanema, Miami; Lofts at Hollywood Station; Porto Alegre, Miami; St. Tropez, Sunny Isles Beach; Villas at Secret Lake, Kissimmee; Islamorada, Daytona Beach.
I pride myself in having an up-to-date understanding of the current status of the Florida Condominium Law and the Federal Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act. Additionally, my experience in litigating these type of cases are rivaled by only a few.
With regard to cases involving Maesbury Homes, Inc; Lake Austin Properties I, Ltd.; and/or related companies., my fee is 25% of any recovery and if no recovery then you owe me nothing. If we make a recovery you may also owe costs, most likely in the range of $500 to a maximum of $750 (for court filing fees, service of process, copies, postage, etc.). However, costs in some of these cases have been as low as approximately $100.00. Additionally, there are no up-front fees or costs to have me represent you in these matters. If we do not make a recovery for you then you do not owe my firm any money. When other law firms charge higher rates and ask for up-front money, you need to ask yourself “why?” I am very confident in the work I perform and the job that I do; therefore, I do not require any up-front fees or costs. Additionally, because of the large number of clients that I represent in these matters, I am able to charge a percentage fee much lower than other law firms (25% vs. 33%). If there is no recovery then you do not owe me even a single penny.
I have handled these cases in both Federal and State Court. The specific facts of your case will result in what Court that I file the lawsuit. Some law firms claim that filing only in Federal Court is the way to go. However, I don’t believe that a strict rule applies to all cases. With regards to some issues the State Courts have been more favorable; with regard to other issues the Federal Courts have been more favorable. Clearly, depending on the case, there are advantages and disadvantages to filing in State or Federal Court. There should never be a one-size fits all approach to these cases. I represent you and I will discuss the options involved in your case with you, and then you can make the decision of what Court your case is filed. Just because one-way of filing a case is more favorable for the law firm should not be the reason that all of their cases are filed in Federal Court. I advise my clients of the issues involved in their case, so that they can make informed decisions in their individual best interest.
My firm would be honored to discuss your case with you. Feel confident in putting my firm’s strength and experience to work for you. The Property Rights Law Firm, P.A. has the skill, power and capability to handle your case in a well thought-out and expedient manner from start to finish. Please call now to discuss or email me at gws@depositrefund.com
If you have a deposit refund / recovery problem regarding a new condo or home, I can help you attempt to collect all or a portion of the deposit that you have placed on the property.
The developer will usually tell you that the deposit is non-refundable, but that is not always the case. Best of all, I perform this service for you at no risk to you. If I take your case on a contingency fee basis, you owe me nothing up front (other than potentially a small cost deposit in some cases) and I only get paid if I make a recovery for you. The risk is all mine. Therefore, call me today to discuss your case. Let me see if I can help you.
Did the developer do any of the following:
1. Make any material adverse changes in the Declaration of Condominium.
2. Characterize the deposit transaction as security.
3. Make material misstatements or omissions in connection with the proposed development, its advertising, and the actual state of construction.
4. Violate the Federal Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure ACT (ILSA).
If the developer did any of the above, or potentially many other things, then you may be able to recover all or a portion of your deposit. Call for a free consultation with regard to your unique situation. If you are not sure if the developer did violate any of the above referenced items, call me and I will discuss the matter with you.
I have represented clients in condo deposit refund / recovery cases in Miami, Miami Beach, South Beach, West Palm, Boca, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Naples, Daytona Beach, Celebration, Kissimmee, Jacksonville, Amelia Island, Destin, Fort Walton Beach and Orlando, Florida. I am eager to discuss your condo deposit recovery / refund case no matter where the project is located in Florida.
My goal is to obtain the best possible result for my clients in all condo deposit recovery / refund cases. Let me review your condo deposit case before you decide to just "walk away" from the deposit. I may be able to help you recover all or a portion of your deposit on a new home or condo.
Call Attorney Greg Stoner at (407) 843-4900 to see if the Property Rights Law Firm can help.
I am currently accepting clients with regard to the following condos: Grande Palisades, Magnolia Woods, Avalon, W Hotel, Signature Place, Jade Ocean, as well as numerous other projects. Please call for a complete list of condo projects that I have been retained in order to help my clients attempt to recover their deposits.
The Property Rights Law Firm, P.A.
121 S. Orange Ave., Suite 1470
Orlando, FL. 32801
(407) 843-4900
Fax (407) 849-1570
gws@DepositRefund.com
Some of the projects that the real estate attorneys of the Florida Property Rights Law Firm, P.A. have filed a lawsuit against or are preparing to file against are:
Signature Place St. Petersburg
Village of Imagine
Mona Lisa at Celebration Celebration
Regal Lakes
WorldQuest Resort
Oakmount Resort and Spa
Crystal Cove Resort
Esplanade at Millennia
Avenue
Gallery Art Condo
Marina Blue
Wind
Cabanna on Collins
Paradiso
The Amelia Resort Hotel Condo
Sanibel
Douglas Grand
Sea View Place New Port Richey
