Q: How can I get pro-bono legal aid with HOA dispute demanding mitigation or get sued in Clearwater, FL? Thank You.
Excerpt from letter HOA's attorney said - select 1 of 5 mediators listed and sign and return. "In the event that you fail to respond within 20 days from the date of this letter, or if you fail to agree to at least one of the mediators that we have suggested or to pay or pre-pay the mediator one-half of the costs involved, the aggrieved party will be authorized to proceed with the filing of a lawsuit against you without further notice and may seek an award of attorney's fees or costs incurred in attempting to obtain mediation."
A: Experienced HOA lawyers do not do cases pro bono. Pro bono and contingency cases are for cases that involve bodily injury or big damages; otherwise lawyers are investing a huge amount of time and not getting paid, so it's not generally not a good business decision for them. You can try Stetson Law's legal clinic to see if they can help but HOA law can be very complicated and it's best to make sure you are on a level playing field with an experienced lawyer of your own.
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