Jennifer A. Nichols
Shareholder
999 Vanderbilt Beach Road
Suite 401
Naples, FL 34108
P 239.649.2724
F 239.261.3659
P 239.649.2724 | F 239.261.3659
Overview
Jennifer focuses her practice on the representation of planned communities including condominiums, homeowners' associations, and country clubs. She represents community associations in all aspects of their day-to-day operations including compliance with federal law, including the Fair Housing Act, and Florida statutes and regulations. She also represents associations in litigation matters, including arbitrations and mediations before the Division of Florida Condominiums, preparation of amended documents, interpretation of governing documents, and other corporate governance issues. Jennifer has extensive experience in civil litigation, including lien or mortgage foreclosures, property and contract disputes, and landlord tenant issues. Jennifer also has extensive experience in residential real estate transactions.
Experience
- Represents and counsels condominium associations in all aspects of day-to-day operations and litigation matters
- Represents and counsels homeowners' associations in all aspects of day-to-day operations and litigation matters
- Represents and counsels buyers and sellers in the purchase and sale of residential real estate
- Represents and counsels clients in contract review and disputes
Services
Industries
Education
- Stetson University College of Law, J.D.
- Rollins College, B.A.
Credentials
Bar Admissions
- Florida
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Recognitions
- Selected as Naples Illustrated "Top Lawyer" - Real Estate Law (2022)
- Named to The Best Lawyers in America® for Community Association Law (2024) and Real Estate Law (2024)
Affiliations
Professional Affiliations
- The Florida Bar, Condominium and Planned Development Committee
- C.A.I. South Gulf Coast Chapter
- Collier County Bar Association
- Young Lawyers Section
- Trial Lawyers Section
Insights
Alerts
Increase in the Fees Charged for Estoppel Certificates (Sep 16, 2022)
Governor DeSantis Signs Senate Bill Establishing Building Safety Act for Condominium and Cooperative Associations (May 27, 2022)
New Late Assessment Notice Requirement for Florida Condominium, Cooperative, and Homeowners’ Associations (Jun 30, 2021)
Governor Extends Florida State of Emergency for Additional 60 Days (Nov 5, 2020)
Florida Governor Extends Mortgage Foreclosure and Eviction Relief until Oct. 1 (Sep 1, 2020)
Presentations
Board Certification Class (HOA & Condo) - Roetzel Community Association Webinar (June 2020)
"Community Association Legislation Legal Update" - Roetzel's Community Association Law Seminar Series (2017-2019)
Regular Panelist at 2022 Florida Condo Safety Bill presentations - Roetzel's Community Association Law Seminar Series (2022, multiple)
"The Effects of Aging in Place on Association Practices and Policies" - Roetzel's Community Association Law Seminar Series (2017-2019)
"Hurricane Preparedness" - Roetzel's Community Association Law Seminar Series (2016-2019)
Firm News
Roetzel & Andress Earns Recognition in 2024 Best Lawyers (Aug 17, 2023)
20 Roetzel Attorneys Recognized as “Top Lawyer” by Naples Illustrated (Sep 1, 2022)
Roetzel & Andress Names Four New Shareholders (Jan 1, 2020)
Overview
Jennifer focuses her practice on the representation of planned communities including condominiums, homeowners' associations, and country clubs. She represents community associations in all aspects of their day-to-day operations including compliance with federal law, including the Fair Housing Act, and Florida statutes and regulations. She also represents associations in litigation matters, including arbitrations and mediations before the Division of Florida Condominiums, preparation of amended documents, interpretation of governing documents, and other corporate governance issues. Jennifer has extensive experience in civil litigation, including lien or mortgage foreclosures, property and contract disputes, and landlord tenant issues. Jennifer also has extensive experience in residential real estate transactions.
Experience
- Represents and counsels condominium associations in all aspects of day-to-day operations and litigation matters
- Represents and counsels homeowners' associations in all aspects of day-to-day operations and litigation matters
- Represents and counsels buyers and sellers in the purchase and sale of residential real estate
- Represents and counsels clients in contract review and disputes
Education
- Stetson University College of Law, J.D.
- Rollins College, B.A.
Credentials
Bar Admissions
- Florida
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Recognitions
- Selected as Naples Illustrated "Top Lawyer" - Real Estate Law (2022)
- Named to The Best Lawyers in America® for Community Association Law (2024) and Real Estate Law (2024)
Affiliations
Professional Affiliations
- The Florida Bar, Condominium and Planned Development Committee
- C.A.I. South Gulf Coast Chapter
- Collier County Bar Association
- Young Lawyers Section
- Trial Lawyers Section
Insights
Alerts
Increase in the Fees Charged for Estoppel Certificates (Sep 16, 2022)
Governor DeSantis Signs Senate Bill Establishing Building Safety Act for Condominium and Cooperative Associations (May 27, 2022)
New Late Assessment Notice Requirement for Florida Condominium, Cooperative, and Homeowners’ Associations (Jun 30, 2021)
Governor Extends Florida State of Emergency for Additional 60 Days (Nov 5, 2020)
Florida Governor Extends Mortgage Foreclosure and Eviction Relief until Oct. 1 (Sep 1, 2020)
Presentations
Board Certification Class (HOA & Condo) - Roetzel Community Association Webinar (June 2020)
"Community Association Legislation Legal Update" - Roetzel's Community Association Law Seminar Series (2017-2019)
Regular Panelist at 2022 Florida Condo Safety Bill presentations - Roetzel's Community Association Law Seminar Series (2022, multiple)
"The Effects of Aging in Place on Association Practices and Policies" - Roetzel's Community Association Law Seminar Series (2017-2019)
"Hurricane Preparedness" - Roetzel's Community Association Law Seminar Series (2016-2019)
Firm News
Roetzel & Andress Earns Recognition in 2024 Best Lawyers (Aug 17, 2023)
20 Roetzel Attorneys Recognized as “Top Lawyer” by Naples Illustrated (Sep 1, 2022)
Roetzel & Andress Names Four New Shareholders (Jan 1, 2020)