Sarah E. Spector

Shareholder
Fort Myers
2320 First Street
Suite 1000
Fort Myers, FL 33901
P 239.338.4213
F 239.337.0970
P 239.338.4213 | F 239.337.0970

Overview

As a Shareholder in our Real Estate, Banking & Finance practice group, Sarah represents clients in zoning and land use matters, including environmental resource and water use permitting, local and state code compliance, and private and government agreement drafting and negotiation. Sarah also represents condominium, cooperative, and homeowners’ association clients with the management and operational aspects of governing their communities as well as zoning and land use matters. Prior to joining the firm, she practiced community association, land use, zoning, and real estate law, working closely with federal, state, and municipal agencies.

Services

Industries

Education

  1. Florida State University College of Law, J.D.
  2. Florida State University, B.S., Criminology & Psychology

Credentials

Bar Admissions
  1. Florida

Recognitions

  • Named to The Best Lawyers in America® for Community Association Law (2022-2024); Real Estate Law (2023-2024)
  • Florida Super Lawyer, 2010 Rising Star
  • Florida Association for Women Lawyers, 2016 Outstanding Chapter (Lee County Association for Women Lawyers)
  • Selected as Naples Illustrated "Top Lawyer" - Land Use and Zoning Law (2021-2022)

Affiliations

Professional Affiliations
  • Urban Land Institute, Southwest Florida, Member
    • Membership Committee (2023-present)
  • Community Associations Institute, South Gulf Coast Chapter, President (2018), Board Member (2013-present)
  • Lee County Association for Women Lawyers, Past President (2015-2016)
  • Lee County Bar Association
    • Co-chair, Land Use & Governmental Law section (2018)
  • LCBA Foundation Board of Directors 
Community Affiliations
  • Babcock Neighborhood School Governing Board, Vice President (2017-present)

Insights

  1. Alerts
    Criminal Penalties in Florida for Failing to Provide Affidavit about Foreign Entities at Closing (Jul 24, 2023)
    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)
  2. Presentations
    Board Certification Class (HOA & Condo) - Roetzel Community Association Webinar (June 2020)
    “An Introduction to Land Use Approvals & Appeals” - Kimley-Horn, Fort Myers, Florida (2018)
  3. 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 Attorneys Recognized in 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® (Aug 18, 2022)
    16 Roetzel Attorneys Recognized as “Top Lawyer” by Naples Illustrated (Sep 1, 2021)
    74 Roetzel Attorneys Named 2022 Best Lawyers in America®; 18 Recognized as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Aug 19, 2021)

Overview

As a Shareholder in our Real Estate, Banking & Finance practice group, Sarah represents clients in zoning and land use matters, including environmental resource and water use permitting, local and state code compliance, and private and government agreement drafting and negotiation. Sarah also represents condominium, cooperative, and homeowners’ association clients with the management and operational aspects of governing their communities as well as zoning and land use matters. Prior to joining the firm, she practiced community association, land use, zoning, and real estate law, working closely with federal, state, and municipal agencies.

Education

  1. Florida State University College of Law, J.D.
  2. Florida State University, B.S., Criminology & Psychology

Credentials

Bar Admissions
  1. Florida

Recognitions

  • Named to The Best Lawyers in America® for Community Association Law (2022-2024); Real Estate Law (2023-2024)
  • Florida Super Lawyer, 2010 Rising Star
  • Florida Association for Women Lawyers, 2016 Outstanding Chapter (Lee County Association for Women Lawyers)
  • Selected as Naples Illustrated "Top Lawyer" - Land Use and Zoning Law (2021-2022)

Affiliations

Professional Affiliations
  • Urban Land Institute, Southwest Florida, Member
    • Membership Committee (2023-present)
  • Community Associations Institute, South Gulf Coast Chapter, President (2018), Board Member (2013-present)
  • Lee County Association for Women Lawyers, Past President (2015-2016)
  • Lee County Bar Association
    • Co-chair, Land Use & Governmental Law section (2018)
  • LCBA Foundation Board of Directors 
Community Affiliations
  • Babcock Neighborhood School Governing Board, Vice President (2017-present)

Insights

  1. Alerts
    Criminal Penalties in Florida for Failing to Provide Affidavit about Foreign Entities at Closing (Jul 24, 2023)
    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)
  2. Presentations
    Board Certification Class (HOA & Condo) - Roetzel Community Association Webinar (June 2020)
    “An Introduction to Land Use Approvals & Appeals” - Kimley-Horn, Fort Myers, Florida (2018)
  3. 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 Attorneys Recognized in 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® (Aug 18, 2022)
    16 Roetzel Attorneys Recognized as “Top Lawyer” by Naples Illustrated (Sep 1, 2021)
    74 Roetzel Attorneys Named 2022 Best Lawyers in America®; 18 Recognized as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Aug 19, 2021)