John D. Humphreville
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John Humphreville’s practice includes all aspects of real estate law with an emphasis on resort development, commercial and residential real estate closings, title insurance, commercial finance and mortgage lending, land use, community association and resort development law.
John has represented state and national banking institutions in providing financing to owners and developers of commercial properties and residential resort projects, loan work out and loan enforcement situations. His services include loan document preparation and negotiation, entitlement analysis (e.g., zoning, special use permits, PUD), and title and survey review.
John has represented a major developer in the development of a prominent beach front condominium resort project on Florida’s Gulf Coast, including four high rise residential towers, parking garage, all with various recreational amenities under master association concept.
John has represented another large developer in the development of mid-rise condominium projects, two of which are associated with marinas in Jacksonville, Fort Myers and Sanibel Beach areas in Florida.
John has significant experience in representing both community association members and developers in the turnover of control from developer appointed boards to member elected boards for country clubs and master residential and mixed use communities, condominium and homeowners associations. Services include counseling in the preturnover phase, resolution of warranty, accounting, representation claims, document revisions, and establishment of ongoing operation controls after turnover.
Practice Areas:
- Real Estate
- Commercial Financing
- Mortgage Lending
- Community Association Law
Education and Honors:
- Catholic University of America, J.D., 1986
- University of Pennsylvania, M.A., 1984
- Pennsylvania State University, B.S., 1977
- Named Florida Super Lawyer (2006-present: Real Estate)
- Catholic University Law Review, 1985-1986
Bar Admissions:
- 1986, Florida and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
- 1988, District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Professional Activities and Experience
- Member: Real Estate Section of the Florida Bar; Active Member of Condominium and Planned Development Committee of the Real Estate Section of the Florida Bar
- Member: South Coast Chapter of the Community Associations Institute (former Board of Directors)
- Board Member appointed by Governor Jeb Bush to the Condominium Advisory Council (1999)
- Executive Administrative Assistant to the Attorney General of the United States (1990-1991)
- Deputy Administrative Assistant to the Governor of Pennsylvania (1981-1983)
- Director of the Bureau of Real Estate for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (1979-1981)
Publications:
- Author of two chapters entitled Condominiums and Florida Homeowners Association Law which were published in the Florida Keystone Lawyer’s Desk Library of Practice on Real Property Law
Public Service/Community Affairs:
- Board Member and past Chairman of the Corporate Board of Directors, YMCA of Collier County, Inc. (1994-2005)
- Economic Development Council, (Co-Chair of Leadership Team)
Articles and Publications
- Considerations in Purchasing a Florida Condominium Unit
- Delinquent Assessment Collection Program
- Distressed Condominium Relief Act 2010
- Senate Bill 1196 – 2010 Community Association Legal Update
Articles & Publications Awards & Certifications Firm & Practice Area Newsletters
