Commercial lease agreements are foundational for businesses in Georgia, including office, retail, industrial, and mixed‑use development properties. These agreements define not only financial commitments but also operational, maintenance, insurance, and compliance obligations. Understanding these obligations is critical, as failure to comply can lead to disputes, financial exposure, or even loss of the leased premises. For … Read More
Winter Capriola Zenner closed two real estate transactions involving the Atlanta Beltline, representing a Midtown Atlanta master association and a townhome association in connection with planned upgrades to the Atlanta Beltline trail system. Joshua F. Jones, partner, served as counsel to the associations, working closely with boards and property managers to negotiate both temporary and … Read More
Winter Capriola Zenner secured a successful jury verdict on behalf of a condominium Association client in a contested litigation matter involving the enforcement of governing documents and the collection of fines. Beth F. Taylor, partner at Winter Capriola Zenner, obtained the jury verdict in favor of the Association on all claims and counterclaims asserted in … Read More
Winter Capriola Zenner is a 2026 Precious Metal Platinum Business Partner Sponsor of the Community Associations Institute (CAI) Georgia Chapter, an organization that plays a central role in education, legislative advocacy, and professional collaboration for community associations across the state. The firm’s sponsorship reflects a longstanding commitment to supporting the community association industry and staying … Read More
Four Winter Capriola Zenner attorneys have been named to the 2026 Super Lawyers® and 2026 Super Lawyers Rising Stars® Lists. This recognition highlights the firm’s depth of experience and continued leadership in construction, real estate, and commercial law, as well as its longstanding commitment to delivering high-quality legal counsel to clients throughout Georgia. Super Lawyers … Read More
Winter Capriola Zenner secured a significant judgment for a client after an unlicensed general contractor failed to perform agreed-upon renovation work across multiple residential properties while retaining client funds. The matter was led by Kelsey Grodzicki, partner at Winter Capriola Zenner, who represented the client through both the underlying litigation and subsequent bankruptcy proceedings. When … Read More
Leasing is one of the most important components of long-term business strategy for commercial property owners, whether the owner is a developer, community association, or investor. A well-crafted lease can provide stable revenue and predictable operations for years while helping you avoid costly disputes, unexpected liabilities, and financial exposure that could disrupt business plans or … Read More
Joshua F. Jones and Spencer S. Farmery have been named Partners at Winter Capriola Zenner. Their promotions reflect their leadership, depth of experience, and continued commitment to serving community associations with clarity, professionalism, and practical legal guidance. Joshua Jones focuses his practice on serving as general counsel to community associations, advising boards and managers on … Read More
Community associations in Georgia, including homeowner associations, property owners’ associations, and condominium associations, operate within a complex legal and regulatory environment. Board members are responsible for managing budgets, enforcing covenants, overseeing maintenance of common areas, and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws. Missteps in governance or misunderstanding the differences between HOA, POA, and condo … Read More
Winter Capriola Zenner Senior Associate Joshua F. Jones assisted a townhome community association in securing a $1.25 million loan to fund a critical exterior restoration project. The financing will support long-term property preservation while allowing the association to move forward with necessary repairs in a structured and financially sound manner. As legal counsel to the … Read More
