In light of the historic floods that have occurred in recent years, it is important for all property owners and condominium associations to determine whether they are required to obtain, and if they have obtained, sufficient flood insurance for their property. Flood insurance is provided through the National Flood Insurance Program (“NFIP”), which was established … Read More
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Condominium Wave On The Way
Coming Soon: A Wave of Condominium Conversions During the Great Recession and its immediate aftermath, the construction of both apartment buildings and condominiums came to a virtual standstill. With the economy now on the mend, cranes once again dot the skyline of Atlanta. Most of the new multifamily residential buildings currently under construction are being … Read More
WCZ Participates in the 3rd Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy Drive Benefitting Atlanta Community Food Bank
WCZ is proud to announce its participation in the 3rd Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy Drive Benefitting Atlanta Community Food Bank. This is the third consecutive year that the State Bar of Georgia in collaboration with The Georgia Food Bank Association has held this great event benefitting a worthy cause. The food drive is a friendly … Read More
The Leasing Round Around
The effects of a difficult economy driven by a substantial downturn in the housing market and the rise of investor owned properties are making it challenging for many community associations to effectively enforce covenants prohibiting and/or restricting the leasing of property. These real estate investors include private individuals who wish to rent their property as … Read More
Eric Coleman selected to 2014 Georgia Rising Stars list
WCZ attorney Eric B. Coleman has been selected to the 2014 Rising Stars list. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. This is the second consecutive year Super Lawyers has honored Eric with this recognition. Super … Read More
Richard Capriola selected to 2014 Georgia Super Lawyers list
WCZ partner Richard J. Capriola has been selected to the 2014 Georgia Super Lawyers list. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. This is the third consecutive year Super Lawyers has honored Rich with this recognition. … Read More
Going Green to Save Gr$$n – LED Lighting
Six years ago when I first heard about legislation requiring the phase out of incandescent light bulbs and their replacement with new $40 light bulbs, I thought to myself; “this is crazy, who would pay $40 for a light bulb?” Thus began my journey into the world of “Green.” Lighting our buildings and homes consumes … Read More
2014 WCZ Community Association Program Update
Welcome to 2014!!! We take this opportunity to wish all of our clients and friends a happy and healthy New Year. As attorneys, we want to say thank you for entrusting us with your legal needs. We strive to ease the burdens our clients encounter and hope to make your lives easier by taking care … Read More
Millions In Debtors’ Assets Frozen by WCZ Attorneys After Uncovering Complicated Web of Fraudulent Transfers
Winter Capriola Zenner LLC (“WCZ”) attorneys Richard J. Capriola and Eric B. Coleman, on behalf of a Georgia community bank, successfully froze millions of dollars of a debtor’s assets, including bank accounts, investment accounts, business interests, and real estate, after uncovering a complicated web of fraudulent transfers. Superior Court Judge W. Kendall Wynne, Jr. entered … Read More
Tips for a Successful Turnover
Turnover, sometimes called transition, is the formal transfer of control of a community association from the developer to the owners. For many associations, turnover is a highly anticipated event because the owners finally have control of and responsibility for the day to day operations of the community. To ensure a smooth transition, there are some … Read More