DID YOU HEAR THE ONE ABOUT THE LAWYER?

By Darlys Walker

Published February 12, 2014

Lawyers are among the most joked about individuals, second only to Mother in Laws! But the current antics of the Florida Bar Association (defined as advocates, attorneys, attorneys at law, barristers, counsel, counselors, jurists, lawyers, the legal fraternity, legal profession, legists and solicitors) is nothing to joke about.

CAM’s and Board Members should take notice. The Bar is seeking to introduce legislation, greatly restricting what actions and tasks can or cannot be performed by a LCAM under the guise of “Many of the tasks currently handled by LCAM’s are considered practicing law without a license”. As John Stossel says, GIVE ME A BREAK! In addition, the Bar claims that they are spending too much time correcting mistakes made by the LCAMs. REALLY?!  An attorney complaining about how many billable hours they have? They ARE joking, right?

Am I the only one who understands that by limiting tasks that can be performed by an LCAM requiring them to be done by legal counsel they will be guaranteed MORE BILLABLE HOURS? Apparently they believe that Boards and Homeowners aren’t smart enough to understand the difference between paying an LCAM $30 (estimated per hour) to complete a task or an attorney $300 (estimated per hour) for the same task!

Show the Bar the jokes on them, speak up about this. What do you think?

Darlys Walker, Founder and CEO of Condominium Concepts Management, Inc. (CCM), is recognized for her straight talk, subject matter expertise, and valued insights regarding real

state management, leasing, and HOAs. Her company serves a diverse portfolio of properties, from 16-units up to 600 as well as large mixed-use developments.  

   From its beginnings in 2000, CCM has become a well-respected asset manager and now works with over 100 associations with 16,000 units served by over 300 employees. Darlys and her team deliver resources and responsiveness through six regional offices - in Orlando, Miami, Jacksonville, Charleston, Nashville and Atlanta.

   Darlys Walker is best known for her passion and precision, understanding that the only difference that matters in today's demanding marketplace is service delivery ... doing what is promised and what is right. She knows that every community serves two masters ... the property owner/developer and the resident/homeowner. "If we are not equally responsive to both, we are not doing our job," she states.  

   Her clients say it best: "Darlys really knows her stuff" ... "at the top of her profession and it shows in the caliber of her clients" ... "delivers quality resources that match up well with needs and expectations that are really rigorous."  

   She is a licensed Real Estate Broker in four states, holds an Associate's Degree in Marketing and has earned the Accredited Real Estate Manager designation from the Georgia Institute of Real Estate Management. Also she is one of few certified as a Lead-Based Paint Abatement & Removal Trainer in Georgia.

   Darlys Walker and her team have been selected to manage the condominium conversion process and day-to-day operations for many of the Southeast's most high-profile condominium communities including luxury high-rises, mid-rises and garden-style homes. Most recently she has been recognized as an expert in 're-versions' of communities from condominiums to leased homes, as well as repositioning projects. A visionary and a tireless perfectionist, Darlys demonstrates hands-on leadership, working individually with each client and staff associate to achieve defined business outcomes and satisfaction.  

  For more information about Darlys Walker and Condominium Concepts Management, Inc. please visit www.condominiumconcepts.com.

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