Nancy Polomis Featured in HOALeader.com

Hellmuth & Johnson attorney, Nancy Polomis, discusses various topics with HOALeader.com: California Clarifies Boards’ Use of Email for Condo/HOA Business: Do You Know Your Law? Minnesota—“We do have an open meeting requirement for townhomes and condos subject to the Minnesota Common Interest Act,” reports Nancy T. Polomis, a partner at Hellmuth & Johnson PLLC in Edina, Minn., whose […]

Phaedra Howard Featured in HOALeader.com

Hellmuth & Johnson attorney, Phaedra Howard discusses various topics with HOALeader.com: HOAleader Video: HOA Learns Its President Sexually Assaulted Kids In this week’s tip, we address a dangerous and embarrassing situation that arose at a Utah HOA. We ran across news reports about the state prosecuting a sex offender—who was at that moment serving as president of his HOA—because […]

Phaedra Howard Receives National Recognition as a CCAL Fellow

Hellmuth & Johnson partner Phaedra Howard has been granted fellowship in the College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL). More than 4,000 lawyers practice community association law in the United States, yet fewer than 175 attorneys nationwide can distinguish themselves as CCAL fellows. This recognition is the highest level of service to the practice of community […]

Attorney Bryan Wiley Joins Hellmuth & Johnson

Hellmuth & Johnson is pleased to announce that attorney Bryan M. Wiley has joined the firm as an associate in the Litigation practice group. Wiley is an experienced litigator with a diverse legal background. He represents clients in a wide range of legal matters, including appearing at appraisals, mediations, and in the courtroom. His practice […]

Attorney Amy Byrne Joins Hellmuth & Johnson

Hellmuth & Johnson is pleased to announce that attorney Amy M. Byrne has joined the firm as an associate in the Real Estate and Homeowner Associations practice groups. In her practice, Byrne advises clients on commercial and residential real estate matters such as purchase and sales, leasing, community associations governance, and lien foreclosure. She enjoys […]

Phaedra Howard Featured in HOALeader.com

Hellmuth & Johnson attorney, Phaedra Howard, discusses various topics with HOALeader.com:   Does This Condo Board’s Action Look Shady to You? We’re seeing some major red flags with a question we saw online. A Brooklyn resident noticed their condo hallway seemed narrower. Yep, the manager said some residents needed to run mechanicals for AC and other services (maybe high-speed […]

Hellmuth & Johnson Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America® 2024 Lists

Hellmuth & Johnson is pleased to announce that 30 of the firm’s lawyers have been recognized in the 2024 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Since first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the most respected peer review publication in the legal profession. […]

Phaedra Howard Featured in CAI’s Common Ground Magazine

Hellmuth & Johnson attorney, Phaedra Howard, is featured in CAI’s magazine Common Ground: Q: Anyone have experience converting the typical legalese most commonly used in bylaws to plain or simple language? What’s the best way to go about it “Changing even one work somewhere can entirely change the meaning of a sentence or paragraph and result […]

Nancy Polomis Featured in HOAleader.com

Hellmuth & Johnson attorney, Nancy Polomis, discusses various topics with HOALeader.com: What Transparency Means When an Owner Sues Your Condo/HOA The best board members are transparent with their owners. But a reader has an interesting question about how to be both transparent and protect the confidential information board members get when the condo or HOA is under legal fire. In […]