KAREL COSTA-ARMAS :: JurisPro Expert Witness Directory

Introduction

Professional Property Management can be a complex industry to navigate. HOA's, Apartment buildings, and other types of Community Associations ( common interest communities and multi-family properties), such as highrise condominiums encounter legal challenges often. Whether it is a slip and fall, criminal act, operational mistakes, procedural problems, violation of fiduciary duty, and or any probelm, I may be able to help your firm delve deep into the details that may help your case. If involved early enough in your case, I may be able to assist in your strategy for upcoming depositions.

With nearly two decades in Florida's community association management industry, I have attained the necessary experience to assist my clients through just about any situation. I have handled a broad spectrum of construction projects for luxury properties in Miami and the Tampa Bay area. Those have given me an edge in this ever-changing field. Helping legal firms, insurance carriers, frustrated homeowners, and board members by sharing strategies is my specialty. In-depth analysis into community association procedures and practices are part of my daily work. In recent years, I have been engaged to review legal cases that have ranged in different topics such as premises liability, negligence, wrongful death, and slip and fall and others.

I am a retired law enforcement officer, military veteran, and an experienced executive manager for communities in Florida. Creating collaborative relationships with my consulting clients is indeed a great experience for me. My work style is key to achieving clarity for clients seriously interested in analyzing their property's procedures. If your case involves a property management company, board of directors, an HOA, a condominium association, or details relating to such, please reach our to me directly for an initial discussion.

I have recently published a book concerning operations at Community Associations and their finances. You can find it on my website CondoDetective.com or directly on Amazon. It is titled "HOA Steps to Preventing Theft, Embezzlement, and Fraud".

Recognized licenses and designations:
State of Florida Licensed Community Manager
State of Florida Licensed Real Estate Broker
Community Association Managers International Certification Board - CMCA designation (Certified Manager of Community Assocations)
Community Associations Institute - AMS designation (Association Management Specialist)
Community Associations Institute - PCAM designation (Professional Community Association Manager)

Areas of Expertise

Apartment/Condominium Security
Commercial Real Estate
Homeowners Association
Inadequate/Negligent Security
Landlord/Tenant
Liability Insurance
Premises Liability
Property & Casualty Insurance
Property Management
Residential Real Estate
Slip, Trip & Fall

Expert Background

Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:: A: State of Florida Licensed Community Manager
State of Florida Licensed Real Estate Broker
Community Association Managers International Certification Board - CMCA designation (Certified Manager of Community Assocations)
Community Associations Institute - AMS designation (Association Management Specialist)
Community Associations Institute - PCAM designation (Professional Community Association Manager)
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:: A: Community Association Institute
Community Association Managers International Certification Board
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:: A: Please see my YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@condohoaconsultant
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain): A: No. All clear.
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?: A: Available upon request.
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?: A: I have been enagged to review case regarding:
Wrongful Death - Premise Liability - Negligent Security - Slip and Fall - Standard of Care - Operational Evaluations
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?: A: 20%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?: A: 80%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?: A: None to date for civil trials. Some are scheduled in 2025.
I have previous depositon experience while working as a law enforcement officer.
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?: A: Approximately 8 yrs ago.
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?: A: none
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?: A: 4 yrs
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.): A: Consulting, Expert in Property Management, HOA communities, High-rise buildings, Condominiums and other types multi-family complexes and Community Associations.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?: A: see fee sheet upon request
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?: A: see fee sheet upon request
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?: A: see fee sheet upon request
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?: A: see fee sheet upon request
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.): A: see fee sheet upon request

References

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