Practice areas: Real Estate; view more
Licensed in Florida since: 2003
Education: Stetson University College of Law
Selected to Rising Stars: 2010 - 2011, 2015 - 2018 Call today:
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Hamilton Mikes, P.A.
8850 Terrene CtSuite 110
Bonita Springs, FL 34135 Visit website
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Jason Hamilton Mikes, JD, MBA, is a top‑rated Florida condominium and HOA attorney who represents condominiums, homeowners' associations, cooperatives, country clubs, marinas, and master‑planned communities throughout Southwest Florida. As Managing Shareholder of Hamilton Mikes, P.A., Jason is known for delivering strategic guidance, powerful advocacy, and proven results in the legal issues that matter most to community associations.
For more than twenty years, Jason has helped community associations navigate complex challenges involving governance, regulatory compliance, covenant enforcement, collections, construction defects, insurance claims, vendor disputes, emergency response, and large‑scale property operations. Boards and managers rely on his ability to protect their communities, strengthen their financial stability, and resolve high‑stakes problems with clarity and confidence.
Jason has achieved major legal victories for condominiums and HOAs, including:
- Recovery of proceeds for 35 associations defrauded of $10.3 million by their property manager, securing full insurance limits and remaining bank funds in under 16 months.
- Fully recovered more than $500,000 for a country club after a complex wire‑fraud loss involving a payroll processor, bank, property manager, and multiple insurers.
- Obtained a $368,000 judgment against a roofing contractor who violated Florida law after Hurricane Ian.
- Defended a condominium association from a $1.4 million contractor claim, settling the matter for only $25,000.
- Protected a 1,600‑home HOA from a $2.1 million landscape‑contract demand, resolving the dispute for 14% of the amount sought.
Jason is also recognized for his crisis leadership. He has guided dozens of condominiums, HOAs, and country clubs through the aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Ian, coordinating emergency response, navigating insurance disputes, managing reconstruction, and advocating against contractors and carriers who failed to perform. His ability to bring order to chaos has made him one of Southwest Florida’s most trusted community‑association lawyers.
Beyond litigation, Jason has led transformative organizational projects, including developing and executing novel merger strategies, condominium terminations, short term rental programs, and amenity-operation entities, dramatically improving efficiency and reducing long‑term costs to communities.
Jason’s legal strategy has shaped Florida community‑association law, including his published appellate victory in Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v. Sterling Oaks Community Association and Club, Inc., 209 So. 3d 586 (Fla. 2d DCA 2016).
He has earned the Martindale‑Hubbell® AV® Preeminent™ rating every year since 2012 and is a multi‑year Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star. Jason holds both a JD and MBA from Stetson University College of Law and is admitted to practice in Florida and the U.S. District Courts for the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida.
Community associations hire Jason because he delivers strategic counsel, decisive advocacy, and real results—protecting their property, strengthening their governance, and safeguarding the long‑term health of their communities.
Beyond his legal practice, Jason is a mentor, business owner, and youth leader committed to developing future leaders through faith‑based mentorship and elite soccer coaching.
Practice areas
Real Estate: BusinessFocus areas
Condominiums & Cooperatives
- 100% Real Estate: Business
First Admitted: 2003, Florida
Professional Webpage: https://hamiltonmikes.com/jason-hamilton-mikes-lawyer/
Bar / Professional Activity
- The Florida Bar, 2026
- US District Court, Middle District of Florida, 2026
- US District Court, Southern District of Florida, 2026
- Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar, 2026
- Trial Lawyers Section of The Florida Bar, 2026
- Solo and Small Firm Section of The Florida Bar, 2026
- Collier County Bar Association, Member, 2026
- Lee County Bar Association, Member, 2026
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Windsor West Condominium Association, Inc. v. ShieldTech Roofing Solutions, LLC, No. 24-CA-750 (Fla. 20th Cir. Ct. January 25, 2024) Obtained $368,000 judgment against a roofing contractor who violated Florida law by demanding advanced payments from a condominium association for roof replacement following execution of an assignment of benefits following Hurricane Ian. , 2026
- Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v. Sterling Oaks Com, Citation: 209 So. 3d 586 (2016), Court: Fla. 2d DCA
- Eco Roof & Solar, Inc. v. Windsor West Condominium Association, Inc., No. 23-CA-13235 (Fla. 20th Cir. Ct. December 7, 2023) Successfully defended condominium association from a $1,400,000 judgment by a mitigation and roofing contractor following Hurricane Ian. Settled for a nominal $25,000., 2025
- SSS Down to Earth OPCO, LLC v. VillageWalk of Bonita Springs Homeowners Association, Inc., Case No. 23-CA-12697 (Fla. 20th Cir. Ct. November 15, 2023) Successfully defended 1,600-home HOA from a $2.1 million demand for an alleged breach of landscape maintenance contract. Settled for 14% of amount demanded, paid out over 2+ years. , 2024
- Abaco Bay, et al. v. American Property Management Services, Inc., et al., Case No. 22-CA-18 (Fla. 20th Cir. Ct., Jan. 5, 2022) Pursued litigation and insurance claims on behalf of 35 community associations who collectively lost $10.3M to their property manager’s fraud and embezzlement. Developed and executed litigation and asset recovery strategy. Recovered each association's remaining bank funds and full limits of insurance policies in less than 16 months., 2023
- The Landings Yacht, Golf and Tennis Club, Inc. v. Paychex, Inc. et al., No. 22-CA-2832 (Fla. 20th Cir. Ct. July 1, 2022) The Landings Yacht, Golf and Tennis Club, Inc. v. Swiss Re, et al., No. 2:22-CV-459-SPC-NPM (M.D. Fla. 20th Cir. Ct. July 28, 2022) The Landings Yacht, Golf and Tennis Club, Inc. v. Travelers, No. 2:22-CV-464-SPC-NPM (M.D. Fla. 20th Cir. Ct. Aug. 1, 2022) Successfully recovered $500,000+ of funds from property manager, bank, payroll processor and insurance companies lost by country club to wire transfer fraud., 2023
Representative Clients
- Bayfront Condo of Naples, Inc. - Serve as general counsel, providing strategic advice and effective advocacy across governance, compliance, collections, contracts, construction, insurance, disaster recovery, and the full range of operational, financing and legal issues., 2026
- Bayview at Bonita Bay (I & II) Condominium Association, Inc. - Serve as general counsel, providing strategic advice and effective advocacy across governance, compliance, collections, contracts, construction, insurance, disaster recovery, and the full range of operational, financing and legal issues., 2026
- Bridgewater Bay Property Owners Association, Inc. - Serve as general counsel, providing strategic advice and effective advocacy across governance, compliance, collections, contracts, construction, insurance, disaster recovery, and the full range of operational, financing and legal issues., 2026
- Holiday Manor Cooperative, Inc. - Serve as general counsel, providing strategic advice and effective advocacy across governance, compliance, collections, contracts, construction, insurance, disaster recovery, and the full range of operational, financing and legal issues., 2026
- Indigo Shores at West Bay Club Condominium Association, Inc. - Serve as general counsel, providing strategic advice and effective advocacy across governance, compliance, collections, contracts, construction, insurance, disaster recovery, and the full range of operational, financing and legal issues., 2026
- Naples Motorcoach Resort Homeowners Association, Inc. - Serve as general counsel, providing strategic advice and effective advocacy across governance, compliance, collections, contracts, construction, insurance, disaster recovery, and the full range of operational, financing and legal issues., 2026
- Pointe South of Fort Myers Beach Condominium Association, Inc. - Serve as general counsel, providing strategic advice and effective advocacy across governance, compliance, collections, contracts, construction, insurance, disaster recovery, and the full range of operational, financing and legal issues., 2026
- Port of the Islands Resort Hotel Condominium Association, Inc. - Serve as general counsel, providing strategic advice and effective advocacy across governance, compliance, collections, contracts, construction, insurance, disaster recovery, and the full range of operational, financing and legal issues., 2026
- Sterling Oaks Community Association and Club, Inc. - Serve as general counsel, providing strategic advice and effective advocacy across governance, compliance, collections, contracts, construction, insurance, disaster recovery, and the full range of operational, financing and legal issues., 2026
- The Landings Yacht, Golf and Tennis Club, Inc. - Serve as general counsel, providing strategic advice and effective advocacy across governance, compliance, collections, contracts, construction, insurance, disaster recovery, and the full range of operational, financing and legal issues., 2026
- Tiburon Estates Homeowners Association, Inc. - Serve as general counsel, providing strategic advice and effective advocacy across governance, compliance, collections, contracts, construction, insurance, disaster recovery, and the full range of operational, financing and legal issues., 2026
- Vanderbilt Yacht and Racquet Club Condominium Association, Inc. - Serve as general counsel, providing strategic advice and effective advocacy across governance, compliance, collections, contracts, construction, insurance, disaster recovery, and the full range of operational, financing and legal issues., 2026
- VillageWalk of Bonita Springs Homeowners Association, Inc. - Serve as general counsel, providing strategic advice and effective advocacy across governance, compliance, collections, contracts, construction, insurance, disaster recovery, and the full range of operational, financing and legal issues., 2026
- Windsor West Condominium Association, Inc. - Serve as general counsel, providing strategic advice and effective advocacy across governance, compliance, collections, contracts, construction, insurance, disaster recovery, and the full range of operational, financing and legal issues., 2026
- Windstar on Naples Bay Master Association, Inc. - Serve as general counsel, providing strategic advice and effective advocacy across governance, compliance, collections, contracts, construction, insurance, disaster recovery, and the full range of operational, financing and legal issues., 2026
Transactions
- Partial Termination of Condominium - Bayview at Bonita Bay II Condominium Association, Inc. The association wanted to convey a roadway and wetland area to the Bonita Bay Community Association, Inc. (master association) to operate, maintain and insure. To do so, a portion of the condominium had to be terminated and separated from the remainder of the condominium. We formulated a plan of termination, prepared the necessary documents, and guided the association through the process including board presentation of the plan, member vote on the plan, lender consent of the plan, and approval of the plan by the Florida Division of Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes. , 2026
- Pre-suit Mediation and Arbitration - Island Park Village IV Condominium Association, Inc. adv. Czernik, et al. Guided board of directors through conditions precedent to arbitration. Drafted pre-suit mediation demands to non-compliant unit owners. Advocated for association in pre-suit mediation to an impasse. Strategized next steps in covenant enforcement measures complicated by an ambiguous statute that may or may not have required arbitration before the Division of Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes. Moved for an expedited determination of jurisdiction by the Division of Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes. Received a ruling from the Division in under 30 days authorizing association to proceed with claims in local court of competent jurisdiction. , 2026
- Short Term Rental Program and Management Agreement - Pointe South on Fort Myers Beach Condominium Association, Inc. Advised board of directors and drafted necessary condominium documents amendments to create a condominium-wide short term rental operation. Advised board of directors through rental operator search process and negotiated management agreement between association and rental program operator. Drafted policies and procedures for short term rentals of units., 2026
- Director Election and Online Voting - Bridgewater Bay Property Owners Association, Inc. Drafted board resolutions and governing document amendments to adopt online voting for association. Guided community through contentious election of directors utilizing new system, including meeting notices and agenda, proxies and counting of physical and online ballots. , 2026
- Post-Hurricane Recovery - Royal Bay Villas Condominium Association, Inc. Guided board of directors through post-hurricane recovery efforts. Commenced with review and negotiation of contract with water mitigation contractor. Reviewed and negotiated contract with public adjuster. Provided advice and counsel to board and public adjuster about gaining access to units to document damage and repair needs. Counseled board on submitting insurance claims, and eventually, supplemental insurance claims. Provided advice on options for association reconstruction of units versus unit owner reconstruction of units (e.g., process, conditions, stewarding insurance proceeds, etc.) Reviewed and negotiated contract with reconstruction general contractor. Counseled board through permitting and reconstruction process. Initiated suit against unit owners for failure to permit access for reconstruction and failure to perform reconstruction efforts themselves. Provided advice and counsel on obligations regarding surplus insurance proceeds. , 2024
- Sovereign Submerged Land Lease, Formation of Dock Operating Entity, Membership Agreement. Watermark Condominium Association, Inc. / Watermark Boat Dock Association, Inc. Counseled condominium association on options for construction of boat docks in adjacent bay on riparian land. Applied for lease of sovereign submerged lands from State of Florida. Formed entity (Watermark Boat Dock Association, Inc.) to sub-lease land from condominium association and raise money for boat dock construction by soliciting members to purchase license to utilize specific boat slips. Drafted sub-lease between condominium association and boat dock association. Drafted membership agreement and governing documents for boat dock association. , 2024
Pro bono / Community Service
- Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church, youth group leader and Sunday school teacher, 2026
- North Naples Middle School, Soccer Coach, 2026
Educational Background
- Stetson University College of Law, Juris Doctor, 2000-2002
- Stetson University, Master of Business Administration, 2000-2002
- Florida State University, Bachelor of Science, 1996-2000
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- FGCU Executive MBA Classes, Real Estate & Construction Lien Law
- Gulfshore Business Magazine Degree of Success - When An MBA Can Help Professionals Master the Business World, 2007
- GlobeSt.com, What Do You Think of Amendment 1?, 2008
Other Outstanding Achievements
- 5-Year Athletic Coaching Certificate Grades K - 12; State of Florida Department of Education, 2024
- National B Coaching License - US Soccer Federation, 2022
- National C Coaching License - US Soccer Federation, 2019
- National D Coaching License - US Soccer Federation, 2017
- National E Coaching License - US Soccer Federation, 2016
- National F Coaching License - US Soccer Federation, 2015
- Bareboat Cruising Certification - United States Sailing Association, 2013
- Basic Cruising Certification - United States Sailing Association, 2013
- Basic Keelboat Certification - United States Sailing Association, 2013
Honors
- Florida Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2010 - 2011, 2015 - 2018
- Best of Business, Gulfshore Business Magazine, 2015 - 2016
- AV Preeminent© Peer Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2012 - 2026
- Best Small Law Firm, Gulfshore Business Magazine, 2014
- Best Small Law Firm, Gulfshore Business Magazine, 2013
- Forty Under 40, The Business Observer, 2012
- Forty Under Forty, Gulfshore Business Magazine, 2009
- William F. Blews Pro Bono Service Award, Stetson University College of Law, 2002
Awards
Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.
AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.
Industry Groups
- Condominiums
- Cooperatives
- Country Clubs
- HOAs
- Marinas
Office location for Jason Hamilton Mikes
8850 Terrene Ct
Suite 110
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
Phone: 239-396-4719
Selections
6 Years Rising Stars
- Rising Stars: 2010 - 2011, 2015 - 2018
