Susan P. Bakalar, Esq.

Ms. Bakalar, a shareholder in the Firm received her Juris Doctor from the University of Denver in 1990 and her Masters of Law (LLM) in Real Property from the University of Miami in 1991. Ms. Bakalar was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1991. Initially establishing her practice in Miami, Ms. Bakalar represented commercial clients in their collection and legal needs with an emphasis on the collection of delinquent maintenance assessments through the filing of Claims of Lien and subsequent foreclosure actions. Ms. Bakalar moved her practice to Broward County in 1993 and tailored the practice to representation of Condominium and Homeowner Associations located in the Dade Broward Palm Beach areas. Ms. Bakalar is a section member of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law, General Practice Solo and Small Firm, and Entertainment and Sports Law Sections of the Florida Bar. Ms. Bakalar is a member of the Community Associations Institute (CAI) and the Attorneys' Title Insurance Fund, Inc.

Paul D. Eichner, Esq.

Paul D. Eichner, Esq., a shareholder in the Firm, graduated from Florida State University in 1978 with a degree in Social Work and minor areas of study in political science and economics. He obtained a Masters degree in Public Administration in 1980 from Florida Atlantic University and received his law degree in 1987 from Nova Southeastern University. Mr. Eichner was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1987 and the Federal District Court for the Southern District of Florida in 1990 and has practiced exclusively in South Florida since 1987.

Since 1987 Mr. Eichner has represented clients in a variety of matters ranging from criminal defense, municipal prosecution, family law and local government law along with representation of both homeowner and condominium associations. He has served on the Broward County Planning and Zoning Board, the Broward County Value Adjustment Board, the Broward County Children’s Services Board and a number of non profit civic organizations serving the needs of children. Additionally, he was appointed by the Florida Attorney General to serve as an arbitrator for the Florida New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board and served as an elected school board member for the Broward County School Board.

Mr. Eichner has broad experience in community association law and has advised both boards and management companies on issues involving collection, contracts and compliance with both federal and state governmental regulations. Mr. Eichner, in addition to being a member of the Community Associations Institute (CAI) is a member of the Local Government Section of the Florida Bar and represents local governmental entities in both Broward and Miami-Dade Counties.

Martin S. Rosenbloom, Esq.

Martin S. Rosenbloom, Esq., an associate member of the Firm, graduated from Buffalo State College in 1971 with a degree in exceptional children education. After teaching mentally challenged students for several years, he served as Consumer Advocate for the NYS Association for Retarded Children, Inc., Erie County Chapter, advising and assisting parents secure the rights and benefits to which their disabled children were entitled. He also assisted the agency in developing the first group homes for mentally retarded children in the Buffalo, New York area.

Mr. Rosenbloom received his law degree from Nova University Law Center in 1981. He was admitted to The Florida Bar and to the Federal District Court for the Southern District of Florida in 1981. He began his legal career exclusively representing condominium and homeowner associations in South Florida. Later, his practice included the representation of real estate developers and the drafting of condominium, time-share and homeowner association documents. In 1988, Mr. Rosenbloom opened his own law practice in Broward County, focusing primarily on real estate, probate and guardianship matters. Mr. Rosenbloom has represented several not-for-profit corporations in the acquisition, licensing and operation of properties as group homes for persons with developmental disabilities. Mr. Rosenbloom was appointed by Governor Martinez and Governor Chiles as the attorney member of the Human Rights Advocacy Committee for District 10, Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, Developmental Services Program.

Since joining Bakalar & Eichner, P.A., Mr. Rosenbloom has been practicing probate law throughout the State of Florida, with an emphasis on resolving real estate title problems involving decedents’ estates in addition to providing legal counsel to Condominium and Homeowner Associations. Mr. Rosenbloom is a member of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section and the Elder Law Sections of the Florida Bar and serves as a member of Disability Law Committee of The Florida Bar.

Lawrence Weiner, Esq.

Mr. Weiner, an of counsel attorney to the Firm graduated with honors from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in 1964 majoring in accounting with minors in both finance and insurance. He then attended the University of Pennsylvania Law School where he graduated with honors in 1967 and served as an editor of the Law Review. Mr. Weiner was admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar in 1967 and the Florida Bar in 1969. Since 1971, Mr. Weiner has been practicing Law in South Florida.

Since 1971 Mr. Weiner has been engaged in general representation of owners and executives of closely held business enterprises and professional practices with responsibility for direct handling of any and all legal matters affecting the business enterprise, professional practice, individuals, and members of their families. Such representation includes preparation of Wills, Trusts, Estates (planing and administration), Taxation, Real Estate (purchases, sales, leases and mortgages), Commercial Transactions (including loan and security agreements), Corporate Law, Non-Profit Corporations and Associations (formation and operation). Additionally, from1983-1989, Mr. Weiner was a partner in a Law Firm representing the largest local mortgage lender in South Florida.

Carol A. Strauss, Esq.

Carol A. Strauss, Esq., an associate member of the Firm, graduated from The University of Florida in 1994 with a B.A. in Speech Communication. She later enrolled in Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad School of Law where she received her Juris Doctor and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2000. Upon admission to the Bar, Ms. Strauss began her practice of law in South Florida with a focus on Plaintiff’s Personal Injury. Ms. Strauss has concentrated her practice of the law on Community Association and Real Estate Law. In addition, Ms. Strauss has acted as General Counsel for a growing local company since 2005.

As a part of the Bakalar and Eichner, team Ms. Strauss advises and represents Condominium and Homeowner Associations with their collection and general legal needs.