Michael Góngora is the lead Community Association Litigator in the Miami office of the Firm. His experience representing community associations includes providing legal services regarding vendor and construction contracts, association declarations, litigation, arbitrations, and disputes that may arise from these and other issues.
Michael was a partner in his own firm in Miami Beach for several years and then worked for a prominent big firm for 20 years. Mr. Góngora is a fully bilingual (Spanish/English) attorney and represents condominium, co-op and homeowner association as General Counsel providing daily guidance on best governance. Michael also served three terms as an elected Commissioner and Vice Mayor for the City of Miami Beach where he was recognized with a Key to the City of Miami Beach in honor of his service.
Mr. Góngora is also Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Condominium & Planned Development Law, a distinction held by only 5% of Florida Bar attorney members. Board certification is the Florida Bar’s highest level of competence, professionalism, and expertise and requires peer review, ongoing education, and a rigorous exam. A University of Miami J.D. graduate (cum laude), he also received an honorary doctorate degree in law from the University of Caserta in Italy.