Inaugural Blog Post

Michael Shifrin • December 28, 2020
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One of the core principles at Shifrin Legal is to educate the community association industry about the law, legal trends, and association related topics of importance. It is for this reason that we intend on publishing frequent articles and blog posts addressing a full range of legal issues and topics. Articles and posts will be published on a weekly or biweekly basis, deposited in the inbox of email list subscribers and disseminated via social media channels such as YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.

 

Shifrin Legal strives to provide more than just top notch legal services. We endeavor to bring value to the industry, generate thought provoking discussions and improve the condominium and community association landscape. Through education, effective counsel and the creation of meaningful relationships, Shifrin Legal strives to enable associations to operate more efficiently. Our mission is to reform outdated legal practices while providing condominium, townhome and homeowner associations with fresh, innovative and industry leading legal services.

 

Shifrin Legal believes in making a positive and meaningful impact not just on firm clients but on association leaders, property managers, board members, volunteers, and industry trade organizations. A major part of this commitment includes ongoing and frequent education to ensure maximum impact and lasting results.

 

We thank you for the role you play within the community and condominium association industry. Without the contributions of each of you, the industry we have all come to know and love would not exist.

 

For more information and tips on relevant Association topics visit www.shifrinlegal.com.

 

Shifrin Legal

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