2019 was a great year across the community association
world, but now the calendar has turned to 2020 and what we hope will be
an exciting year for everyone.
2020 marks a special year for all of us at RMWBH because
it is the 40th anniversary of the start of the firm. Throughout the
year we will have special features on our website, in our newsletter
and on social media highlighting the history and people responsible for
the success of the firm.
In this issue, Equity Shareholder Brady Ortego wants to
ensure your community is ready for the year ahead. Read his advice on
using our Association Annual Checklist to inspect your association as a
corporation and its document database. We also look at the year ahead
with our expanded education program that will provide a greater focus
on the needs of the industry. Plus, check out our firm highlights
and do not forget to register for our upcoming events!
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Dustin Fessler and Justin Markel Promoted to
Equity Shareholder
We are honored to announce that the leadership of RMWBH
is continuing to grow with the appointment of two new Equity
Shareholders: Dustin Fessler and Justin Markel. Dustin and Justin both
joined the firm as new Associates in 2011 and were elected Shareholders
in 2016. They have both become strong voices across our firm and within
their respective legal fields. Congratulations to Justin and Dustin!
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David Bledsoe, Mia Lorick and Sarah Vida Promoted
to Shareholder
We are proud to announce that the leadership of RMWBH is
continuing to grow with the appointment of three new Shareholders:
David Bledsoe, Mia Lorick and Sarah Vida. We look forward to their
continued success and growth.
Congratulations to the new Shareholders!
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Mia Lorick Named a Top 40 Under 40 by the National
Black Lawyers
Congratulations to Shareholder Mia Lorick for being
named a Top 40 Under 40 Lawyer by the National Black Lawyers. Mia was
selected for her work in the litigation and insurance defense practice
area. Click
here to view Mia's Top 40 Under 40 profile.
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Marc Markel and Clint Brown Speaking at CAI 2020
Annual Law Seminar
Join Founding Shareholder Marc Markel and Shareholder
Clint Brown at the CAI 2020 Annual Law Seminar in Las Vegas. Marc and
Clint will be presenting on "Navigating the Collection Timeline in
View of the FDCPA, Bankruptcy Code and State Law Requirements on
January 18, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. For more information about the
event and to register, please click
here.
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Brady Ortego Participating in Stump the Attorney
Panel at CAI San Antonio January Luncheon
Join Equity Shareholder Brady Ortego as he participates
on a "Stump the Attorney" - Almost FREE Legal Advice panel at
the January 2020 CAI San Antonio luncheon. The luncheon is January 14,
2020 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. For more information about the event
and to register, please click
here.
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Clint Brown Speaking at 2020 CAI Austin Manager's
Workshop on Social Media
Join Shareholder Clint Brown as he presents "Tweet
Others as You Would Like to be Tweeted: Social Media and Your
Community" at the 2020 CAI Austin Manager's Workshop on Social
Media on January 23, 2020. For more information about the event and to
register, please click
here.
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The Association Annual Checklist: A Tool That
Demonstrates Diligence and Value
By Brady Ortego
The new year is well underway, with the holidays just a
fond memory now, and it is back to business as usual. But, before
getting too far into the year, it is probably a good idea to examine
how things are running in the community.
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A New Decade, A New Approach to Education
2020 marks the dawning of a new decade and the beginning
of our fifth decade of serving clients in the community association
industry. The new year also marks an expansion of our mission to be a
resource to our clients and partners through education. We hope our
approach to education will get down to the nuts and bolts of the
everyday tasks of a community and provide a greater focus on the needs
of the community association industry.
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SAN ANTONIO - Attorney's Fees: Stories of Worth and
Waste
As a new year begins, community associations may be
faced with new (or continuing) legal challenges. Some may consider
proceeding with legal action to protect their rights while others may
decide to upgrade their governing documents. However, these actions
will come at a cost and board members will need to choose their battles
wisely…
Join Equity Shareholder Brady Ortego and Associate Paul
Gaines as they discuss the strategies and pitfalls of community
association attorney’s fees and provide their advice and experiences on
what is worth attorney’s fees and what is a waste.
January 15, 2020
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
RMWBH San Antonio Training
Room
4630 N. Loop 1604 W., Suite
311
San Antonio, TX 78249
*Lunch will be provided.
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WEBINAR- Tweet Others As You Would Like to Be Tweeted:
Social Media and Your Community
As 2020 kicks into high gear, we will dive into the
world of social media and how it relates to community associations. In
previous years, the thought has been, social media is not ideal for
community associations based on the belief that it causes more problems
than it solves. But if a community association feels that having a
social media presence will be beneficial, then coming up with a
strategy, policy and proper implementation is crucial for success. Join
Shareholder Eric Tonsul as he takes you through steps to develop the
proper strategy and procedures to help your community's social media
presence succeed.
February 18, 2020
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
*This course is approved by
the Community Association Managers International Certification Board
(CAMICB) to fulfill 1 hour of continuing education requirements for the
CMCA certification. www.camicb.org
*A link will be emailed the
morning of the webinar to access the event.
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AUSTIN - Annual Checklist
Community Amenities are not the only parts of the
association that require regular maintenance. Even the association as a
corporation and its documents database require some maintenance or at
least inspection. Join Shareholder Clint Brown as he helps you prepare
for the rest of the year. By the end of this course you will know when
it’s time for a document tune up, be able to navigate through the
association’s governing documents and understand policies recommended
for all associations, single-family & condominiums.
*This course is approved by the Community Association
Managers International Certification Board (CAMICB) to fulfill 1 hour
of continuing education requirements for the CMCA certification. www.camicb.org
February 20, 2020
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
RMWBH Austin Training Room
317 Grace Lane, Suite 140
Austin, Texas 78746
*Lunch will be provided.
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