Florida Association Representation
A leader in association representation for over 35 years, Mankin Law Group offers cost-effective collections and general counsel services for homeowner and condominium associations in Florida.
Mission & Commitment
Our mission is to give association boards and members peace of mind and financial security. We are committed to providing condominium associations and homeowner's associations cost-effective, hassle-free collections and superior general counsel representation.
The Mankin Law Group's efforts and its unique model for association collection practices has significantly reduced the amount of our receivables and the number of past due accounts. They have made a great impact on our financial stability and reduced our budget line items for unpaid assessments and legal expenses. I couldn't be happier with their professionalism, knowledge, and services. They are simply the best in the business.
Meet Our Attorneys
Mankin Law Group was founded in 1986 by Leonard Mankin. Leonard's vision was to help homeowner and condominium associations find greater peace of mind through financial stability and a more efficient way to collect their delinquent assessments. His unique and cost-effective collections process has helped Mankin Law Group grow from a solo practice to the thriving firm it is today.
Our team is currently 5 attorneys and a staff of 12 paralegals and assistants. After becoming a leader in association collections across the state of Florida, Mankin Law Group expanded into full-service association representation in 2016. We now have two attorneys on the team who handle all general counsel work for associations.
Leonard J. Mankin
Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Leonard studied law and received his J.D. from Duquesne University in 1980. After admission to the Pennsylvania Bar, he relocated to Clearwater, Florida, and is still licensed to practice in both states.
Leonard has been helping associations with their legal needs for over 35 years and has clients across the entire state of Florida. He is the author of several articles on community association matters and is an in-demand speaker for associations boards and managers.
Brandon K. Mullis
Brandon relocated to Tampa, Florida from Northeastern Kentucky in 2009. He graduated from Morehead State University in 2002 with a degree in both Legal Studies and Real Estate. Brandon then obtained his J.D. from Northern Kentucky University College of Law.
Brandon joined Mankin Law Group in 2011 and manages the litigation department. Brandon is a member of the Community Association Institute (CAI) and the Florida Bar Real Property and Probate Committee.
Melissa A. Mankin
Melissa was born and raised in Clearwater, Florida. She attended Florida State University and graduated in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science in finance and marketing. Melissa obtained her J.D. from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center in 2012.
Melissa oversees the pre-litigation department and works closely with clients on a daily basis. During law school, she worked for a prominent south Florida association law firm in their collections department.
Jessica L. Knox, Esq.
Jessica received a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities in 2000 and graduated from the University of Wisconsin law school in 2003.
Jessica moved to Florida in 2011 and was admitted to the Florida Bar in early 2012. She counsels associations in all aspects of community association law and provides general counsel services for Mankin Law Group, which she partnered with in 2016.
Bryan B. Levine, Esq.
Bryan is an alumnus of Florida State University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in traditional economics. He earned his JD from New England Law in Boston and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2011.
He handles all legal matters, from document interpretation and enforcement to litigation, and has participated in more than 3,000 court hearings. Bryan partnered with Mankin Law Group in 2016 and serves as general counsel for many clients.
Your peace of mind relies on your association's financial stability. The timely collection of assessments is critical to the proper functioning of a community association.
Without the regular cash flow provided by the payment of assessments, an association is unable to pay its bills or provide routine services to its residents. Our decades of experience handling association legal matters has helped us recover millions of dollars in assessment collections for our clients.
Mankin Law Group pioneered the "back-end billing" model for association collections over 30 years ago.
Our unique fee structure features zero up-front costs. Our firm's fees come directly from the amounts collected from homeowners, so we only get paid when you do. This model allows you to pursue delinquent owners aggressively without placing undue financial burden on your community.
At Mankin Law Group, we take a proactive approach to collections, working quickly and regularly providing up-to-date status reports to keep you informed. Our team goes through extensive training to ensure we move through the collections process assertively while treating all homeowners with courtesy and respect.
Important Note
"Mankin Law Group gets paid when debts are collected or when client files are transferred."
Association General Counsel
Comprehensive legal services for community associations throughout Florida.
Our experienced attorneys provide full-service legal representation to homeowner and condominium associations, ensuring compliance with state laws and effective governance.
Contact Us
Our office is located at:
2535 Landmark Drive, Suite 212
Clearwater, Florida 33761
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2535 Landmark Dr, Clearwater, FL 33761
Email us at info@mankinlawgroup.com
To schedule a consultation, call (727) 725-0559 or use the form below.