Some of you have wrote comments about seeking additional legal council. Park North Association has it’s own legal council Karen Wonsetler, P.A., however, it might make sense to explore additional representation on an individual basis. One of our residence, Brenda, has already retained legal council. I had asked her to write an email so I can add it to the blog.
“Fellow Park North Owners:
I have decided to retain legal representation for my units @ Park North in relation to the proposed building @ 800 N. Orange Ave. J. Christy Wilson of Wilson, Garber and Small, P.A. is an attorney specializing in Condemnation Law. He is also representing another owner at Park North. He has met with Karen Wonsetler, P.A. who represents Park North at Cheney Place Condo Assoc. and has gotten up to date info on where the situation stands now. He has spoken to Attorney R. Payne for the City and is planning on meeting with him in regard to the “proposed easement” on the property. Mr. Payne said that Mr. Ustler’s legal team is trying to find written documentation re: the easement and admits that he thinks there is no such paper trail. If this is so that would be great for our case. In addition Attorney Wilson plans on addressing the variance that was granted to Mr. Ustler for the three foot setback from our building. If Mr. Payne does not meet with my attorney in the very near future, he is filing for Inverse Condemnation of his clients units to the city.
I believe it is important that we protect our investments not only collectively through our Association and it’s legal representation, but also on an individual basis through our own representation. One thing I do know is that if the project at 800 N Orange Avenue is not stopped, each owner does have a case for suing the city and developer for Inverse Condemnation of our properties. Therefore, if anyone is interested in seeking legal counsel, using this law firm who already is involved in this matter would be very prudent. I should add that the legal fees are surprisingly negligible. If this matter does reach the stage where a law suit takes place, the attorney fees become a percentage of the monies received from the suit if won.
-Brenda H.”
