Trusted Advocates and Advisors for Property Owners and Community Associations

For more than 30 years, we’ve helped clients navigate complex legal challenges. From construction defect and product liability claims to insurance recovery and dispute resolution, our responsive legal team protects your investment—so you can move forward with peace of mind.

What we do best

Barker Martin is a boutique law firm focused on construction defect and insurance recovery. We help clients navigate complex disputes with clarity, efficiency, and confidence. Our experienced litigators and practical problem-solvers work closely with homeowner and condo associations, property owners, and management companies to resolve disputes, recover losses, and protect long-term investments.

Founded over 30 years ago by Bo Barker on the principles of hard work, client service, and results, these values continue to guide our practice today. With a presence in Florida, Washington and Oregon we’ve delivered meaningful outcomes for hundreds of clients across diverse jurisdictions.
  • Construction defect & warranty claims

    Hold developers accountable. Our litigators specialize in building defects and recovery strategies.

  • Insurance
    coverage

    We ensure your association gets the insurance coverage and payouts it’s entitled to.

  • Dispute resolution & litigation

    Whether it’s mediation or trial, we offer experienced advocacy grounded in association law.

  • General counsel for HOAs & condos

    Keep your community running smoothly with help on governance, bylaws, rule enforcement, and compliance.

We provide full-service legal counsel and representation to condominium and homeowner associations. Our exclusive focus means faster answers, deeper expertise, and results that matter to your board and your residents.

Focused. Responsive. Proven.

Unlike generalist law firms, our entire practice is built around community association law—it’s all we do. That focus makes us faster, more knowledgeable, and more proactive.
At Barker Martin, you get:
  • Direct access to attorneys, not layers of red tape.
  • Fast responses when your board needs answers.
  • A proven track record of hundreds of communities served.
  • A personable, down-to-earth approach that puts you at ease.
We're here to resolve your legal issues and empower your board to lead confidently.
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    If your homeowners' association is looking for a dedicated staff, you'll find them at Barker Martin. Our HOA had been in discussions with the developer for some time, but had made little progress. Barker Martin explained the process clearly, always kept us up-to-date, and worked extremely hard to bring the situation to a successful ending. They work not just for you, but with you. Our construction project is within days of completion. There is no way we could have accomplished it without Barker Martin.

    Ann Koppy, Village at West Park Condominium

    On behalf of Timberton Village Homeowners Association Board of Directors, I would like to express our sincerest appreciation for the efforts of the entire Barker Martin Team for the successful defense of the protracted lawsuit against our association. Many thanks to the Team for their advice and guidance throughout the process our stressful lawsuit. The time and effort spent in getting to know our association was impressive.

    Bill Centobene, Timberton Village Homeowners Association

    Our HOA felt we were in a hopeless situation with minimal legal rights and we didn't trust anyone after what our builders put us through. Dan Zimberoff was always "cautiously optimistic" about our case, but in the end he had turned our situation into a major win that no one expected. I would recommend Barker Martin to all my friends with complete confidence. Dan will be our HOA attorney for many years to come

    Josie Adams, 1100 East Howell Owners Association

Resources for your board

Stay informed with our blog, legal updates, and free webinars led by our attorneys. Board members and community managers can also browse our glossary and download best practice tips on governance, disputes, and compliance.
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