Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP is pleased to announce that noted community association attorney Caroline Record has joined the firm as a partner in the Real Estate Department. She will serve as Co-Chair of the firm’s Community Association Practice Group with Steven G. Mlenak.
“At this stage of my career, I am fortunate to be able to join the team of attorneys who ‘wrote the book’ on community association law,” Ms. Record comments. “I look forward to further enhancing the profile of this group with Steve Mlenak and the other talented Greenbaum attorneys who I've come to know over the years.”
Ms. Record concentrates her practice in community association law, dealing with the unique issues that impact common interest communities such as condominium and homeowner associations (HOAs) and cooperatives. She provides guidance related to the interpretation, drafting and revision of governing documents including resolutions, rules and regulations and amendments, as well as service and single project contracts. She advises association board members on their fiduciary responsibilities and compliance with applicable state and federal laws. In addition to providing counseling on day-to-day operational and other issues, Ms. Record assists association clients in navigating complex contractual negotiations and disputes. She provides targeted and broad-based legal support that assists board members in mitigating potential issues before they escalate into costly legal concerns.
Ms. Record is a Fellow of the College of Community Association Lawyers. She has long been active and held leadership roles in the Community Associations Institute on both a national and New Jersey state level. She is also a member of the New Jersey State and Morris County Bar Associations. She earned her J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law and received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers University (Rutgers College), and is licensed to practice in New Jersey, New York and the District of Columbia.
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