Ball Janik LLP proudly announces that construction defect litigation attorney Jon E. Lemole has joined the firm as a special counsel in its Sarasota office. With more than three decades of experience in complex litigation representing business owners and individuals, Lemole’s addition marks the further expansion of Ball Janik’s construction defect litigation capabilities.
Lemole brings a strong track record of securing results in matters involving construction law and litigation, community association law, condominium and homeowner association turnover claims, and business law and commercial litigation. His deep litigation background helps business owners and individuals throughout Florida, New York, and New Jersey with construction defect and litigation challenges.
“Jon’s experience advising community associations through development transitions, contract negotiations, and major repairs will quickly make him a valued advisor to our clients and expand our geographic reach in West Florida,” said James C. Prichard, Managing Partner of Ball Janik LLP. “From cases to settlements, Jon’s effective litigation strategies will advance our clients’ and team’s objectives.”
Before joining Ball Janik, Lemole worked at a boutique law firm specializing in advising community associations. He previously served as a managing director, registered principal, financial consultant and leadership advisor at a Fortune 100 financial services firm. His background also includes running his private law practice.
“With the depth of my litigation background and Ball Janik’s construction defect focus, I am honored to bring my skills and strategies to the firm,” said Lemole. “Our collaborative efforts are needed now more than ever in construction defect and insurance representation.”
Lemole is actively involved in numerous pro bono initiatives, including serving as a member of the Community Associations Institute (CAI) West Florida Chapter, South Gulf Coast Chapter, Suncoast Chapter, and Central Florida Chapter. He currently serves as Vice-Chair of the Florida Trail Association – Suncoast Chapter. He also previously served as a board member of the Florida American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), board member and treasurer for the ACLU Sarasota Chapter, and as a member of the Chief Executive Officers of Management Companies (CEOMC). He received his J.D., magna cum laude, from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in Cleveland, Ohio, where he was a law review editor, and holds a bachelor’s degree, summa cum laude, in Philosophy from Villanova University.
About Ball Janik LLP
Ball Janik LLP is a Florida-based law firm offering construction defect, construction law, insurance recovery, commercial litigation, and real estate law to its local and national clients. The firm was founded in 1982 and has expanded its capabilities, professionals, and geographic footprint. What started as a small firm focused on real property, land use, and litigation (known then as Ball Janik & Novack) has grown to a team of 50-plus attorneys and paralegals in 5 offices in Florida, with centuries of combined experience and capabilities. The firm has been recognized by Chambers USA, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®, The Best Lawyers in America©, and Corporate International. Read more here: https://www.balljanik.com/.
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