Jason Hamilton Mikes JD, MBA - Bonita Springs, FL

Jason Hamilton Mikes, JD, MBA, is the Managing Shareholder of Hamilton Mikes, P.A., and an executive attorney with more than twenty years of experience representing condominiums, HOAs, cooperatives, country clubs, marinas and other community associations throughout Southwest Florida. Known for his strategic judgment, disciplined execution, and results‑driven advocacy, Jason provides counsel in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, construction and real estate law, insurance recovery, emergency preparedness, and complex litigation.

Jason has led association clients through high‑stakes matters including multimillion‑dollar fraud recovery, construction defect litigation, hurricane‑related insurance claims, and large‑scale corporate and property mergers. His work includes recovering $10.3 million for 35 condominiums and HOAs victimized by fraud, securing $700,000+ in construction defect damages for a residential condominium, and obtaining $500,000+ for a country club through coordinated litigation against multiple national entities. He also served as lead counsel on a $250 million+ multi‑state refinance involving a portfolio of outlet malls across the Southeastern United States.

A respected advisor and recognized industry leader, Jason has earned the Martindale‑Hubbell® AV® Preeminent™ rating every year since 2012 and has been named a Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star multiple times. His legal strategy and appellate work have shaped Florida community association law, including a published decision in Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v. Sterling Oaks Community Association and Club, Inc., 209 So. 3d 586 (Fla. 2d DCA 2016).

Jason is also known for his crisis leadership. He has guided dozens of condominiums and HOAs through the aftermath of Hurricanes Charley, Wilma, Irma, Ian and Milton—coordinating emergency response, navigating complex insurance claims, and supporting reconstruction efforts. His ability to unify stakeholders was instrumental in successfully merging 20 community associations into five, creating more efficient and cost‑effective operating entities.

Jason holds both a Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration from Stetson University College of Law, along with a Florida Supreme Court Civil Mediation Certification. He is admitted to practice in Florida and in the U.S. District Courts for the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida.

Beyond his legal practice, Jason is a mentor, business owner, and youth leader committed to developing future leaders through faith‑based mentorship and elite soccer coaching.

Verdicts & Settlements

• Windsor West Condominium Association, Inc. v. ShieldTech Roofing Solutions, LLC, No. 24-CA-750 (Fla. 20th Cir. Ct. January 25, 2024) Obtained $368,000 judgment against a roofing contractor who violated Florida law by demanding advanced payments from a condominium association for roof replacement following execution of an assignment of benefits following Hurricane Ian. , 2026
• Eco Roof & Solar, Inc. v. Windsor West Condominium Association, Inc., No. 23-CA-13235 (Fla. 20th Cir. Ct. December 7, 2023) Successfully defended condominium association from a $1,400,000 judgment by a mitigation and roofing contractor following Hurricane Ian. Settled for a nominal $25,000., 2025
• SSS Down to Earth OPCO, LLC v. VillageWalk of Bonita Springs Homeowners Association, Inc., Case No. 23-CA-12697 (Fla. 20th Cir. Ct. November 15, 2023) Successfully defended 1,600-home HOA from a $2.1 million demand for an alleged breach of landscape maintenance contract. Settled for 14% of amount demanded, paid out over 2+ years. , 2024
• Abaco Bay, et al. v. American Property Management Services, Inc., et al., Case No. 22-CA-18 (Fla. 20th Cir. Ct., Jan. 5, 2022) Pursued litigation and insurance claims on behalf of 35 community associations who collectively lost $10.3M to their property manager’s fraud and embezzlement. Developed and executed litigation and asset recovery strategy. Recovered each association's remaining bank funds and full limits of insurance policies in less than 16 months., 2023
• The Landings Yacht, Golf and Tennis Club, Inc. v. Paychex, Inc. et al., No. 22-CA-2832 (Fla. 20th Cir. Ct. July 1, 2022) The Landings Yacht, Golf and Tennis Club, Inc. v. Swiss Re, et al., No. 2:22-CV-459-SPC-NPM (M.D. Fla. 20th Cir. Ct. July 28, 2022) The Landings Yacht, Golf and Tennis Club, Inc. v. Travelers, No. 2:22-CV-464-SPC-NPM (M.D. Fla. 20th Cir. Ct. Aug. 1, 2022) Successfully recovered $500,000+ of funds from property manager, bank, payroll processor and insurance companies lost by country club to wire transfer fraud., 2023