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Host The award-winning Bad HOATM Podcast
Founder America's largest law firm fighting Bad HOAs
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LS Carlson Law is America's largest law firm fighting Bad HOAs — and #1 by HOA cases won in the USA. Our attorneys are available for interviews, on-record quotes, background and live commentary on HOA news.
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National Luke S. Carlson, Esq. Founder · Author of Bad HOATM 
California Kirk Pearson, Esq. Managing Partner, California 
Florida Jeffrey Kominsky, Esq. Managing Partner, Florida Press contactJulia Melnick (949) 421-3030
- America's Largest Law firm fighting Bad HOAs
- #1 by Cases Won HOA cases in the USA
- #1 Best Seller Bad HOATM on Amazon
- Award-Winning Bad HOATM Podcast
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Why reporters call us
The Homeowner Side of Every HOA Story
Boards and management companies have their spokespeople. We give your audience the other side — from the attorneys who fight these cases every day.
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Scale no one else has
America's largest law firm fighting Bad HOAs means we see more disputes, in more communities, than anyone.
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The record to back it
#1 by HOA cases won in the USA. Your audience hears from attorneys who win these fights.
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We wrote the book
Literally. Bad HOATM is a #1 Amazon best seller — a ready reference for your story.
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Built for broadcast
Our founder hosts an award-winning podcast. Clear, concise and comfortable on camera or on the phone.
What we can speak to
Local Law. National Perspective.
So you know exactly what you're getting before you book: state-law analysis where our offices practice, and informed homeowner-side commentary everywhere else.
Legal analysis
California
State HOA law, new legislation, court decisions and live disputes — explained by attorneys practicing in California.
- The Davis-Stirling Act
- New California HOA legislation
- Fines, liens and foreclosure
- Elections and board conduct
Legal analysis
Florida
HOA and condo association law, recent reforms and enforcement — explained by attorneys practicing in Florida.
- Chapter 720 HOA law
- Condo safety and reserve reforms
- Special assessments
- Fines, liens and foreclosure
Broad commentary
All 50 States & National
Trends, patterns and the homeowner perspective on HOA stories anywhere in the U.S. — general commentary, not state-specific legal analysis.
- National HOA trends
- Homeowner rights in context
- Board overreach patterns
- What homeowners should do next
Story angles we cover
- Fines & violations
- Special assessments
- Liens & foreclosure
- Board elections
- Insurance & reserves
- Short-term rentals
- Solar, flags & EV chargers
- Pets & parking
- Discrimination & ADA
- New legislation
Meet the founder
Interview the attorney who Wrote
the Book
Luke S. Carlson, Esq. — Founder, LS Carlson Law
Luke built LS Carlson Law to represent homeowners against overreaching associations, wrote the #1 Amazon best seller Bad HOATM, and hosts an award-winning podcast on the subject. He's clear, quotable and at home on camera.
- #1 Amazon best seller
- Award-winning podcast host
- California & Florida offices
Who you can interview
Three Sources. One Side of the Fence.
Match the attorney to your story — or send us the angle and we'll choose.
National California Recent coverage
KFI AM640 · Sep 2026 198 homeowners. A $26,000 bill each. Can your HOA really do that?
New York Post · Aug 2026 HOAs running out of money and foreclosing on more residents
Los Angeles Times · Jun 2024 New homeowners fined for a previous owner's violations
Florida Recent coverage
WPTV News · Nov 2025 Legislator renews calls to abolish HOAs after Port St. Lucie dispute
WPBF 25 News · Jan 2024 HOA reform bills reviewed in Tallahassee
CBS News Miami · Aug 2023 $19K–28K special assessments hit a Hollywood community
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Award-winning podcast The Bad HOATM Podcast Hear how we explain HOA disputes before you book — every episode breaks down a real homeowner grievance.
How we work with media
Any Format. Your Deadline.
Tell us when you file or go live. We'll work to it.
- 01 Live TV & broadcast In-studio, remote or live hit — for breaking HOA news and segment packages.
- 02 Taped interviews On-camera or recorded audio for features, documentaries and explainers.
- 03 Radio & podcasts Guest appearances from a host who knows the medium.
- 04 Print & online quotes On-record quotes by phone or email for news and features.
- 05 Background & op-eds Off-record context to get the law right, or contributed commentary.
Media inquiries
Book an Interview
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