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I reached out to LS Carlson Law for help with a dispute involving my HOA, and the experience was outstanding from the first call. The firm is professional, organized, and clearly knows this area of law inside and out. They focus on representing homeowners against HOAs, and that specialization shows in how quickly they understood my situation and laid out my options. I consulted with attorney Michele Hobby, and she was exceptional. She listened carefully, asked the right questions, and explained where I stood in plain language without any pressure or legal jargon. She was honest about the strengths and weaknesses of my position, which gave me real confidence in her advice. I left the conversation with a clear understanding of my rights and a practical path forward. Michele is an excellent ambassador for LS Carlson Law. Her knowledge, responsiveness, and genuine concern for homeowners reflect a firm that takes its clients seriously. If you are dealing with an HOA that is overstepping, I highly recommend giving them a call.
Michele Hobby, Esq.
Senior AssociateWhen a homeowner comes to Michele Hobby frustrated, overwhelmed, or unsure if they're even being treated fairly by their HOA, she gets it. After years of handling HOA disputes in Florida, she's seen the patterns—how boards overstep, how management companies stonewall, and how homeowners get worn down by a process designed to exhaust them. That's exactly why she does this work.
Michele brings 17 years of litigation experience to every case. Before joining LS Carlson Law, she spent years as a prosecutor, trying hundreds of cases and learning how to build arguments that hold up under pressure. She also served as a judicial extern for Judge Richard Seeborg (now Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California), which gave her a clear-eyed understanding of how judges evaluate cases and what actually moves the needle.
Today, her practice focuses on representing homeowners—not associations—in HOA and condominium disputes. She works to resolve matters efficiently when possible and litigates with precision when that's what it takes. For Michele, a home isn't just property. It's where you're supposed to feel safe. When an HOA threatens that, she takes it personally.
Education
J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law in California —
B.A. in Religious Studies from the University of South Florida —
Practice Areas
Thought Leadership
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Dealing with my HOA had become stressful enough that I finally decided to talk to a lawyer, and I'm glad I called LS Carlson Law. This is a firm that represents homeowners against HOAs, and you can tell right away that this is what they do every day. The intake process was smooth, everyone I dealt with was courteous and prompt, and I never felt like just another file. My consultation was with Michele Hobby, and she was fantastic. She had clearly reviewed my situation before we spoke, she asked sharp questions, and she walked me through my options in plain English. What I appreciated most was her candor. She told me what was realistic and what wasn't, with no sales pitch and no pressure. The consultation was well worth it, and she was clear and upfront about what each option would cost, so I could weigh my choices without worrying about surprises later. I came away understanding my rights far better than I did going in, along with a clear sense of what to do next. Michele represents LS Carlson Law extremely well. If she is any indication of the caliber of people at this firm, homeowners are in very good hands. Highly recommended for anyone whose HOA is overstepping.
Excellent and Honest Advice! I recently consulted with this law firm regarding a difficult condominium/HOA matter, and I was extremely impressed by Michele Hobby. She was professional, objective, and very honest in her assessment of my situation. What I appreciated most was that she did not simply tell me what I wanted to hear or encourage me to pursue unnecessary legal action. Instead, she carefully explained my rights, helped me understand the situation from a practical perspective, and recommended what she believed was the best course of action for me at this time. Her advice gave me clarity and, most importantly, helped me avoid potentially unnecessary legal expenses. She also offered to continue assisting me if the situation develops or if I needed further legal help in the near future. Trust me I will!! I truly appreciated her professionalism, honesty, and willingness to put my best interests first. I highly recommend this firm to anyone looking for knowledgeable, objective, and trustworthy legal advice. And last, thank you to all the persons I talked on the phone before my interview, all of them were professional and very attentive for what I am extremely grateful!!
I can not say enough how grateful I am for Michelle Hobby.. She took my very stressful situation and provided me with the empathy, sympathy and extreme knowledge of the FL HOA laws as she worked my case.. I highly recommend her as she's very professional and hard working. She was great!
Excellent professional service. We had a neighbor/ HOA dispute, which was interfering in our rights as home owners. Both attorneys Michele Hobby and David Lehr, expertly navigated us through the process, were empathetic to our situation, and expertly addressed the matter. With their representation the matter was successfully handled, and our rights restored, much to our satisfaction. Highly recommended.
LS Carlson Law is hands down the Best law firm in south Florida. From my initial consultation with Michelle Hobby to now I am so impressed with her and the team with their professionalism, knowledge of the HOA laws and their hard work ethics are by far very most impressive. They don't waste a minute getting to work and I am at ease knowing I'm in good hands. I highly recommend this firm because they get the job DONE! If you want to WIN your case..... Go with a WINNER law firm!!
Michelle Hobby was great answered all my questions that I asked. Thank you!
Michele Hobby was knowledgeable and personable and had done her homework for our consultation.
My wife and I had a wonderful interaction with Michele H. We felt as though we could trust her with the recent event we encountered. We are confident in her expertise and are looking very much forward to working with the team at Carlson for the best possible outcome.