Business Details
Trusted Legal Representation for Community Associations and Businesses
Iger Wankel & Bonkowski is a partnership of attorneys raised and educated in Southern California with deep community ties. Our firm provides specialized legal expertise in community association law, business litigation, construction law, and real estate matters. We serve condominiums, cooperatives, planned developments, and businesses, offering practical solutions tailored to the unique challenges faced by community associations and construction industry clients.Our attorneys combine decades of experience with a commitment to integrity, delivering timely advice that prioritizes risk avoidance and long-term planning. We represent clients in litigation, alternative dispute resolution, and administrative proceedings while maintaining a focus on proactive legal counsel to prevent conflicts before they arise.
Services
Community Associations Law
Business Litigation
Construction Law
Real Estate Litigation
Developer Transition Services
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of combined experience in community association law
- Our attorneys specialize in Southern California's unique real estate regulations
- We provide practical legal solutions that prioritize risk prevention
- Our team has managed hundreds of community association elections and disputes
- We combine litigation expertise with proactive governance counseling
Services
Community Associations Law
We provide comprehensive legal counsel to community associations including governance guidance, contract negotiation, and compliance with California's Davis-Stirling Act. Our attorneys assist with board authority issues, architectural review processes, and enforcement of governing documents while prioritizing risk mitigation strategies. We also handle election procedures, recall petitions, and transition from developer control to homeowner governance.
Construction Litigation
Our construction law practice addresses complex disputes involving contract breaches, mechanics liens, and payment bond enforcement. We represent contractors and developers in litigation over project delays, defective workmanship, and regulatory compliance issues. Our team combines legal expertise with practical construction industry knowledge to resolve conflicts through mediation, arbitration, or trial proceedings when necessary.
Business Litigation
We represent businesses in commercial disputes covering contract enforcement, insurance claims, and regulatory compliance matters. Our litigation strategy focuses on protecting client interests through pre-trial negotiations while preparing for aggressive courtroom representation when required. Services include breach of contract cases, business torts, and insurance coverage disputes for clients across multiple industries.
Developer Transition Services
Our firm specializes in guiding developers through the complex transition process to homeowner-controlled communities. We handle special voting rights, common area deed transfers, and BRE budget transitions while ensuring compliance with California's specific statutory requirements. Our experience includes drafting transition agreements and resolving disputes during the handover process.
Governing Document Drafting
We assist community associations with drafting and amending CC&Rs, bylaws, and corporate documents. Our services include creating election rules, architectural guidelines, and collection policies tailored to each association's needs. We specialize in restating outdated documents to address modern governance challenges while maintaining compliance with current real estate regulations.
People
Denise D. Iger
Attorney
Experienced legal professional specializing in community association law with extensive knowledge of Southern California's real estate regulations and governance requirements.
David A. Wankel
Attorney
Skilled litigator focusing on construction disputes and business law with proven success in resolving complex legal matters through mediation and courtroom representation.
Christopher J. Bonkowski
Attorney
Dedicated legal counsel with expertise in real estate litigation and community association governance, providing strategic advice to prevent disputes and ensure regulatory compliance.
Questions
What practice areas do you specialize in?
We specialize in community association law, construction litigation, business disputes, and real estate matters with particular expertise in Southern California regulations.
Do you handle HOA governance issues?
Yes, we provide comprehensive counsel on HOA governance including board authority, election procedures, architectural review, and enforcement of governing documents.
Can you assist with construction contract disputes?
Our attorneys handle construction contract disputes involving payment issues, project delays, defective workmanship, and enforcement of mechanics liens and payment bonds.
Do you represent developer clients?
Yes, we assist developers with transition processes, contract drafting, and compliance matters during the shift from developer-controlled to homeowner-governed communities.
What litigation services do you offer?
We represent clients in business, construction, and real estate litigation through all stages from pre-trial negotiations to appellate review in state and federal courts.
How do you handle community association elections?
We provide full election support including drafting materials, conducting membership meetings, and ensuring compliance with voting procedures and disclosure requirements.
