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Stephen A. Winter is the Managing Partner of WCZ and dedicates much of his practice to resort and land development, the representation of community associations, general corporate, business and finance transactions, workouts and real estate law. Stephen is significantly involved, on a national basis, in the representation of developers of planned and resort communities, including golf course communities, mixed-use developments, residential communities, condominium developments, vacation ownership or timeshare regimes and associations within these types of developments. He is also very active in community association law representing residential and office condominiums, townhome developments, mixed use projects, residential community associations and master-planned communities.

Samira grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She earned a B.A. in Psychology from Hampton University in 1993 and graduated from Georgia State University College of Law in 2000. In law school, Samira was a member of the Moot Court team and she was one of only a few students to ever win both of the top advocate awards: One for being the best oral advocate and the other for writing the best legal brief.. After law school, Samira worked as a litigator for Smith, Gambrell & Russell where she handled business litigation and real estate matters for large corporate clients. She also represented Fulton County, its Sheriff and Tax Commissioner in hundreds of tax appeals, quiet title actions, tax foreclosure cases and other real estate disputes.. Samira handles residential and commercial closings, litigation and trusts and estates. She is a co-board member for the Atlanta Women’s Network and she is a member of the Real Estate Section of the Georgia Bar. She lives in DeKalb County with her husband, Byron and son, Nigel.Bar Admissions: Georgia - all State and Federal Court.

Daniel is a native of Atlanta, Georgia.  He attended the University of Georgia, where he received his B.A., magna cum laude, in three years.  Prior to entering law school, Daniel worked at a local commercial real estate and land management firm.  Daniel received his J.D., cum laude, from Georgia State University Law School.  While attending GSU, Daniel interned with the Association County Commissioners of Georgia, where he assisted ACCG’s excellent legislative advocacy team research legal issues relating to current and proposed litigation and draft various publications framing common legal issues for local governments.. Daniel joined the Finley Firm in August 2011.  The focal points of Daniel’s practice are insurance defense, especially premises liability matters, and all types of commercial litigation, including real estate disputes, violations of non-competition and non-solicitation agreements, construction litigation, landlord/tenant matters, and eminent domain.  Daniel also has extensive experience assisting clients with lease and other contract preparation, as well as business formation documents.  He has also defended Georgia businesses and insurers against workers’ compensation claims and, in the process, litigated and settled numerous such cases.. Education. B.A., Magna Cum Laude, University of Georgia, History, Latin, and Classical Cultures,. 2007 J.D., Cum Laude, Georgia State University Law School, 2011. Admitted to Practice. U.S. District Court of the Northern District of Georgia. 11th Circuit Court. Georgia. -(all trial courts). -Supreme Court of Georgia. Professional Affiliations/Memberships. State Bar of Georgia

Clarence K. Lau is a member of Winter Capriola Zenner’s transactional practice group. Clarence’s practice includes general corporate, business, and real estate law, with a particular focus on representing community associations of condominium, townhome, single-family and mixed-use developments. He is dedicated to helping his clients navigate through and resolve complex legal issues. Clarence has been a frequent lecturer at education classes for homeowners, board of directors and property managers, and has written numerous articles related to the real estate and Community Association industries. Clarence is actively involved in the Georgia Chapter of the Community Associations Institute (CAI) and currently serves on the Programming committee.. Clarence was born in Hong Kong and raised in Houston, TX. He received his undergraduate degree from Washington University in Saint Louis and his law degree from Washington University in Saint Louis School of Law. He is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, and is admitted to the Supreme Court of Georgia, the Georgia Court of Appeals and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.

Chuck Van Horn is a shareholder at Berman Fink Van Horn where his practice involves business and commercial litigation with an emphasis in litigation arising out of real estate transactions.. Chuck’s practice includes representation of lenders, mortgage companies, loan default services, title companies, attorneys, real estate brokers, appraisers, builders and developers in all types of disputes, including loan enforcement, foreclosure claims and related litigation, title litigation, contract disputes, business torts, unfair competition claims, malpractice allegations, and partnership, shareholder and other internal corporate disputes, particularly those arising out of real estate enterprises.. Chuck handles a significant number of cases involving fraudulent claims, and has tried such claims to jury verdict.. Chuck’s representation of builders, developers and contractors includes representation of both plaintiffs and defendants in disputes involving construction defects, title issues, as well as disputes involving tortious interference with business and contractual relations, breach of fiduciary duty and/or duty of loyalty, and unfair and deceptive trade practices.. Chuck’s representation of real estate professionals includes professional malpractice actions against real estate brokers, appraisers, attorneys, title abstract companies, and other licensed professionals. This portion of Chuck’s practice also includes handling claims for unpaid real estate commissions, and representing real estate professionals before administrative agencies such as the Georgia Real Estate Commission, and local Boards of Realtors.. Chuck lectures frequently on trends in the real estate industry, including conducting numerous seminars on foreclosure issues and fraudulent conveyance claims. In addition, Chuck has spoken to real estate brokers and other professionals providing practical tips on malpractice prevention and other emerging issues in the real estate industry. Chuck has also conducted seminars on how to identify mortgage fraud.. Named a Top 100 Georgia Super Lawyer since 2013, as well as Super Lawyer in 2014 – 2009, 2006, Chuck has taught as an adjunct professor at Emory University School of Law. He served as the Chair of the Real Estate Section,  as well as Secretary and Treasurer of that Section.  In addition, he has served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Litigation Section of the Atlanta Bar. Chuck is the Alumni Recruitment Network Coordinator for Georgia on behalf of his alma mater, Villanova University.. After graduating from Villanova University, Chuck obtained his law degree from The Emory University School of Law, and has lived in Atlanta since 1991, Chuck is married to Christy Van Horn and has three young daughters, Sara, Kate and Claire. Chuck ran track and cross-country in college, and remains an active runner and is an avid baseball fan.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Atlanta and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Atlanta and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Atlanta and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Atlanta and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Atlanta and surrounding areas.