Barbara Ballard Woodcock
Community Association Law
Community Association Law
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Barbara Ballard Woodcock is a partner in the firm’s Bonita Springs Office. Her practice focuses on Condominium and Homeowners’ Association law, First Party Property, Personal Injury, Vehicle Negligence, Premises Liability, Professional Negligence, Construction Defect, and Employment Law.Ms. Woodcock is admitted to practice in all Florida state courts and in federal court in the Middle District of Florida. Ms. Woodcock received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Miami with major in English Literature and minors in French Literature and Sport Administration. During university, Ms. Woodcock also studied at Oxford University. Ms. Woodcock received her Juris Doctorate from Florida International University College of Law.Prior to joining Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A., Ms. Woodcock worked at a general practice focusing on condominium and homeowners’ association law and civil litigation.Ms. Woodcock currently serves as Co-Chair of the Young Professional Strides Committee for Naples Therapeutic Riding Center and on the Leadership Collier Foundation’s Youth Leadership and Matching Needs Committees. Barbara Ballard Woodcock is a partner in the firm’s Bonita Springs Office. Her practice focuses on Condominium and Homeowners’ Association law, First Party Property, Personal Injury, Vehicle Negligence, Premises Liability, Professional Negligence, Construction Defect, and Employment Law.Ms. Woodcock is admitted to practice in all Florida state courts and in federal court in the Middle District of Florida. Ms. Woodcock received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Miami with major in English Literature and minors in French Literature and Sport Administration. During university, Ms. Woodcock also studied at Oxford University. Ms. Woodcock received her Juris Doctorate from Florida International University College of Law.Prior to joining Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A., Ms. Woodcock worked at a general practice focusing on condominium and homeowners’ association law and civil litigation.Ms. Woodcock currently serves as Co-Chair of the Young Professional Strides Committee for Naples Therapeutic Riding Center and on the Leadership Collier Foundation’s Youth Leadership and Matching Needs Committees. Barbara Ballard Woodcock is a partner in the firm’s Bonita Springs Office. Her practice focuses on Condominium and Homeowners’ Association law, First Party Property, Personal Injury, Vehicle Negligence, Premises Liability, Professional Negligence, Construction Defect, and Employment Law. Ms. Woodcock is admitted to practice in all Florida state courts and in federal court in the Middle District of Florida. Ms. Ms. Woodcock received her Juris Doctorate from Florida International University College of Law. Prior to joining Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A., Ms. Woodcock worked at a general practice focusing on condominium and homeowners’ association law and civil litigation. Ms. Woodcock currently serves as Co-Chair of the Young Professional Strides Committee for Naples Therapeutic Riding Center and on the Leadership Collier Foundation’s Youth Leadership and Matching Needs Committees.
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Dorothy Morales
Our Bonita Springs homeowners' association was facing a daunting, multi-faceted legal challenge involving a significant property damage claim from a hurricane, coupled with a contentious dispute with a contractor. We needed an attorney with a broad yet deep understanding of several interconnected areas. Barbara Ballard Woodcock was precisely that. Her general practice expertise, honed over 14 years, was invaluable. She seamlessly navigated the first-party property insurance complexities for the association's clubhouse damage while simultaneously managing the contractor negligence issue. Her recognized focus in community association law meant she understood our governing documents and fiduciary duties implicitly, which was critical in guiding our board. Barbara’s strategy was meticulous; she explained every step with clarity, never resorting to confusing legalese. Her professionalism in negotiations was firm yet pragmatic, ultimately securing a settlement that far exceeded our expectations and allowed for full repairs without a special assessment. Choosing an attorney from Cole, Scott & Kissane’s local office was the right decision, and Barbara’s dedication was evident from our first consultation. She didn't just handle a case; she provided stability and expert counsel during a very stressful period for our community. We cannot recommend her highly enough.