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Mr. Via's practice has primarily involved the representation of condominiums and homeowners associations throughout Maryland and the District of Columbia. He represents both developer and homeowner controlled associations and also is experienced in drafting governing documents for community associations. In addition to advising associations and creating legislations, Mr. Via has also successfully litigated numerous cases including community associations in both trial and appellate courts. His practice also includes representing community banks and small corporations in transactional and general litigation matters. Mr. Via, a graduate of the University of Maryland School of Law, is a current member of the Washington Metropolitan Chapter of the Community Associations Institute ("CAI") and a past president of the Board of Directors of the Chesapeake Chapter of CAI. In that capacity, he has authored and lectured extensively on community association issues and regularly teaches homeowner education courses. He is also a member of CAI's National Public Policy Committee and a delegate to the Maryland Legislative Action Committee where he is involved in the process of both creating and monitoring national, state and local legislation affecting community associations. Educational Background Juris Doctor, University of Maryland Law School, 1982 Bachelor of Arts, Western Maryland College, 1979 Cum Laude; Bar Memberships District of Columbia Maryland Court Admissions Court of Appeals of District of Columbia Court of Appeals of Maryland U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland Professional Background Linowes and Blocher LLP, Partner, 1996-Present Kass & Skalet, P.L.L.C., Principal, 1995-1996 Kass, Skalet, Segan, Spevack & Van Grack, P.C., Principal, 1994-1995; Associate, 1990-1994 Jerome Blum and Associates, Associate, 1985-1989 Michael Lewis Freilich, Chartered, Associate/Law Clerk, 1981-1985 Business and Professional Affiliations Maryland State Bar Association, Member, Real Estate Section Washington Metropolitan Chapter Community Associations Institute, Board Member, Legislative Action Committee; Member, CAI National Public Policy Committee Bar Association of Montgomery County The District of Columbia Bar Professional Lectures and Publications Author of article regarding the impact of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 on the Multi-Family Residential Housing Industry, Quorum Magazine Lecturer, Creating and Amending Legal Documents from a Developer and Homeowner Perspective; CAI Washington Metropolitan Conference Expo Lecturer, "Walking the Tightrope of Fiduciary Responsibility - A Guide for Homeowners and Property Managers," presented at the CAI Washington Metropolitan Chapter Conference Expo Lecturer, Potential litigation in the multi-family housing industry resulting from the passage of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 Lecturer, The products liability implications of the use of fire retardant treated plywood in roofs and balconies of commercial and residential structures.
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