Lazega & Johanson LLC is a boutique Atlanta law firm whose practice is devoted entirely to community association law, representing condominium associations, homeowner associations, townhome associations, and master-planned communities of all sizes throughout the Southeast. The firm is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia (P.O. Box 250800, Atlanta, GA 30325) and can be reached by phone at 404-350-1192.
The attorney roster includes 12 named lawyers: Jay Lazega, Derek Johanson, Jamie Platt Lyons, Mark Moore, Rob Stein, Jannette Shockley, Dan Wright, Jacob Davis, Bradley Griffin, Joanna Eljazzar, David Fife, and Christine L. Khano, supported by experienced paralegals. The firm describes its approach as proactive and cost-effective, emphasizing holistic problem-solving and tailored legal strategies aligned with each association’s goals and operational realities.
Core practice areas cover vendor contract management, indemnification and insurance disputes, and community governance issues. The firm also assists associations with enforcement matters and advises on protecting association interests across a range of operational challenges. The stated philosophy prioritizes understanding client needs before recommending a course of action, and the team works collaboratively with boards and property managers throughout each engagement, providing both transactional and advisory support.
Lazega & Johanson produces educational video content under the “L&J Morning Break” series, addressing topics such as vendor contracts and association enforcement. One notable resource is the guide titled “Top Tips for Entering, Enforcing & Exiting Vendor Contracts,” available through the firm’s YouTube channel. Clients can access online payment processing through payljlaw.com and use an online reporting portal at onlinereporting.condoandhoalaw.com for administrative tasks. The firm maintains active profiles on Facebook under the handle ljlawatlanta, on LinkedIn, and on YouTube. A newsletter subscription keeps clients and property managers current on legal developments affecting community associations across the Southeast. Prospective clients can contact the firm directly through its Atlanta office to begin a consultation or to request further information about legal services for their community.