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Sent: Wednesday, February 1, 2023 10:04 AM

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Subject: February 2023 Newsletter is Now Available!

Paul Gaines Rejoins RMWBH as Shareholder

RMWBH is proud to welcome back Paul Gaines as a Shareholder in the Community Association Law Section based out of the firm’s San Antonio Office. He provides a variety of legal services to his clients, including governing document preparation and interpretation, assessment collection, covenant compliance, foreclosures, contract review and negotiation, and corporate counsel.

We are excited to have Paul back at RMWBH and look forward to seeing all he accomplishes on behalf of clients in the years ahead!

Ashley Koirtyohann Named Shareholder

RMWBH is thrilled to announce Ashley Koirtyohann has been named Shareholder in our Community Association Law Section!

Ashley has been a valued member of the RMWBH team since 2016, first, joining the firm as a law clerk and continuing as an Associate and now a Shareholder. In her role as a Shareholder, Ashley will continue to assist clients in a variety of corporate matters, including advising clients on employment matters, advising clients on compliance with the Fair Housing Act, drafting and amending dedicatory instruments, service agreements, construction contracts and other vendor contracts.

Congratulations Ashley on this great accomplishment!

RMWBH Adds Two New Associates

RMWBH is proud to welcome Traci Gibson and Sam Shinoda as Associates based out of the firm's Houston Office.

Traci joins the firm's Litigation Section where she guides clients through complex litigation matters involving issues relating to commercial litigation, general liability litigation, and insurance defense.

Sam joins the firm's Community Association Law Section where he partners with single-family residential, condominiums, mixed-use, and commercial associations to assist with corporate issues, drafting and amending governing documents, assessment collection, and deed restriction enforcement.

Welcome Sam and Traci to the firm!

Paul Gaines and Ashley Koirtyohann Newest Board Certified Attorneys

RMWBH is excited to announce Shareholders Paul Gaines and Ashley Koirtyohann are now Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Property Owners Association Law.

Paul and Ashley became Board Certified through their years of experience serving the legal needs of POAs and by passing a comprehensive exam showing they are truly specialists in their field.

Paul and Ashley join seven other RMWBH attorneys who have achieved Board Certification in property owners association law, and they are two of just 58 attorneys across Texas with this designation. Congratulations Paul and Ashley on this great achievement!

February 2023 Legislative Update By Chris Trevino The month of January saw the 88th Texas Legislative Session get off to a fast start for bills that may have potential effects on property owners associations (POAs). A wide range of bills have been filed including those related to recalling board members, free speech in POAs and of course chickens. Our February Legislative Update details where we stand in the still early days of this session.

Rally Day is Back! After a 4 year pause, Rally Day makes its return to the State Capitol in Austin. Sponsored by CAI's Texas Legislative Action Committee (TLAC), buses from across the state filled with representatives from all facets of the POA industry will travel to Austin to meet with state representatives on the issues affecting POAs. RMWBH will have Clint Brown, Sipra Boyd, Paul Gaines, Noelle Hicks, Marc Markel and Cherie Wilson all with their respective markets on the buses, so be sure to stop and say hello.

Bill Spotlight: HB 330 - Are West Texas Wind Farms Coming to a Neighborhood Near You? By Chris Trevino The 88th Texas Legislative Session is well underway, and signs are pointing to another legislative session that could have far-reaching ramifications for property owners associations (POAs). During this session, RMWBH will be spotlighting select bills that could bring these far-reaching effects. The first bill we spotlight is HB 330.

Bankruptcy Basics Revisited By Clint Brown There is no denying the last few years have been for the history books. As we continue to see uncertain economic times, property owners associations (POA) and their managers could be faced with a multitude of bankruptcy filings from homeowners with past due assessments this year and for years to come. The purpose of this article is to introduce you to the bankruptcy basics and help the POA, or the manager, navigate this trying subject.

Bankruptcy 101 The bankruptcy process can be confusing and time-consuming to understand. It can also create many problems for managers and associations if a violation occurs. Join Shareholder Clint Brown of our Austin Office and Texas Board of Legal Specialization Board Certified Paralegal Mary Shiloh as they take you through the basics of bankruptcy. During the presentation, Clint and Mary will discuss the automatic stay, lien stripping and more. February 7, 2023 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Bankruptcy 201 In Bankruptcy 101, we explained the basics of the bankruptcy process managers and board members need to know. Bankruptcy 201 will highlight the more advanced issues that occur during the bankruptcy process. Join Shareholder Clint Brown of our Austin Office for this in-depth discussion as Clint breaks down COVID related bankruptcy issues, HOA reserves and more.  February 14, 2023 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

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