Who Are Our Florida Surplus Funds Attorneys?

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Who Are Our Florida Surplus Funds Attorneys?

Recovering surplus funds takes more than paperwork. It takes attorneys who understand Florida foreclosure law and genuinely care about the families they represent. Our Florida surplus funds attorneys bring both. Many families never learn that a surplus existed in their case until someone finally explains it to them. Consequently, we built our practice around being that explanation, delivered honestly and without pressure. Every conversation starts with listening, not a sales pitch. Losing a home is one of the hardest things a family can go through. The uncertainty, the moving, the sense of loss, none of it is easy. Therefore, we believe finding out whether money may still belong to you should not add another burden on top of everything else you are carrying.

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What Sets Our Team Apart

Three things guide how we work with every family who comes to us.

Real Legal Experience

Our attorneys hold Florida Bar licenses and bring genuine experience in foreclosure and real estate law to every case we take on. Therefore, you are working with people who understand this specific area of law.

Honest Communication

We tell you the truth about your situation, even when that truth is that no surplus exists. Above all, you deserve a straight answer either way.

Compassion First

A person, not a case file, sits behind every phone call, and we never forget that. Consequently, losing a home is hard enough without cold, impersonal treatment on top of it.

Built on Three Core Principles

Every client relationship reflects these values, from the first free conversation through final resolution.

Confidentiality: What you share with us stays between us, protected as it should be.
Competence: We bring real legal skill to work that carries real consequences for your family. Therefore, we take that responsibility seriously.
Loyalty: Your interests come first, throughout every stage of your case. Consequently, we do not represent conflicting interests in the same matter.

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Partner

Kevin E. Szmuc

Email:

[email protected]

Areas of Practice:

Condominium Law, HOA Law, Personal Injury, First Party Property, Third Party Property, Property Damage, Insurance Coverage Disputes.

Languages:

English, Spanish

Mr. Kevin Ezequiel Szmuc was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Kevin Has resided in Florida since the year 2000. Kevin’s areas of practice include civil Plaintiff’s representation in first party property, third party property, property damage and insurance coverage disputes. Kevin attended University of Miami School of Law. Throughout law school, Kevin interned in the 11th Judicial Circuit of Florida in the Circuit Civil division.

Kevin attended Florida International University where he earned a double major degree in Political Science and International relations. While attending Florida International University, Kevin made the Dean’s list every semester. Kevin later attended University of Miami School of Law where he was conferred the degree of Juris Doctor. While attending University of Miami School of Law, Kevin served as the Senior Notes and Comments Editor for the International and Comparative Law Review, which entailed guiding students in their research to find interesting topics in the law and later developing those topics into published material.

Condominium and HOA Laws

Whether you are a tenant, a homeowner, or part of an HOA or Condominium Association, it can be difficult to navigate the legislations that govern maintenance, damage, and repairs without the guidance and research of an attorney. At AR Law Group PLLC, we can provide assistance to all parties seeking advocacy in disputes involving HOA or Condominium Law.

Education

Juris Doctors

University of Miami, School of Law
2019

Bachelors of Arts in International Relations

Florida International University
2014

Bachelors of Arts in Political Science

Florida International University
2014

Professional Activites

University of Miami international and Comparative Law Review, Senior Notes & Comments Editor Publications [A Constitutional Hope: an Alternative Approach to the Right of Privacy](https://repository.law.miami.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1320&context=umiclr) University of Miami International and Comparative Law Review. Volume 26, Issue 1, Article 6. December 2018

Partner

Pablo A. Arriola

Email:

[email protected]

Areas of Practice:

Condominium Law, HOA Law, Real Estate Law, Property Damage

Languages:

English, Spanish

Pablo Arriola has resided in Florida since 1998. His legal career began as a paralegal in 2011. Since then, Mr. Arriola developed expertise in Community Association issues, Real Estate, and Family Law.

Mr. Arriola represents Condominium and Homeowners Association providing legal counseling and assisting Boards and management professionals with legal matters of the day-to-day operation of the communities, including:

Interpretation and enforcement of the governing documents (Declaration of Condominium or Covenants and Restrictions, Bylaws, and Rules and Regulations);
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts for service;
Assisting in collections of past due maintenance fees and special assessments;
Reviewing lease approval process and tenant regulations;
Assisting the enforcement of governing documents procedure with the finning committee and violation process;
Advising and assisting the Association with document requests;
Assisting in compliance with the Department of Business and Professional Regulations (DBPR) and Florida law;
Assisting the Board and management to prepare and conduct meetings;
Other community issues.

Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Mr. Arriola is fluent in English and Spanish.

Education

LL. M., Intercultural Human Rights
St. Thomas University, Benjamin L. Crump College of Law
2019

Juris Doctors
St. Thomas University, Benjamin L. Crump College of Law
2018

Bachelors of Arts in Political Science
Florida International University
2015

Awards

Lawyers of Distinction 2024 for excellence Real Estate and HOA Condominium
Commendation for Pro Bono Served by the Legal Aide of Greater Miami

Professional Activites

Chairperson of the Paralegal Studies Advisory Committee of Miami Dade College.
Education Committee, Florida Bar
Real Property Probate and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar, Member

Publications

“Exploring Life & Business with Pablo Arriola of AR Law Group.”

Voyage MIA

February 17, 2022

”Meet Pablo Arriola | Attorney at Law.”

Shoutout Miami

September 9, 2020

“A modern family law problem: False accusations of domestic violence.”

Examiner

December 27, 2011

Associate Attorney

Orelvis Dominguez

Email:

[email protected]

Areas of Practice:

Condominium Law, HOA Law, Real Estate Law, Contract Law

Languages:

English, Spanish

Orelvis L. Dominguez is an associate attorney at AR Law Group PLLC, focusing on real estate, transactional, and community association matters. A Miami native, Mr. Dominguez brings a strong foundation in Florida law and a commitment to client-centered representation.

Mr. Dominguez earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, where he was awarded the Dean’s Achievement Award Scholarship covering full tuition and was recognized as a Norris Law Scholar. During law school, he founded the Transactional Moot Court Competition, reflecting an early commitment to transactional practice and contract-based dispute resolution.

Prior to joining AR Law Group, Mr. Dominguez completed judicial internships with the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, where he conducted legal research, drafted memoranda, and observed civil proceedings.

Education

Juris Doctors

University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies,
University of Central Florida, 2021

Awards

Dean’s Achievement Award Scholarship, University of Arizona

Norris Law Scholar, University of Arizona

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship, University of Central Florida

Experience, Dedication, and Results

The attorneys above represent the foundation of our Florida surplus funds attorneys team, built around genuine commitment to every family we serve. Each attorney approaches their work with the same disciplined focus and steady attention to client interests. Consequently, families across Florida trust our team to stand firmly on their side when money that may belong to them is at stake.

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A Team That Works Together

Exceptional representation requires both real skill and genuine dedication. Here is what that looks like day to day.

Collaborative Review: Every case benefits from more than one perspective before we move forward.
Bilingual Support: Our team communicates in English and Spanish, so language is never a barrier to understanding your case.
Consistent Standards: Every attorney on our team holds the same commitment to thorough, honest representation. Therefore, the quality of your experience does not depend on which attorney you speak with.
Shared Purpose: We are united by a single goal, helping families recover what may rightfully belong to them.

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Your Story Does Not End With the Foreclosure

Losing a home does not define what comes next for your family. If a surplus exists in your case, that money may still belong to you under Florida law.

You already made it through the hardest part. Therefore, what lies ahead could include a recovery that helps you move forward with a little more stability than you had yesterday. One honest conversation with our team could answer the question you have been carrying.

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