Professional Summary
Erum Siddiqui Kistemaker is the Managing Attorney of Kistemaker Business Law Group. She has a diverse and unique legal background which gives the Kistemaker Business Law Group the distinct advantage to truly understand the expectations and needs of the firm’s clients.
She is licensed to practice law in multiple jurisdictions, states, and countries, and has worked in a variety of legal settings around the world. She has concentrated her practice in Community Association (Condo/HOA), Real Property and Business Law for over 25 years.
Attorney Kistemaker has worked for some of the largest, leading and most respected International, national, and local law firms; government agencies; and as In-House Counsel. She is licensed to practice in Florida, New York, England, and Wales, and previously worked as a Solicitor (lawyer) for one of United Kingdom’s largest International law firms, Wragge & Co., practicing in the areas of International corporate litigation and property law.
Litigation Experience: Attorney Kistemaker’s litigation experience was gained as an Assistant State Attorney. During her time as an ASA, she had the privilege to litigate over ten (10) jury trials and has since litigated numerous Civil Cases (including foreclosures) to successful conclusion (including obtaining numerous judgments).
Dispute Resolution: Erum has arbitrated and mediated numerous cases to successful conclusion.
Community Association/Real Property/Business Law: Erum’s passion for Community Association Law (Condo/HOA), Business, Real Property, Development/Construction, started while working as an Associate for Carlton Fields, one of the nation’s largest and leading law firms and as Associate General Counsel with ICI Homes (one of the largest private developers and builders in the nation). Erum continues to concentrate her practice in these areas, with a concentration and specialization in Community Association Law & Litigation by assisting Associations and Individuals with everything from collections, covenant enforcement, amendments, legal opinions, litigation and dispute resolution through the Boutique Law Firm of Kistemaker Business Law Group.
State of Florida: Attorney Kistemaker has had an increasingly active role in new and changing legislation regarding Florida condo law – being featured as a presenter for the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation webinars and state-wide panels educating constituents about multifarious topics including, the latest legislative changes, elections, collections, foreclosures, etc. Notably, Attorney Kistemaker serves on several Task Forces at the legislative level, including the Senate Bill 4D/154 Substantive Legislative Committee Task Force and Board Certification Course Committee. She also serves as Chair of the Education Sub-Committee/Task Force for the Condominium & Planned Development Law Committee of the Florida Bar.
Honors & Recognition
- Over 25 years of experience
- AV Preeminent® rating
- Florida Super Lawyer since 2015
- Who’s Who – Top Attorneys of North America
- American Institute of Legal Counsel – 10 Best Attorneys, Real Estate Law
- Florida Community Association Journal – Gold Award
Practice Areas
- Community Association (Condo / HOA)
- Real Property
- Business Law
- Development & Construction
- Landlord / Tenant
- Litigation, Arbitration & Mediation
Experience & Background
- Managing Attorney
- 25+ years in practice
- Community association focus
- Florida property and business matters
- Guides boards on governance & compliance
- Focus on Florida condo and HOA communities
Previous Experience
- Associate General Counsel, ICI Homes
- Associate, Carlton Fields
- Associate, Wragge & Co LLP
- Assistant State Attorney
Education
- UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF LAW, Juris Doctorate, cum laude
- UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, with high honors
Bar Admissions & Licenses
- Florida, 2000
- New York, 2001
- England and Wales, 2002
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 2003
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 2003
Publications & Presentations
- Florida DBPR Instructor – Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares & Mobile Homes
- Instructor of education seminars for community association managers and board members
- Author of “Legally Speaking” publication, Breakaway Life Magazine
- Building Association Managers (BAM) of Volusia County – Legislative Update
- Business Expo for Daytona Chamber of Commerce
- Marketing Next Expo (“Intellectual Property Business Law Perspective”) – Daytona Beach
- Keynote Speaker – Seabreeze High School National Honor Society
- Building Association Managers of Central Florida, Inc.
- Daytona Beach Area Association of Realtors Podcast
Professional & Community Involvement
Florida Bar
- Member, Real Property, Probate, Trust Law Section (RPPTL) (2004 to Present)
- Executive Committee Member for Condominium & Planned Development Law
- Legislative Committee – HB 4D, 154 and 615 Legislative Committees
- Education Sub-Committee
- Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Standing Committee (2015 to Present)
- Florida Bar Leadership Academy Fellow, Inaugural Class (2013 to 2014)
- The Dunn-Blount American Inns of Court, Board Member (2014-Present)
Building Association Managers of Volusia County
- Associate Member (2008 to Present)
- Presenter and Panelist, various topics (including Legislative Update)
- Board Member (2009 to 2011)
Junior League of Daytona Beach
- Sustaining Member (2017 to Present)
- Legal Counsel (2014)
- Board of Directors, Secretary (2013 to 2014)
- Parliamentarian (2012 to 2013)
- Chairwoman, New Member Education / Development (2010 to 2012)
Task Forces
- Senate Bill 4D/154 Substantive Legislative Committee Task Force
- Co-Chair, Education Sub-Committee/Task Force
Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce
- Leadership Class, Class II
American Cancer Society of Volusia / Flagler
- Board of Directors (2011 to 2012)
- Cattle Baron’s Ball, Chairwoman / Auction (2010 to 2011)
Florida Association of Women Lawyers
- Member (2009 to Present)
- Board Member, Chapter Representative (2017 to Present)
- Subcommittees: Development, Membership, JNC
- Leader in Law (2016)
- Oversight (2017 to 2019)
Volusia / Flagler Association of Women Lawyers
- Member (2008 to Present)
- Board of Directors (2014 to Present)
- Chapter Representative to FAWL (2017 to Present)
- President (2015 to 2018)
Volusia County Women Who Care
- Member (2023-Present)
United Way of Volusia / Flagler Counties
- Board of Directors (2013 to 2018)
- Campaign Chair, Executive Council (2014)
- Executive Council (2013)
- Executive Committee, Special Events Chair (2012 to 2013)
Historic Landmark Preservation Board Ormond Beach
- Member 2025
Awards & Accolades
- AWARDED Martindale-Hubbell rated AV Preeminent® attorney, 2014-2024
- AWARDED 10 BEST ATTORNEYS – Real Estate Law 2018
- AWARDED Top Attorneys of North America, The Who’s Who Directories, 2015-2016
- SELECTED Largest Area Law Firms, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017
- AWARDED Florida Super Lawyer, 2016-2024
- AWARDED Leader in the Law, Florida Association for Women Lawyers 2016
- AWARDED Florida Super Lawyers’ Rising Stars, 2014 and 2015
- AWARDED Young Business Leader for Volusia/Flagler Counties by the Volusia/Flagler Business Report (2011)
- SELECTED (Fellow) Florida Bar Leadership Academy, Inaugural Class (2013-2014)
- SELECTED Largest Area Law Firms, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017
- Florida Blue Key Member and Alumni – University of Florida
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