About Us

Who Recovers Miami-Dade Foreclosure Surplus Funds for You?

Recovering Miami-Dade foreclosure surplus funds requires more than paperwork. It requires licensed Florida attorneys. These attorneys understand Florida real estate law. They know the local court system. Additionally, they carry a professional obligation to pursue your recovery. Our legal team brings that combination of experience, discipline, and genuine attention to every former homeowner we serve.

Furthermore, not every company contacting you about surplus funds employs licensed attorneys. Many operate as transfer or assignment arrangements instead. Florida Statute 45.033 governs these arrangements directly. The statute caps total compensation at 12 percent of the surplus. It also requires specific written disclosures before any transfer takes effect. Consequently, working with Miami-Dade foreclosure surplus attorneys provides protections that this type of arrangement does not offer in the same way. Moreover, our team handles the legal steps involved. We research your case. We pursue final payment. All of this happens at no upfront cost to you.

Above all, you deserve attorneys who take your recovery seriously. Our team brings Florida Bar licensure and real estate law experience. Most importantly, we bring genuine attention to client outcomes. Every former Miami-Dade homeowner deserves that standard when money that may legally belong to them is at stake.

A Team Built on Integrity and Principled Advocacy

Our attorneys share a commitment to principled, client centered representation. This commitment carries across every matter the firm handles. Furthermore, the firm operates on three foundational pillars. Confidentiality. Competence. Loyalty. Every client relationship reflects these values from the first free consultation through final resolution.

Exceptional legal representation requires both real skill and genuine attention to client outcomes. Moreover, our bilingual capabilities in English and Spanish matter greatly here. They give more of Miami-Dade’s diverse population meaningful access to legal services. Consequently, former homeowners across Miami-Dade County receive the same standard of representation regardless of their preferred language.

Partner

Kevin E. Szmuc

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

Partner

Pablo A. Arriola

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

 

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 Doctor,
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 on this page represent the foundation of our legal team. Furthermore, every attorney approaches each matter with the same disciplined work ethic and strategic focus. Consequently, former Miami-Dade homeowners trust our Miami-Dade foreclosure surplus attorneys to stand firmly on their side. Money that may legally belong to a client remains the focus of every case.

Moreover, the practice of law demands both intellectual rigor and personal accountability. Our firm holds every member of the legal team to the same professional standard. Additionally, our collaborative culture means every client benefits from the collective knowledge available across the firm. This collaboration produces legal strategies that are thorough and precisely tailored to each client’s circumstances.

Most importantly, our attorneys unite around a single purpose. We work to recover the surplus funds that may legally belong to our clients. Therefore, contact our team today through our contact page. Schedule a free consultation with an attorney who brings that same steady commitment to your Miami-Dade foreclosure surplus matter.