Erik W. Fox

Erik W. Fox has practiced law for more than twenty years, representing community associations, developers, and creditors in matters involving governance, bankruptcy, and land use. Since 2004, he has advised condominium and homeowners’ associations and commercial associations on legal issues affecting daily operations, long term planning, and financial stability. He represents clients throughout Virginia, Washington, D.C., Maryland, and West Virginia.

Mr. Fox’s community association practice includes advising boards on document revision, covenant and rule enforcement, declarant transition, and compliance with federal and state law. He has handled disputes involving easements, landscaping, open space, governmental takings, use of recreational facilities, and zoning matters on neighboring properties. He also regularly assists associations during highly charged board meetings and enforcement proceedings.

In bankruptcy matters, Mr. Fox represents associations and other creditors when owners or business entities seek bankruptcy protection. His experience includes ensuring creditors receive all amounts recoverable under the Bankruptcy Code, collecting assessments that accrue during bankruptcy, and seeking relief from the automatic stay to enforce post petition obligations.

Before entering private practice, Mr. Fox worked in municipal government in several capacities involving zoning, land use, and urban forestry. He served as City Arborist for Chesapeake, Virginia, Landscape Program Coordinator for the City of Norfolk Waterfront Developments, and Zoning Administrator for the City of Suffolk. This experience informs his approach to zoning and land use issues affecting community associations.

Mr. Fox received his law degree from Regent University College of Law and his undergraduate degree from Virginia Tech. He is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia and Maryland, as well as numerous federal courts. He is a frequent speaker on community association law and bankruptcy topics and is an active member of the Community Associations Institute.

Areas of Practice

• Corporate Law
• Community Associations
• Creditor’s Rights & Bankruptcy
• Real Estate

Admissions

• District of Columbia
• Maryland, State and MD District and Bankruptcy Courts
• Virgina, State and VA Eastern and Western District and Bankruptcy Courts, and 4^th Circuit Court
• West Virginia, State and Northern and Southern District and Bankruptcy Courts.

Education

• Regent University, Juris Doctor
• Virginia Tech

Certifications, Honors and Awards

• Martindale Hubble – AV Preeminent
• Washington Metro Chapter Community Associations Institute – Rising Star 2013; Outstanding Contribution Award, C&E Committee 2021; Committee Chair of the Year, 2023