About Us

You may have heard stories about associations facing some pretty sticky situations. You yourself may have been involved in a difficult incident that left you feeling frustrated, not knowing where to turn.

Having experienced these difficulties firsthand, our founding Arizona HOA attorneys recognized a growing need to create an educational organization for you. We’ve dedicated countless hours reviewing Arizona statutes, case decisions, and legal books to present authoritative information about Arizona Condominiums and Planned Communities. We share this information through informative articles, our coveted Ask the Experts library, instructional seminars and detailed e-newsletters; all accessible 24/7 with the click of your mouse!

	James L. Tanner is a partner at the law firm of Jackson White and has been litigating cases for over 30 years. Over his seasoned career, James has argued countless cases before state and federal courts, including the landmark Shamrock v. Wagon Wheel case. In addition to his law practice, James currently advocates for legislative and regulatory policies before the Arizona Congress and other policy setting bodies. James holds numerous teaching certificates from the Arizona Department of Education and is an adjunct faculty instructor of law with the Maricopa County Community College District. You can contact James at jtanner@hoainstitute.com.
	Clint G. Goodman is our founding attorney and managing member. He currently serves as the Chairman for our Legislative Action Committee. Clint also writes an HOA Q&A column for the Arizona Republic and has been a guest speaker for the On the Commons radio talk show program. He has also been a guest speaker for the National Association of Residential Property Managers and has been featured in several East Valley Tribune and Arizona Republic articles. Clint is deeply committed to education. He frequently lectures at the Southwestern School of Real Estate among others. Clint currently practices law at Jackson White. Prior to joining Jackson White, Clint worked for the United States Attorneys’ Office and received high honors for his legal knowledge and investigatory skills. Clint also served his community as a police officer where he received numerous awards, including a commendation for his outstanding service. Clint is a family man and enjoys mountaineering, hiking, camping and traveling. You can contact Clint at cgoodman@hoainstitute.com
	Scott Potter is an attorney practicing in the areas of real estate, commercial, and contract litigation. Scott devotes a portion of his practice to Homeowners’ Association matters with the law firm of Jackson White. Scott serves as a staff writer and lecturer for the HOA Institute. Scott currently serves on the executive council of the Alternate Dispute Resolution chapter of the Arizona State Bar as the Young Lawyer Representative and approaches his practice with the goal of resolving conflicts expeditiously and satisfactorily to the parties involved. Scott is a long-time Arizona resident, planning on raising his family in the Valley of the Sun. You can contact Scott at scott@hoainstitute.com