

Ronald L. Perl
PartnerPrinceton, NJRonald L. Perl is a partner in the Princeton, N.J. office of Hill Wallack LLP and a member of the firm’s Management Committee. He is partner-in-charge of the firm’s Community Associations practice group.
Mr. Perl concentrates his practice in the areas of community association law, construction law, transactional real estate, eminent domain and tax appeals. He is also a mediator for construction, real estate and community association disputes. He represents condominium associations, homeowners associations, cooperatives and real estate developers.
Mr. Perl is nationally recognized for his work in the field of community association law. During his term as National President of the Community Associations Institute, he pursued a theme of “building community” and advocated a fresh look at the role of community associations. He has been an advocate for the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution in community associations for the past 25 years.
Mr. Perl is admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court. He is admitted to New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York Bars. He earned his J.D. from Rutgers University and his A.B. from Rutgers College.
Representative Matters- Successfully guided many leading communities through negotiated and litigated transition claims
- Coordinated and served as lead counsel for community associations in Fire Retardant Plywood mass tort litigation
- Participated in the drafting of the Municipal Services Law
- Successfully negotiated numerous municipal services agreements for associations
- Successfully guided many communities in Fair Housing matters
- Assisted numerous associations in major revisions of their Governing Documents
- Trained numerous committee and board members in Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Served as ADR neutral in association disputes
Leadership- AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- Selected for inclusion in New Jersey Super Lawyers 2005 - 2007, 2010 - 2018. The Super Lawyers list is issued by Thomson Reuters. A description of the selection methodology can be found here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
- Recognized as Top Rated Lawyer in Real Estate Law by The American Lawyer and The National Law Journal
- Adjunct Professor, Seton Hall Law School
- Commissioner, Community Association Managers International Certification Board
- Member, National College of Community Association Lawyers
- Past President, Foundation for Community Association Research
- Past National President, Community Associations Institute
- Member, New Jersey State Bar Association
- Member, American Bar Association
Presentations & Publications- Co-author, Construction Defect Litigation - The Community Association’s Guide to the Legal Process
- Contributing Author, Building Community: Proven Strategies for Turning Homeowners into Neighbors
- Frequent instructor/seminar leader in local and national seminars involving Community Association Law
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Webinar: Community Associations Group to Host Webinar on Things to Consider Before Reopening Amenities at Your Community Association
March 18, 2021 -
Conference & Expo: Hill Wallack Community Association partners will be participating in the CAI-NJ Virtual Conference & Expo
February 18, 2021 -
Seminar: Hill Wallack Partners Presenting at the 41st Annual Community Association Law Seminar
January 16, 2020 -
Expanded Fair Housing Liability for Associations – Exposure for the Discriminatory Acts of Residents
June 19, 2019 -
Webinar - Electronic Voting in New Jersey Community Associations
April 25, 2019 -
Webinar - Electronic Voting in New Jersey Community Associations
April 24, 2019 -
Seminar: Hill Wallack LLP Partner Ronald L. Perl to speak at 2017 Community Association Law Summit
November 15, 2017 -
Webinar: What You Should Know about the Radburn Bill: Mandatory Changes to Election and Voting Procedures in New Jersey Community Associations
August 22, 2017 -
Hill Wallack LLP Partner Ronald L. Perl to speak at NJSBA CLE Program
June 22, 2017 -
Hill Wallack LLP Partner Ronald L. Perl to Speak at CAI Legislative Update Program
March 30, 2016 -
Expo: Hill Wallack LLP Exhibiting at 2015 CAI-NJ Annual Conference & Expo
September 26, 2015 -
Webinar: Hill Wallack LLP Partner Ronald L. Perl to be presenter on CAI Webinar Live
September 2, 2015 -
Expo: HW Exhibiting at NJ Cooperator's Condo, HOA, Co-op & Apartment Management Expo
May 9, 2015 -
Expo: Hill Wallack LLP Exhibiting at 2014 CAI-NJ Annual Conference & Expo
November 8, 2014 -
Seminar: Does The Pipeline Affect You?
October 28, 2014 -
Seminar: HW Exhibits at CAI-PA/Delval Mini Trade Show and Educational Forum
September 17, 2014 -
Expo: HW Exhibiting at PA/Delval Community Associations Institute Annual Conference & Expo
May 9, 2013 -
Expo: HW Exhibiting at NJ Cooperator Condo, HOA, Co-op & Apartment Management Expo
May 1, 2013 -
Seminar: Hill Wallack LLP Partner Featured Speaker at National Community Association Law Seminar
February 10, 2012
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Webinar: Community Associations Group to Host Webinar on Things to Consider Before Reopening Amenities at Your Community Association
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- Hill Wallack Attorneys Named on Best Lawyers Lists 2024 EditionAugust 21, 2023
- Client Alert: Further Guidance for Community Associations on New Jersey COVID-19 Pool RequirementsMay 12, 2021
- Client Alert: Governor Murphy Announces Relaxation of COVID-19 RestrictionsMay 3, 2021
- Hill Wallack LLP is pleased to continue the tradition of supporting the Jewish Family Children's Service ("JFCS") of Mercer County in their annual back pack driveSeptember 21, 2020
- News Release: Hill Wallack Attorneys Selected For Inclusion In The Best Lawyers In America®August 26, 2020
- News Release: Hill Wallack Partners Are Among The 2019 CAI Annual Volunteer Award RecipientsJune 16, 2020
- Client Alert: Election Guidelines for Community Associations under New DCA RegulationsJune 5, 2020
- Article: Hill Wallack LLP Community Associations Partner Ronald L. Perl Article Published in Community Assets MagazineOctober 7, 2019
- Client Alert: Hill Wallack Responds to DCA's Proposed Radburn RegulationsAugust 8, 2019
- Updated Lien Priority Legislation for New Jersey Community Associations Becomes LawApril 29, 2019
- Third Circuit Determines That Association's Sex-Segregating Swimming Schedule Violates The Fair Housing ActApril 23, 2019
- Updated Lien Priority Law Benefits Condominium and Homeowners Associations in New JerseyMarch 29, 2019
- Ronald L. Perl Named Winner of Don Buck AwardFebruary 1, 2019
- Hill Wallack LLP Supports Jewish Family & Children's Service Back-to-School Backpack DriveAugust 10, 2018
- News Release: Hill Wallack LLP Attorneys Selected To The 2018 New Jersey Super Lawyers and Rising Stars ListsApril 9, 2018
- News Release: Hill Wallack LLP Continues Backpack and School Supply Drive to Jewish Family & Children's ServiceAugust 16, 2017
- News Release: Hill Wallack LLP Attorneys Selected To The 2017 New Jersey Super Lawyers and Rising Stars ListsMarch 14, 2017
- Hill Wallack LLP Gives Back to the CommunityAugust 23, 2016
- Client Alert: Proposed Amateur Radio Parity Act Threatens Community Association CovenantsNovember 11, 2015
- Article: Hill Wallack LLP Partners Contribute Article in Community Trends Magazine, October 2015October 8, 2015
- Hill Wallack LLP Attorneys Selected To The 2015 New Jersey Super Lawyers and Rising Stars ListsMarch 13, 2015
- Real Estate Assessments and Property Tax Appeals: Review Your Assessment NowMarch 3, 2015
- Special Olympics New Jersey Making An Impact on the USA GamesMay 7, 2014
- Hill Wallack LLP Partners Honored At CAI-NJ Annual Awards DinnerMarch 4, 2014
- Real Estate Assessments and Property Tax Appeals: Review Your Assessment NowFebruary 18, 2014
- Luchejko Redux: Appellate Court Finds Association Had No Tort Liability To Clear Ice And SnowFebruary 11, 2014
- Partner Ronald L. Perl Named Chair of the MIDJersey Center for Economic DevelopmentJanuary 6, 2014
- Hill Wallack LLP Attorneys Selected To The 2013 New Jersey Super Lawyers and Rising Stars ListsMarch 15, 2013
- Real Estate Assessments and Property Tax Appeals: The Time To Act Is NowFebruary 12, 2013
- Ronald L. Perl authors Habitat Magazine ArticleDecember 26, 2012
- New Jersey Court Emphasizes Need for Precision in Indemnification AgreementsSeptember 10, 2012
- Hill Wallack LLP Partner Featured Speaker at National Community Association Law SeminarFebruary 10, 2012
- Real Estate Assessments and Property Tax Appeals: The Time to Act is NowFebruary 6, 2012
- Court Broadly Defines “Housing-Related Disputes” in Requiring Dispute Resolution at CondosJanuary 16, 2012
- Beware the Lead Surcharge!October 7, 2011