Ms. Rogers focuses her practice on representing condominium and homeowners associations throughout D.C., Maryland and Virginia, dealing with the full range of issues confronting community associations. In addition to her community associations practice, Ms. Rogers has litigated complex construction/surety and fidelity/specialty bond cases in federal and state courts.
Memberships & Activities
- Past Chair: D.C. Legislative Action Committee of the Community Associations Institute
- Member: District of Columbia Bar Association
- Member: Maryland State Bar Association
- Member: Virginia State Bar Association
- Member: American Bar Association
Recognitions
- Public Advocate of the Year 2016, 2020, and 2025: Washington Metropolitan Chapter Community Associations Institute
- Educator of the Year 2017
- Hall of Fame Award 2023
Community Associations
- Advises and represents community associations on a wide range of issues - contract law, governance and operational issues
- Testimony before the D.C. Council on Amendments to the District of Columbia Condominium Act and work with DC Council members on issues affecting common interest communities in D.C.
Developer/Warranty Issues
- Provides advice, on warranty claims in Maryland, the District of Columbia and Virginia
Construction/Surety Litigation
- Has litigated complex construction/surety cases in federal and state courts
- Has litigated fidelity/specialty bond cases in state courts in Maryland, the District of Columbia and Virginia
- Has advanced and defended mechanics’ lien cases in Maryland, the District of Columbia and Virginia
Washington Metropolitan Chapter CAI Workshop : D.C. Homeowner Education - WTP Speaking
This workshop will focus on two modules from the Board Leadership Development Workshop. In addition, experienced managers and attorneys from D.C. will provide training to improve understanding of community association financial statements. The program will provide updates regarding legislative action in the city.
2017 Amendments to the DC Condominium Act - WTP Speaking
2017 Amendments to the DC Condominium Act - WTP Speaking
Condominium Unit Owner Bill of Rights Legislation
Legislation to amend the D.C. Condominium Act, D.C. Act 21-657, (the “Act”) has been approved by the D.C. Council, signed by the Mayor and is awaiting the end of the mandatory congressional review period. The legislation is currently expected to go into effect on April 7, 2017.
Required Notice Associated with Condominium Unit Owner Bill of Rights Legislation
The D.C. Department of Housing and Community Development maintains a list of Community-Based Non-Profit Organizations that provide housing counseling services. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) sponsors housing counseling agencies that can provide advice on buying a home, renting, defaults, foreclosures, and credit issues.
WMCCAI’s 2017 Conference & Expo - WTP Speaking
Jane Rogers and Kevin Kernan will speak during the education sessions at WMCCAI’s Conference & Expo.
Condominium Unit Owner Bill of Rights Legislation Expected to Clear the DC Council
DC Managers' Luncheon - The Amended DC Condominium Act: Best Practices and Potential Future Changes
During a complimentary luncheon, Julie Dymowski and Jane Rogers will present on the amended D.C. Condominium Act.
DC Managers' Luncheon - The Proposed 2016 DC Legislative Update
During a complimentary luncheon, Jane Rogers will lead a discussion in our DC office and address the proposed 2016 DC Legislative changes.
If you are interested in attending, please contact events@wtplaw.com
Washington Metropolitan Chapter Community Association Institute (WMCCAI) 2016 Conference and Expo
Whiteford, Taylor & Preston had an impressive turnout from the Falls Church, Washington and Bethesda offices at the conference and expo which was held at the Walter E.
DC Condominium Act Presentation - WTP speaking
Jane Rogers is speaking to the Fort Lincoln Civic Association about the 2014 Amendments to the DC Condominium Act. Please contact events@wtplaw.com for more information.
2014 DC Condo Act Amendments - WTP Speaker
Jane Rogers will be serving on a panel of the DC Bar CLE to discuss the 2014 DC Condo Act Amendments.
CA Manager Luncheon - WTP Speaker
Topic: Let’s Clear the Air: how to address complaints regarding smoking and the effect of the recent legalization of marijuana in D.C.
RSVP: events@wtplaw.com
WMCCAI Webinar: D.C. Condo Amendment Act of 2014
Join us for an online discussion of the Condominium Amendment Act of 2014 and its impact on all D.C. condominium associations. The legislation is the product of years of efforts by the D.C. Legislative Action Committee of Community Associations Institute, which sought this legislation to fix certain shortcomings in the Act, and to modernize the statute to allow condos to use electronic voting and meeting notifications, among other changes.
D.C. Condominium Act Briefing - WTP hosting
D.C. Condominium Act Briefing - WTP hosting
Lunch Seminar for DC Managers - WTP hosted
DC Updates: New Condo Act Provisions
Legislation to amend the District of Columbia Condominium Act was signed by Mayor Gray on April 28, 2014, and will go into effect as soon as the mandatory Congressional review period has expired. Hopefully, that will be sometime before June 15, 2014.
Community Associations & Maryland's New Stormwater Fees
Maryland has new local stormwater fees that will be implemented in certain counties beginning July 1, 2013.
Foreclosures in the District of Columbia - What Can Condominium Associations Do?
The good news for District of Columbia residents is that the real estate market is strong, prices of condominiums, in particular, are rebounding, and the foreclosure rate is low. All these things are true, but they do not tell the real story about foreclosures and the underlying effects on community associations in the District of Columbia.
Community Association Law - a Workshop for Property Managers & Board Members - WTP event
This workshop will give property managers and interested board members a quick and easy-to-digest survey of the important laws and changes that affect how your common interest property should be managed.
Topics will include:
Building Codes in the District of Columbia - WTP speaker
Jane Rogers will address "Buildling Code Compliance and Warranty Claims in HOAs and Condominiums" as part of an all-day seminar on building code compliance in DC.
To register: www.lorman.com/ID384871
Virginia Fire Department Station Goes for LEED Gold and Wins National Award
On June 20, 2009, Dale City, Virginia, Volunteer Fire Department opened its new Station 10, the second "green" fire station on the East Coast and only the ninth developed and built in the United States. Station 10 was awarded a LEED Gold Rating from the United States Green Building Council.
Rogers Receives DC Advocate of the Year Award
Rogers Receives Hall of Fame Honor
New Partners Elected at Whiteford Taylor & Preston
Whiteford, Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that L. Katherine Good, Brandy M. Rapp, Jane Saindon Rogers and M. Trent Zivkovich have been named Partners of the firm, effective January 1, 2017.
The firm’s managing partner, Martin T. Fletcher, commented, “It is a privilege to welcome these fine attorneys into their new and expanded roles in the firm. Each of them has continued to make tremendous contributions to our expanding client base and growing geographic profile.”