ALLEN LAW CORP – The HOA Firm
Allen Law Corp was originally founded in 1987 and has been in continuous operation since that time. The firm was established with the aim of revolutionizing the way we cater to the unique needs of each client. Our focus is on providing straightforward and concise guidance, along with innovative solutions that lead to the most cost effective path to achieving desired outcomes.
We prioritize clear dialogue, dedicated attention, and responsive communication in building strong relationships with our clients. Our team leverages years of experience to actively support association directors and management teams to minimize liabilities and accomplish our clients’ objectives through smart decision-making.
Having been an integral part of the local community for decades, we possess a deep understanding of the specific laws, customs, and practices that come with living in the Ventura County area. On the state and local level, we engage with prominent industry organizations to advocate for, educate about, and shape legislation which impacts communities throughout California. Through our efforts and active community involvement, we foster a broader understanding and appreciation for the challenges and opportunities faced by community associations.
SEAN D. ALLEN, ESQ.
Sean D. Allen is the principal and managing shareholder of Allen Law Corp, The HOA Firm. Licensed and practicing law since 2007, he is a skilled attorney with litigation, appellate, and transactional experience in areas such as residential and commercial real property, contracts, business and corporate litigation, business formation and transactions, corporate general counsel, interpretation and enforcement of community association governing documents, and bankruptcy matters.
Having exclusively represented homeowner associations and other common interest developments for many years, Mr. Allen has broad experience with issues and disputes that impact community associations, including the interpretation and enforcement of CC&Rs, corporate governance, compliance with the Davis-Stirling Act, assessment collections, foreclosures, and community association administration, as well as drafting, restating, interpreting, and enforcing association governing documents. Additionally, Mr. Allen is one of the few attorneys knowledgeable of the unique issues surrounding community associations as bankruptcy creditors.
Mr. Allen obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Pepperdine University School of Law. He is licensed to practice in all courts in the State of California and in every United States District Court throughout the State. He has successfully argued matters before the several Superior Courts of Ventura County, Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Luis Obispo County, and Santa Barbara County, as well as the California Court of Appeal, and each of the California District Bankruptcy Courts.
Mr. Allen is an active member of Community Associations Institute (CAI) in several Southern California chapters and has authored a number of articles pertaining to common interest development law and its application to community associations in California. Additionally, he has been a featured speaker at numerous CAI events, including multiple CAI National Law Seminars.
Mr. Allen serves on the Board of Directors and is the current President Elect for the Channel Islands Chapter of CAI. He is also a member of the California Legislative Action Committee (CLAC), for the Channel Islands and Los Angeles Chapters, serves on the Publications Committee for the Los Angeles Chapter, and co-chaired the Programs Committee for Channel Islands.
Admissions:
State Bar of California, 2007
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Education:
J.D., Pepperdine University School of Law
B.A., University of California, Riverside