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Team EG&H unites to help end hunger!

On May 4th our firm officially began our fight to help end hunger by participating in the Feeding America San Diego (FASD) Food from the Bar competition, a countywide competition in which we will compete against other local San Diego law firms to see who can make the biggest impact to overrule hunger.

The competition runs May 4th thru May 29th and our goal is to raise $7,500 and a total of 100,000 points.

There are three ways that “Team EG&H” can earn points—by donating funds (10pts per dollar), food (1pt per pound) and volunteer time (5pts per hour) —and we invite you to get involved however you can to support this effort and take a stand against hunger today!

Four EG&H Attorneys named "Best of the Bar" in the the San Diego Business Journal’s 2015 Publication

On April 13, 2015, the San Diego Business Journal showcased the top San Diego attorneys in private practice as nominated by their peers. Epsten are proud to announce that four of our attorneys have been honored among the 2015 “Best of the Bar.”

Congratulations to Jon H. Epsten, Lori Bessler, Mandy Hexom and Pejman Kharrazian!

EG&H Exhibit Booth Receives 1st Place at CACM Law Seminar & Expo

The initial theme for this year’s expo, “Hall of Heroes” initially had us stumped. We didn’t want to be just like everyone else… As a firm, we stand out with our professionalism. As an exhibitor, we wanted to stand out for our creativity in recognizing our entire EG&H team while recognizing the true efforts put forth in community association management.

What we came up with was pulled together with the details… “Managers are our heroes for fighting the front lines of HOA fire prevention… and, all of us at EG&H are here to help!” Not only did we have an eye-catching display but everyone enjoyed the photo opp with our bear and the goodies as well.

Kieran Purcell, Esq. Receives CAI San Diego's 2014 Presidents Award

The San Diego Chapter of the Community Associations Institute (CAI) held its Annual Awards Luncheon on December 3, 2014. During the afternoon’s festivities, CAI San Diego president Jason Payne presented the 2014 President’s Award to Epsten attorney and shareholder Kieran Purcell, in recognition of Kieran’s many volunteer hours and outstanding service to the chapter through his efforts to improve the organization.

Congratulations, Kieran, and thank you to CAI San Diego for allowing us to be a part of such a great organization!

Diversity & Inclusion: Pejman Kharrazian Featured in S.D. Lawyer Magazine

Pejman Kharrazian was featured in the September/October 2014 issue of San Diego Lawyer, The Journal of the San Diego County Bar Association. This issue of San Diego Lawyer focused on diversity and inclusion.  Born in Texas to parents who moved to the U.S. from Iran, Pejman shared his thoughts on “Why I Belong” to the San Diego County Bar Association (SDCBA).

“[A] key reason I belong is for the educational and mentoring opportunities,” Pejman states. “The SDCBA, and through its Ethnic Relations & Diversity Committee, does a great job of supporting and fostering diversity….  As an Iranian-American attorney I find value and belonging….”  Pejman also shared his love of skiing and golf.  To read the entire interview, see page 6 of the September/October Issue of San Diego Lawyer.

Pejman Kharrazian Elected to Law School Alumni Board

Epsten attorney Pejman Kharrazian was recently elected to the Thomas Jefferson School of Law (TJSL) Alumni Association Board of Directors. The Alumni Association is dedicated to serving the law school’s alumni by providing social, educational and professional opportunities. Congratulations to Pejman on this recent election and many thanks for his service to his law school alumni community.

Mary M. Howell & Anne L. Rauch Named "Top Attorneys"

Congratulations to Mary M. Howell and Anne L. Rauch, who were named as two of the 2014 Top Attorneys by the San Diego Daily Transcript.

Mary is a Top Attorney in the Real Estate & Construction Transactional category.  Mary is involved in major community association law cases, fair housing and other consulting projects, as well as her service as an editor of the Continuing Education of the Bar’s authoritative text on common interest developments. In the profile, we also learn more about Mary’s professional and personal background, including the source of her strong work ethic.

Anne is a Top Attorney in the Real Estate & Construction Litigation category. Anne handles several of the complex design, construction and product liability cases she’s handled involving commercial properties, apartments and high rise/attached condominiums. In describing her professional background and affiliations, Anne shares her fascination with design/construction and the legal/appellate issues that she handles on behalf of the firm’s clients. We also learn a bit more about Anne personally, including her philanthropic efforts and upbringing.

All of us at Epsten are extremely proud of their accomplishments and their positive impact on this firm and its clients.

Jon H. Epsten Among San Diego Business Journal's "Best of the Bar"

Please join us in congratulating Jon H. Epsten, who was honored by the San Diego Business Journal as among the “Best of the Bar” 2014. On June 30, 2014, the publication showcased the top San Diego attorneys in private practice as nominated by their peers.

In his comments for this inaugural supplement to the San Diego Business Journal, Jon noted: “I have been blessed with wonderful clients and dedicated firm colleagues for over 30 years. While the practice of law is difficult and challenging, the satisfaction of winning a case or resolving a complex problem makes the effort all worthwhile.”

Congratulations, Jon!

Supporting our Marines: Care Packages Requested by Desert Cities First Marine Division Association

In response to an urgent request from the Desert Cities First Marine Division Association, in June 2014, the attorneys and staff of Epsten gathered donations of needed items for a battalion of Marines deployed in Afghanistan.  “Your care packages were well received and greatly appreciated,” says Battalion Commander, Lt. Col. Seth Yost. “They certainly get used, as they disappear quickly from the area they are placed, with access to all the Marines of the battalion.”

For more information about Epsten’s charitable efforts in the community, visit EG&H Supports Worthwhile Community Projects.