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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.

Attorney Spotlight: Bill Budd Serves on CACM Professional Standards Committee

EG&H attorney Bill Budd holds community association managers to the highest standards of ethics and professionalism. In addition to his work as community association counsel, Bill serves on the Professional Standards Committee for the California Association of Community Managers (CACM). The Committee hears and rules upon complaints regarding manager ethics, and advises the CACM Board of Directors with respect to ethics rules and procedures. As a former community association manager himself, Bill brings a wealth of hands-on experience to both his service to CACM and the practice of community association law.