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2021 Legal Symposium Registration is Now Open

Registration is open for our 2021 Annual Legal Symposium. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this year’s program will once again be a two-part webinar.

To register click here.

Part I – December 3rd
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
New legal updates affecting common interest developments
Opportunity to submit questions for discussion on 12/10

Part II will –December 10th
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Hot Topics (including aging infrastructure, balcony inspections, ADUs/JADUs, and more)
and our ever-popular Attorney Q&A

Congratulations Jillian M. Wright, Esq., Senior Attorney

Jillian M. Wright joined our firm in September of 2012 and last month was promoted to Senior Attorney in our firm’s Transactional and Assessment Recovery Departments.

Jill will be speaking at our next Legal Lessons program tomorrow, August 17th, on Contracts & Drafting issues.

2021 Legislative Update Webinars

Missed our Annual Legal Symposium? Have questions about recent updates to legislation? Don’t worry!

Epsten, APC Senior Attorney, Pejman Kharrazian is hosting complimentary 1-hour accredited webinars for local community management offices to discuss recent changes to the law.

Now scheduling for Tuesdays and Fridays
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Contact us to schedule a webinar for your office and managers!

Epsten, APC Hosts Virtual Blood Drive

Donate Blood. Save Lives.

Epsten, APC Virtual Blood Drive

November 9th – December 20th

Epsten, APC is hosting a “virtual” blood drive November 9th – December 20th. Although The San Diego Blood Bank is currently unable to host blood drives at this time, we want to continue to save lives and give back to our community at this critical time.

If possible, please consider donating blood at one of the San Diego Blood Bank donor centers and mention your Group Code EAPC when you donate. Let’s save lives together!

Please visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org/GiveLife or call (619) 400-8251 to schedule an appointment and find a location near you.

PLUS…
All blood donated through December 31st will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies. Please note, this is NOT a diagnostic test and it will not detect active COVID-19 infections or recent exposure; however, may tell you if you had a past infection with the virus that causes COVID-19.

Please note:

Appointments only. No walk-ins, but same day appointments available.
For up-to-date information related to blood donation and COVID-19, including safety measures and exposure deferrals, please visit the San Diego Blood Bank website at sandiegobloodbank.org/COVID19.
There is an opportunity to donate convalescent plasma if you have recovered from COVID-19. Your antibodies may help someone in critical condition. Visit sandiegobloodbank.org/donateplasma.

Thank you in advance for supporting your community and our community on behalf of all of us at Epsten, APC!

Congratulations William “Bill” S. Budd, Esq., Shareholder

Effective, September 1, 2020, the Shareholders of Epsten, APC, are pleased to announce the promotion of William “Bill” S. Budd, Esq. to Shareholder.

Bill became an attorney in 2000 after being a community association manager holding the prestigious PCAM designation. Bill has been involved with the local San Diego Community Association Institute (CAI) as well as the California Association of Community Managers (CACM). His experience as a community association manager provides a unique insight to a niche industry. While a community association manager, Bill was designated as an expert witness in Superior Court cases on community association issues.

As an attorney for Epsten, APC, Bill provides transactional and civil litigation legal advice to his clients. He has successfully represented many clients in litigation, including prevailing in six cases before the Court of Appeal; three of which resulted in published opinions that are now binding authority in California. SB Liberty, LLC v. Isla Verde Assn., Inc. (2013) 217 Cal.App.4th 272, 280 (Board’s right to exclude non-members from board meetings); Trilogy at Glen Ivy Maintenance Assn. v. Shea Homes, Inc. (2015) 235 Cal.App.4th 361, 372 (Successful defeat of an Anti-Slapp motion brought by Shea Homes); and, Golden Eagle Land Investment, L.P. v. Rancho Santa Fe Assn. (2018) 19 Cal.App.5th 399 (Prevailed in an Anti-Slapp motion, resulting in Court dismissing the entire lawsuit against the Association). Clients enjoy Bill’s personality and fun demeanor along with his passion, professionalism and understanding of his clients’ needs.

In addition to continuing his existing responsibilities, Bill will also support the firm with a new leadership role as a Shareholder. The attorneys and staff at Epsten, APC look forward to Bill’s contributions to the continued success of the firm. Together, it is our mission to provide professional, quality legal services and peace of mind to our clients.

To contact or congratulate Bill Budd, please use the following contact form:

Epsten, APC & CAI San Diego Joins the Fight to End Hunger in San Diego

CAI is asking our community to help the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank and their North County Food Bank chapter provide emergency food to vulnerable families affected by the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. These Food Banks comprise the largest hunger-relief organization in San Diego County, and distribute food to those in need at 200 distribution sites across the county as well as through 500 nonprofits with feeding programs.

Monetary donations received by the North County Food Bank will be used to purchase food items to be given to those in need. Actual product mix and quantities purchased may vary. Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. The North County Food Bank is a chapter of the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank which is a 501(c)(3) organization. Tax I.D. number: 20-4374795.

Sign ups for the August 8th volunteer shifts open on July 9th via sdfb.volunteerhub.com/account/signin using join code: cail

Epsten, APC Blood Drive

WHAT: Epsten, APC is hosting a blood drive in partnership with San Diego Blood Bank.

WHEN: February 17, 2021 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

WHERE: Epsten, APC, 10200 Willow Creek Road Suite, 100 San Diego, CA, 92131.

NOTES: Anyone 17 and older who weighs at least 114 pounds and is in good health may be eligible to donate blood. A good meal and plenty of fluids are recommended prior to donation. All donors must show picture identification. Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment to donate, but walk-ins are welcome.

Sign Up/Schedule: https://www.mysdbb.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/68714

Donor Information: https://www.sandiegobloodbank.org/donors/blood-donor-requirements

For more information, visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org or call 1-800-4MYSDBB (1-800-469-7322).

Donating blood is an easy and convenient way for you to make a lasting difference for someone in need. If you have never donated blood before, make a commitment to save a life on 02/17/2021. Check out these FAQs and make your appointment today.

When you donate blood, you are helping people in our community like two-year old Josiah pictured here.

Josiah was diagnosed with a one in a million brain tumor that spread to his spine and lower back. He is undergoing chemotherapy and has since received more than 20 transfusions of both blood and platelets. He still has a difficult road ahead and will likely require many more transfusions to help heal his body during his battle with cancer.
Thank you for joining us in saving lives.

Welcome Emily Long!

Please join us in welcoming Emily Long as an Associate Attorney in our Indian Wells office.

Emily obtained her J.D. from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 2008 and a B.A. with high honors in Sociology and Women’s Studies in May 2004. She is experienced in both litigation and transactional work and is excited to join the EG&H team!

Save the Date for Symposium!

It is hard to believe the year is almost half over and we are already beginning to plan for this year’s annual Legal Symposia, but we are!

Symposium Save the Date

Please save the date for our most popular events of the year:

Friday, November 8, 2019
Coachella Valley – Agua Caliente Resort & Casino

Friday, December 6, 2019
San Diego – Town and Country Hotel San Diego

We look forward to seeing you there!