Education
University of Colorado, 1985California Western School of Law, 1995
Affiliations and Memberships
State Bar of CaliforniaAmerican Bar Association
San Diego County Bar Association
American Legion, Post 275
Community Associations Institute (CAI), Member, San Diego Chapter Past President and Board Member
Legislative Support Committee (LSC), Member, San Diego Chapter
California Association of Community Managers (CACM), Member
Overview
Kieran Purcell graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1985. After serving seven years in the United States Navy, Kieran joined Epsten Grinnell & Howell, APC as a law clerk while attending California Western School of Law. Upon graduation in April 1995, Kieran became an attorney with the firm where his work on behalf of community associations includes providing advice on all types of corporate matters including litigation, interpretation and enforcement of governing documents and reconstruction issues. He has been a shareholder of EG&H since 2002.Kieran spent three terms on the Board of Directors of the San Diego Chapter of the Community Associations Institute (CAI), where he served as its President, co-chaired the National Seminar Committee and co-chaired the Golf & Tennis Charity Classic. Currently, Kieran is a delegate for the San Diego Chapter’s Legislative Support Committee, Legislative Co-Chair for the California Legislative Action Committee (CLAC), and teaches the Common Interest Development Law Course. During his tenure with CAI, Kieran has earned the San Diego Chapter’s President’s Award four times, and in 2006 was recognized with the Samuel L. Dolnick Lifetime Achievement Award.
In September 2015, Captain Kieran Purcell retired from the United States Navy after 30 years of active and reserve service, including 3 tours as Commanding Officer.
A former President of the San Diego Chapter of the University of Colorado Alumni Association, Kieran served 5 years on the University’s National Alumni Board of Directors.
Honors & Awards
Additional Articles
- Condominium Association Can Enact Rules Excluding Non-Resident Owner From Using Common Area Recreational Facilities
- Delegation of Board of Directors Powers to Officers and Committee
- Amendment To Bylaws Creating A New And Disadvantaged Class Must Be Approved By Members Of That Class
- Ethics In Community Association Management
- If You Aren’t Supporting CLAC, You Aren’t Paying Attention (President’s Message)
Events & Speaking Engagements
Join Shareholders Susan M. Hawks McClintic, Esq., Kieran J. Purcell, Esq., and Tiffany Christian at the annual CAI San Diego Annual Awards & Gala
Each year, members of CAI gather in Sacramento to educate legislators on current issues affecting California’s 55,000 Community Associations. During this two-day event, you will attend briefing sessions with CAI’s lobbyist, learn what new changes are on the horizon, and go straight to the Capitol to make our voices heard.
Community managers looking to continue their professional growth and expertise in community association management while earning CE credits are invited to join us for a complimentary one hour lunch and learn program. Local Epsten Grinnell & Howell, APC attorneys will share their insights on some of the most common legal topics and issues facing community associations.
Join attorneys Kieran J. Purcell, Esq. and Dea C. Franck, Esq. as they explore contracting.
Community managers looking to continue their professional growth and expertise in community association management while earning CE credits are invited to join us for a complimentary one hour lunch and learn program. Kieran J. Purcell, Esq. will share his insights on conflict management and dealing with difficult people.
