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 Legislative Support Committee for the San Diego Chapter, in support of CAI’s 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
Epsten Grinnell & Howell, APC Articles
- Rules Pertaining to Interruptions at Meetings
- Construction Contracting 101
- Questions and Answers Regarding Architectural Enforcement Procedures for Community Association
- Termite Eradication Bugging You?
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
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. and Justin M. Stoger, Esq. will share their insights on contracting topics and issues facing community associations.
Join Kieran J. Purcell, Esq. and Tiffany Christian for a day on the golf course with CAI’s San Diego chapter.
Join Shareholders Susan M. Hawks McClintic, Esq., Kieran J. Purcell, Esq., and Tiffany Christian at CAI-CLAC’s benefit dinner.
Join Shareholders Susan M. Hawks McClintic, Esq., Kieran J. Purcell, Esq. and Tiffany Christian at CAI National’s Legal Forum.
Join Kieran J. Purcell, Esq. and Tiffany Christian.
Join Shareholders Susan M. Hawks McClinitc, Esq., Kieran J. Purcell, Esq. and Tiffany Christian at CAI San Diego’s Holiday Trade Show and Awards.
Join Shareholders Susan M. Hawks McClintic, Esq., Kieran J. Purcell, Esq. and Tiffany Christian.
Join Shareholders Susan M. Hawks McClintic, Esq., Kieran J. Purcell, Esq., and Tiffany Christian at the annual CAI San Diego Annual Awards & Gala