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
- 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
Join Kieran J. Purcell, Esq. and Jodi A. Konorti, Esq. at this workshop that aims to teach you how to communicate with association residents, hire qualified managers and service providers, develop enforceable rules, interpret governing documents and more.
EG&H Attendees: Nancy I. Sidoruk, Esq., Kieran J. Purcell, Esq., Mandy D. Hexom, Esq., Tiffany Christian
Join Kieran J. Purcell, Esq. and Pejman D. Kharrazian, Esq. at this Golf Tournament.
Join Tiffany Christian at this event.
The CAI Legal Forum offers two education programs—one for community managers and one for board members and other homeowner leaders. Sessions are presented by expert panels, including government officials, seasoned management professionals and members of the prestigious College of Community Association Lawyers, a professional organization that represents the very best attorneys in the industry.
Join Jon H. Epsten, Esq, as a speaker at this event, and Kieran J. Purcell, Esq. and Tiffany Christian, who will be an exhibitor
Join Kieran J. Purcell, Esq. and CAI San Diego’s Board of Directors to learn why CLAC is important and meet Legislative Advocate Louie Brown and Administrator Coordinator Wendy Van Messel.
