Atty. Allen B. Warren
Allen B. Warren is a shareholder in the firm’s Fairfax Office and joined the firm in 2000.
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Allen B. Warren is a Community association attorney & Shareholder based in Fairfax, Virginia, practicing at Chadwick, Washington, Moriarty, Elmore & Bunn, PC. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1995), U.S. Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (1996), District of Columbia (1997), and U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (1998). Educated at George Mason University of Law, Arlington, Virginia (J.D., 1995) and University of Virginia (B.A. Foreign, 1991). Active member of Professional associations •fellow, College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL), selected 2017 •Arlington County Bar Association •Community Associations Institute, Washington Metropolitan Chapter, 2000 - present •President, 2011 V, P, and with California co-author Marion Aaron, Esq.), awarded by the College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL), for seminar manuscript entitled Amending Governing Documents: Providing Effective Legal Counsel (and Effective Amendments, 2009 Secretary, 2008 •Board of Directors, 2006-2012 •Virginia Legislative Committee, 2004-present Honors •Best Manuscript Award for CAI's 2016 Community Association Law Seminar. Serands clients in Fairfax, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Allen B. Warren is a shareholder in the firm’s Fairfax Office and joined the firm in 2000
- His practice is devoted primarily to community association law and creditor’s rights
- Allen provides counsel and advice to the firm’s clients regarding a wide range of community association issues, including, for example, corporate governance, covenant enforcement, developer transition, drafting of rules and regulations, review and negotiation of client contracts, drafting amendments to governing documents, and reviewing and negotiating loan documents
- In 2017, Allen was selected for membership in the College of Community Association Lawyers (“CCAL”)
- In addition, from 2006 to 2012, Allen served two three-year terms on the Board of Directors of the Washington Metropolitan Chapter of the Community Associations Institute (“WMCCAI”)
- He served as WMCCAI’s 2011 president and previously as secretary, vice president, and president-elect
- Allen has spoken at numerous community association educational seminars on the national, state and local levels, including at CAI’s Community Association Law Seminar, WMCCAI’s Conference & Expo, and the Virginia CAI Leadership Retreat
- Honors • Inducted into Hall of Fame of CAI's Washington Metro Chapter, 2025 • Best Manuscript Award for CAI’s 2016 Community Association Law Seminar (with California co-author Marion Aaron, Esq.), awarded by the College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL), for seminar manuscript entitled “Amending Governing Documents: Providing Effective Legal Counsel (and Effective Amendments)” Articles •‘'Fair Housing: What Happens When a Claim is Filed?,’ Quorum magazine, April 2025•Association Authority to Ban Smoking: Virginia, You’ve Come a Long Way,” Quorum magazine, July 2021 •“The Remedy of Last Resort: Legal Perspective on Condominium Assessment Lien Foreclosures”, Quorum magazine, August 2020 •“Oh No!
- How Do We Fund This?”, Quorum magazine, November 2014 •“Where are our Books and Records?”, Quorum magazine, July 2012 •As quoted in “Ask the Expert”, USI Insurance Focus newsletter, Master Policy v
- Personal Insurance, May 2012(reprinted 2014) •As quoted in “Do Your Homeowners Association Homework!”, by Michele Lerner, NVAR Realtor Update magazine, Nov/Dec 2011 ed. •So . .
- You Thought You Didn’t Have Employees?”, Quorum magazine, 2005 Seminars •“Facing & Combatting the Challenges of Insurance Claims” WMCCAI Conference & Expo, 2022 •“Panel of Pundits” - CAI Law Seminar, 2019 •“Amending Governing Documents: Providing Effective Legal Counsel (and Effective Amendments)” - CAI Law Seminar, January 2016 •“How Do We Fund This?
- Practical Budgeting & Special Assessments,” WMCCAI, 2014 •“Top Secret!
- Amending Your Governing Documents After Shadowood,” Virginia Leadership Conference, 2013 •“The Essentials of Community Association Volunteer Leadership - Part I,” WMCCAI Conference & Expo, 2013 •“Foreclosures,” WMCCAI, 2012 •“Lessons in Leadership: Succeeding as a Volunteer Director,” WMCCAI Conference & Expo, 2010 •“Parking and Vehicle Restriction Options for HOAs and Condominiums,” Prince William County Neighborhood Conference, 2010 •“House Bill 516 - One Year Later,” WMCCAI, 2009 •“Who’s Watching the Store?
- Monitoring Your Association’s Finances,” WMCCAI Conference & Expo, 2008 •“Changes in HOA/Condo Resale Laws and Disclosure Packets,” City of Manassas Neighborhood Conference, 2008 •“The Paper Chase - Amending Your Governing Documents,” WMCCAI Conference & Expo, 2005 •“CAI’s Introduction to Community Association Living,” 2003
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Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fairfax are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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