The Recognized Authority in
Community Association Law
Community Association Law
Leaders in the Community Association Legal Field
Established in 1973, Fiore Racobs & Powers is The Recognized Authority in Community Association Law. Our clients include residential and commercial condominiums, planned unit developments, stock cooperatives and community apartment projects. These clients consist of both on-site and off-site managed projects, including small and large scale communities with controlled gated access, privately owned streets, lakes, clubhouses, equestrian facilities, marinas, high and mid-rise buildings, senior living and other amenities.
Fiore Racobs & Powers is a full service law firm, providing complete representation of common interest developments.
LEGAL OPINIONS
Provide analysis and recommendations to the Association on any legal issues.
CONTRACTS - REVIEW & PREPARATION
Review, revise and create contracts for all vendors, construction and management.
ASSESSMENT COLLECTION
Preparation of demand letters, pre-lien process, post-lien process, judicial foreclosure...
GOVERNING DOCUMENT AMENDMENT
Review and analysis of CC&Rs, Bylaws, Articles, Amendments; counsel on draft and...
LITIGATION
Representation in lawsuits on behalf of and in defense of Associations, and Directors...
APPEALS
Preparation and filing of appeal briefs and oral arguments in all State, Federal and Supreme..
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Affiliations
Fiore Racobs & Powers is a founding member of California Association of Community Managers (CACM), and active in Community Associations Institute (CAI) and the California Legislative Action Committee. We are members of the regional chapters of CAI, including: CAI-Orange County Chapter, CAI-Greater Inland Empire Chapter, CAI-Coachella Valley Chapter, CAI-Greater Los Angeles Chapter, CAI-San Diego Chapter and CAI-Channel Islands Chapter.
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Affiliations
Attorneys Richard S. Fiore, Janet L.S. Powers, John R. MacDowell and Erin A. Maloney, are members of the College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL). Fewer than 175 attorneys nationwide are admitted to the prestigious organization. Fellows of the College are among the most respected community association attorneys in the country.
CCAL consists of attorneys who have distinguished themselves through contributions to the evolution and practice of community association law. CCAL fellows are also recognized for committing themselves to high standards of professional and ethical conduct.
NEWS & EVENTS:
Community Association Legal Webinar and Workshops
Fiore, Racobs & Powers will present its next Community Association Legal Workshops and Webinar in December 2026. This informative program is available to community association managers and board members.
Information on this workshop will be announced in March/April 2026. For more information, please email Diane Weissberg at dweissberg@fiorelaw.com and we will be happy to add you to the firm's email list to receive workshop announcements, as well as legislation updates regarding community associations.
Fiore, Racobs & Powers' webinar covering "New Legislation for 2026 & 2025 Cases" was held in November and December 2025. A recorded version of this program is available upon request by contacting DWeissberg@fiorelaw.com or by calling toll-free to 1-877-31FIORE (Extension 3223).
The Firm's Events page will keep you up-to-date on many of the industry related Education Events available throughout Southern California.
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