HOA Experts working for consumers

As a service to readers, Independent American Communities provides the following list for information and educational purposes only. Some of the experts listed below are attorneys. Consumers are advised to use good judgment and discretion when selecting legal representation. 

Legislative information provided by individual experts may be specific to certain states, and is subject to change as new laws are enacted or existing laws are amended. 

Have a suggested addition to the list? Use the E-mail Contact form at this site.

Experts are listed alphabetically by last name.


Shu Bartholomew, Virginia

Host of On the Commons, OTC Multimedia Productions, broadcast on WEBR Fairfax Radio. Weekly radio program, guest interviews, discussions of issues involving all forms of association-governed, common interest housing in the U.S.
Current and recent podcasts.

Full OTC podcast archive


John Colby Cowherd, Attorney (Virginia and D.C.)

Represents homeowners and business owners in matters related to real estate and community association disputes.

Selected HOA-related articles:

Stop Explaining Community Associations Law the Wrong Way

Condo Owner Prevails on Her Request for Attorney Fees

Overcoming Delay Tactics in Arbitration

The Surface Water Diversion Blame Game


Bill Davis, Attorney (Texas).

Representing homeowners in matters of Real Estate law, Consumer Protection.

Podcasts featuring Bill Davis can be found at On The Commons


Jonathan Dessaules, Attorney (Arizona)

Representing home and business owners in Real Estate disputes.

Legal blog about various HOA and real estate topics

On the Commons podcast


David Kahne, Attorney (Texas)

Advocate for HOA reform legislation.

On the Commons podcast


Norman Lerum, Attorney (Illinois).

Condo law, real estate, business and contract litigation, and personal injury representation of Plaintiffs.

Represents condo owners asserting their rights under Illinois statute, including First Amendment rights (Free Speech), due process. (Read details here.)


Shelly Marshall, Arizona

Advocate and author. Both books include specific tips and suggestions for homeowners to oust an over-controlling HOA board, and bring peace and democracy back to the community.

HOA Warrior: Battle Tactics for Fighting your HOA, all the way to court if necessary Kindle Edition  

HOA WARRIOR II: Responding to Pets, Paint, & Parking in Your HOA: (templates, forms, letters, and philosophy to use when dealing with your board or when you become the board) Kindle Edition  


Marjorie Murray, California

President, Center for California HOA Law

The CCHAL website is a SELF-HELP website.  It is best used with the research you do at the County Law Library.  Every California county has a FREE law library and reference librarians to help you research association law..  Here’s the link showing the location(s) of county public law libraries.

CCHAL also sponsors consumer-friendly legislation in California for owners and residents of HOA-governed common interest developments.


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