--- title: The Value of Your Homeowners Association Attorney description: A homeowners association attorney is a valued member of the team and can offer guidance in many areas that affect the community. image: https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/105625091-resized-600-1.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/the-value-of-your-homeowners-association-attorney#main-content) [OWNER PORTAL](https://www.hignellhoa.com/owner-portal)|[CALL (530) 419‑6032](tel:5304196032)[![GET A FREE HOA ANALYSIS](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/47820439/5c25c044-6299-494a-9ee9-03dd5dfc13a5.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/47820439/5c25c044-6299-494a-9ee9-03dd5dfc13a5)[![PURCHASE CONSULTING HOURS](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/47820439/3958a588-baae-4ff9-bd9d-021be597a7be.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/47820439/3958a588-baae-4ff9-bd9d-021be597a7be) Close ** Click to close ![The Value of Your Homeowners Association Attorney](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/105625091-resized-600-1.jpg) [HOA ManagementHOA Management](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-management), [HOA LawHOA Law](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-law) --- # The Value of Your Homeowners Association Attorney By  [ HOA Manager Written by HOA Manager ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/author/hoa-manager)    |    Mar 25, 2021 12:00:00 AM Share this Blog [![Share on facebook](https://fs.hubspotusercontent00.net/hubfs/4172253/OneTheme/social-icons/facebook-icon.svg) ](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://blog.hignellhoa.com/the-value-of-your-homeowners-association-attorney&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook) [![Share on twitter](https://fs.hubspotusercontent00.net/hubfs/4172253/OneTheme/social-icons/twitter-icon.svg) ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https://blog.hignellhoa.com/the-value-of-your-homeowners-association-attorney&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&url=https://blog.hignellhoa.com/the-value-of-your-homeowners-association-attorney&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&source=tweetbutton&text=) [![Share on instagram](https://fs.hubspotusercontent00.net/hubfs/4172253/OneTheme/social-icons/instagram-icon.svg) ](http://www.instagram.com/share.php?u=https://blog.hignellhoa.com/the-value-of-your-homeowners-association-attorney&utm_medium=social&utm_source=instagram) [![Share on linkedin](https://fs.hubspotusercontent00.net/hubfs/4172253/OneTheme/social-icons/linkedin-icon.svg) ](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.hignellhoa.com/the-value-of-your-homeowners-association-attorney&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin) [![Share on whatsapp](https://fs.hubspotusercontent00.net/hubfs/4172253/OneTheme/social-icons/whatsapp-icon.svg) ](https://web.whatsapp.com) ![hand holding pen signing paperwork](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/105625091-resized-600-2.jpg?width=489&name=105625091-resized-600-2.jpg)There are several individuals that bring value to your homeowners association. Your volunteer HOA board, your manager, your interested members that may serve in other capacities, and your supportive and assessment-paying membership. Vendors also can bring great value to your association in many ways, such as the attorney for your association. Like your manager, your community’s legal counsel plays a crucial role as a member of your association’s professional team. Your attorney is one that is called on to give guidance in many aspects of the association’s ongoing business. And because [community association law is complex](http://www.davis-stirling.com/MainIndex/tabid/154/Default.aspx#axzz3LL06TxkH) and ever changing, your association’s attorney is likely knowledgeable in a wide variety of practice areas that can affect your association, including some of the areas mentioned below. ## Provides Expert Knowledge About: - Construction warranty - Directors’ liability - Real estate - Contracts - Architectural and design review - Insurance - Employment - Environmental law - Water regulation - Collections and foreclosure If your attorney does not feel competent in some of the areas above, they will likely know colleagues that they can refer to you if a need arises outside of their expertise. Something to keep in mind regarding your homeowners association attorney is that your attorney doesn’t represent the board, individual board members, individual homeowners, any group of homeowners or the manager; **he or she represents only your association**. The manager and/or one person on the board are usually designated as the main point of contact with your legal counsel. ## Advise the Board In addition to acting on your association’s behalf in legal matters, your attorney also can be used wisely to advise the board on its responsibilities and obligations. As board terms expire, your attorney, along with your HOA manager, can be very valuable resources to help with continuity since they will have valuable historical information regarding your association.  You must remember that **your manager is not a lawyer** and it would not be appropriate for them to give you legal advice. When it comes to legal matters, the relationship with your association’s attorney should be valued greatly and they should be viewed as part of your team and an integral part of helping guide you in the protection and management of your homeowners association. #### Related Articles: [Actions to Take When Your HOA Board is Faced with a Lawsuit](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/actions-to-take-when-your-hoa-board-is-faced-with-a-lawsuit?hs_preview=NaUgkCNm-6868389447) [4 Arresting Reasons an HOA Board Needs to Know the Law](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/4-arresting-reasons-an-hoa-board-needs-to-know-the-law) Share this Blog [![Share on facebook](https://fs.hubspotusercontent00.net/hubfs/4172253/OneTheme/social-icons/facebook-icon.svg) ](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://blog.hignellhoa.com/the-value-of-your-homeowners-association-attorney&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook) [![Share on twitter](https://fs.hubspotusercontent00.net/hubfs/4172253/OneTheme/social-icons/twitter-icon.svg) ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https://blog.hignellhoa.com/the-value-of-your-homeowners-association-attorney&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&url=https://blog.hignellhoa.com/the-value-of-your-homeowners-association-attorney&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&source=tweetbutton&text=) [![Share on instagram](https://fs.hubspotusercontent00.net/hubfs/4172253/OneTheme/social-icons/instagram-icon.svg) ](http://www.instagram.com/share.php?u=https://blog.hignellhoa.com/the-value-of-your-homeowners-association-attorney&utm_medium=social&utm_source=instagram) [![Share on linkedin](https://fs.hubspotusercontent00.net/hubfs/4172253/OneTheme/social-icons/linkedin-icon.svg) ](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.hignellhoa.com/the-value-of-your-homeowners-association-attorney&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin) [![Share on whatsapp](https://fs.hubspotusercontent00.net/hubfs/4172253/OneTheme/social-icons/whatsapp-icon.svg) ](https://web.whatsapp.com) [** Previous Post Previous Post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/how-can-residents-be-active-in-your-homeowners-association) [** View all posts ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/) [Next Post ** Next Post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tips-from-an-hoa-board-to-tips-from-an-hoa-board-to-de-clutter-indoor-outdoor-spaces) ## Recent Posts [![Can an HOA Board Make Important Decisions without Homeowners?-featured-image](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/HOA%20Board%20Meeting%20-640178088-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/can-an-hoa-board-make-important-decisions-without-homeowners) ### [Can an HOA Board Make Important Decisions without Homeowners? 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