Sean David Allen

Sean David Allen

also known as Sean Allen, Sean D. Allen

5.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 18 years

Business Lawyer at Thousand Oaks, CA
Practice Areas: Business, Real Estate, Litigation ... +2 more

PO Box 1003, Thousand Oaks, CA

About Sean

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 325-475 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 18 years

State: California

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

ALLEN LAW CORP

PO Box 1003, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91358

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Sean David Allen's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Derick | December 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Knowledgeable expertise when you need it the most!

As President of the Clarendon Hills HOA we made the decision to hire Sean Allen to help us navigate through some difficult issues our community was facing. Sean was able to handle all of our concerns in a short amount of time and give the board members clear direction for future bylaws to help protec...t us through the constantly changing state laws.

Posted by anonymous | December 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best in the Biz

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Sean Allen and can confidently say he is a superb HOA attorney. He is knowledgeable, responsive, and provides clear, practical guidance. Sean explains complex HOA issues in an easy-to-understand way and is always professional and thorough. I highly recommend him ...to anyone seeking an outstanding HOA attorney.

Posted by anonymous | December 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Top HOA Attorney

The advice and guidance Mr. Allen provided to our HOA and our Board of Directors has been incredibly beneficial. We give him our highest recommendation.

Posted by Ryan | March 15, 2010

Great experience

I knew I needed to get my estate in order before my daughter was born so I contacted Allen Law Corp for help. They took the time to answer my questions and explained things so that even my wife could understand. I would definitely recommend them to family and friends.

Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2010

Excellent Attorney!

Sean helped me handle some contracts and inheritance problems. Very professional and courteous; I have recommended him to many friends after my great experience.

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Sean David Allen's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Perero

Real estate lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Zweig

Real estate lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Taran

Real estate lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gary Stanley

Unknown lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Other

"I am very impressed with Sean Allen and his credentials. I endorse this attorney."

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Sadiq Ansari

General practice lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sean is a dedicated attorney with an unmatched eye for detail. His problem-solving skills and devotion to his clients is astounding. I feel comfortable referring any clients to Sean."

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James Allen

General practice lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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James Perero

Litigation lawyer

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David Taran

Real estate lawyer

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Narbeh Shirvanian

Unknown lawyer

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James Allen

General practice lawyer

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Sadiq Ansari

Patent application lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2025

Program of the Year, Community Associations Institute (CAI) - Channel Islands Chapter

2024

Program of the Year, Community Associations Institute (CAI) - Channel Islands Chapter

2023

Program of the Year, Community Associations Institute (CAI) - Channel Islands Chapter

2022

Committee of the Year, Community Associations Institute (CAI) - Channel Islands Chapter

2021

Speaker of the Year, Community Associations Institute (CAI) - Channel Islands Chapter

2019

Committee of the Year, Community Associations Institute (CAI) - Orange County Chapter

2015

Author of the Year, Community Associations Institute (CAI) - Channel Islands Chapter

2006

Dean's Honor List, Pepperdine University School of Law

2004

Graduated Cum Laude, University of California

2003

Dean's Honor List, University of California

2003

Chancellor's Honor List, University of California

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Attorney, Allen Law Corp

2015 - 2024

Partner, Roseman Law, APC

2011 - 2014

Attorney, SwedelsonGottlieb

2007 - 2011

Attorney, Allen Law Corp

Associations

State Bar of California

United States District Court for the Central District of California

United States District Court for the Northern District of California

United States District Court for the Southern District of California

United States District Court for the Eastern District of California

Community Associations Institute (CAI)

California Association of Community Managers (CACM)

Sample of Legal Cases

Chaleff et al. v. Runkle et al.

In favor of client

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Education

2007

Pepperdine University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

University of California

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2025

2025

CAI Channel Islands Santa Barbara Educational Luncheon Finding the Money! Funding Your Community in Current Times

2025

CAI Channel Islands Educational Luncheon Creepin’ it Legal: Scary Good Legal Advice for HOA Nightmares

2025

CAI Channel Islands Central Coast Educational Luncheon HOA Meeting Essentials: Your Guide to Better, More Productive Meetings

2025

CAI Central Coast Community Faire & Educational Sessions HOA Legal Q&A

2025

Board Leadership Webinar Series for CAI Channel Islands CAI Channel Islands Board Leadership Webinar Series

2024

CID Law & Rule Enforcement Module of the CAI Board Leadership Webinar Series CAI Board Leadership Webinar Series (CID Law & Rule Enforcement Module)

2024

CAI-Channel Islands Community Faire From Frights To Rights – Navigating HOA Nightmares

2023

CAI-Channel Islands Educational Luncheon The Devil's Advocate (Part 2)

2023

CAI-Channel Islands Chapter's Santa Barbara Luncheon Program So You’re Still Confused?!

2022

CAI-Channel Islands Chapter educational luncheon The Devil's Advocate

2021

Summer Educational Luncheon for the Channel Islands Chapter of CAI Stop, Drop, & Roll: Why Communities Get Burned By Fair-Housing Claims & Harassment

2021

CAI-Channel Islands Chapter's Managers' Educational Program and Community Faire From C to shining C: Dealing with Conflict in your Community

2020

CAI Channel Islands Chapter's Luncheon Program

HOA Legal Q&A

2019

CAI Channel Islands Santa Barbara Luncheon Program All Things Architectural: Exploring Solutions to Real Life Architectural Issues

2019

CAI Channel Islands Chapter Summer Manager's Program Blast From the Past: How To Get Your Associations Into The Current Century

2019

CACM Southern California Law Seminar Sticks & Stones: First Amendment Issues in a CID

2019

2019 CPM Board Education Seminar

Keeping Your Community Out of Court

2019

2019 CAI Southern California Legal Forum Freedom of Speech in CIDs: Where Are the Boundaries?

2018

CAI-Channel Islands Chapter Community Faire Manager's Program

It's a Scary World: Dealing with Hoarding, Smoking, and Growing Marijuana

2017

CAI Channel Islands Chapter Community Faire & Educational Programs Dealing With Difficult People – Riding the Roller Coaster of Personalities

2017

CAI Board Leadership Development Workshop

Board Leadership Development Workshop - Module II

2017

CAI Board Leadership Development Workshop

Board Leadership Development Workshop - Module I

2017

CACM Orange County Regional Forum

How Associations Can Have Entertainment for Their Members Without Getting Into Trouble

2016

CAI Hot Topics in Community Association Law

CLTP Bonus Course - Hot Topics in Community Association Law

2016

CAI Community Leadership Training Program

CLTP: Community Association Law

2016

CAI Channel Islands Community Faire

Wrangling the Outlaws: Making Sense of Enforcement Options

2016

CAI Board Leadership Development Workshop

Board Leadership Development Workshop - Module II

2016

CAI Board Leadership Development Workshop

Board Leadership Development Workshop - Module I

2016

CAI 2016 National Law Seminar

Difficult & Disabled: Issues With Aging in Place & Disabled Warehousing

2015

CAI Channel Islands Community Faire

Legal Q&A

2013

CAI Channel Islands Pismo Beach Dinner Program

A Preview of Changes to the 2014 Davis-Stirling Act

2008

Troop Real Estate - Short Sale Transactions

Short Sale Transactions for Real Estate Professionals

Publications

2024

Channels of Communication - CAI Channel Islands Chapter Magazine Ask the Expert: Virtual Meetings

2023

Channels of Communication - CAI Channel Islands Chapter Magazine The Evolution of Homeowners Associations: Navigating the Impact of AI

2023

Channels of Communication - CAI Channel Islands Chapter Association Financial Records: Review, Don't Rubber-Stamp

2022

Focus Magazine - CAI Greater Los Angeles Chapter News From Sacramento

2022

Focus Magazine - CAI Greater Los Angeles Chapter Review and Refresh Your Governing Documents for 2022

2021

Channels of Communication - CAI Channel Islands Chapter Spring Cleaning To-Do List for 2021

2021

Quorum Magazine - CAI-Coachella Valley Chapter Accessory Dwelling Units: What Boards Need to Know

2020

Channels of Communication - CAI Channel Islands Chapter AB-3182 and the Attack on Rental Restrictions

2020

Channels of Communication - CAI Channel Islands Chapter Running an HOA During a Pandemic

2019

2019

Channels of Communication - CAI Channel Islands Chapter CLAC Preview for 2019

2018

Focus Magazine - CAI Greater Los Angeles Association Financial Records: Review, Don't Rubber-Stamp

2018

2018

Channels of Communication - CAI Channel Islands Budgeting for Success: Best Practices for Handling Assessment Delinquencies

2017

Channels of Communication - CAI Channel Islands Ask the Expert - Deferred Maintenance and Assessment Increases

2017

Channels of Communication - CAI Channel Islands Your Pre-Lien Letters Are Defective: Here’s How to Fix Them

2016

CACM Law Journal - Summer 2016 The Problem With Residential Care Facilities

2016

2015

Channels of Communication - CAI Channel Islands The Grass is Always Greener: New Issues with Artificial Turf

2015

Channels of Communication - CAI Channel Islands CLAC Update on Important Legislation

2015

Channels of Communication - CAI Channel Islands A Preview of Legislative Issues in 2015

Languages

English

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