Business and Corporate Law

• Business Disputes
  In 2015, she earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree with an emphasis in Business Law. During law school, Ms. Keating was a Legal Intern at the U.S. Department of Justice Office of the U.S. Trustee in Santa Ana, California. She was also a Legal Extern for the U.S. Small Business Administration and for the Honorable Theodor C. Albert, U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge for the Central District of California. Ms. Keating is a member of the Orange County Bar Association and the Community Associations Institute.

Employment Law

• Employment Litigation
  As land becomes more scarce, the demand for high-rise and mid-rise communities will increase in southern California. This lifestyle choice has many advantages to its members, but brings with it added legal requirements for the Association. We have an extensive list of high-rise and mid-rise clients and work with them to protect and maintain the unique demands of this type of community.  We understand the special challenges facing high rises, including water intrusion issues, insurance, enforcement, maintenance (including balconies), enhanced amenities (such as pools), elevators, employment issues (concerning onsite staffing and concierge services) and more.

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  Mr. Bettenhausen is active in the Orange County Chapter of Community Associations Institute (CAI), serving on the Publications Committee from 2014 – 2017. He is an affiliate member of California Association of Community Managers (CACM), and past member of CACM's Legal Steering Committee. Prior to joining Fiore, Racobs & Powers, Mr. Bettenhausen practiced business, employment and real estate litigation at a midsize law firm in Costa Mesa, and his clients included international manufacturers, large and small businesses, residential and commercial property owners, and private individuals. He also received the 2011 & 2012 Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services from the State Bar of California Board of Governors.
• Construction Litigation
  Architectural rules and standards maintain the integrity of a community. We are experienced in all architectural matters, including advising our clients on the application process, plan review, appeal of decisions, construction issues, preparation of architectural guidelines and enforcement. The firm also has training classes available to educate Boards on Architectural guidelines and how to meet the timetables outlined in the Davis-Stirling Act and create an aesthetic balance of member improvements and enforcement of these objectives.

Health Law

• Social Security Disability
  While at law school, she received many honors including being selected as Best Appellee Brief in her Appellate Advocacy Intra School Competition, and served as Historian for the Asian Pacific American Law Student Association. She also held the positions of Bailiff and Dean for the Egly Senate of the Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity. Prior to joining the Firm, she represented claimants who have been denied Social Security Disability benefits and also worked for the County of San Bernardino, Transitional Assistance Department. Ms. Lilomaiava is a member of the Greater Inland Empire Chapter of the Community Associations Institute and Riverside County Bar Association.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  Mr. Scoble is active in the Orange County Chapter of Community Associations Institute (CAI), having served as the Co-Chair of the Education Committee. In 2019, he also received CAI-Orange County Chapter's Rising Star Award for his leadership in the community association industry. Prior to joining the Firm, Andrew practiced banking, business, and real estate litigation representing clients ranging from small businesses to multinational Fortune 100 companies. He is also fluent in conversational Spanish.

Finance Law

• Foreclosure
  In our opinion, the most successful available remedy for collection of unpaid assessments is a judicial action to foreclose the Association's lien and for entry of a personal money judgment.  We do not recommend non-judicial foreclosure remedies because...