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MELISSA BAUMAN WARD, ESQ., CCAL
Legal Practice. Melissa Ward has extensive experience representing common interest developments, including master planned communities, condominium projects, senior communities, mixed-use projects, highrise developments, and co-ops. The majority of her practice involves interpreting, amending, and enforcing governing documents; advising boards on day-to-day operations, elections, and compliance matters; real property and title issues; negotiating and drafting contracts and other agreements; and dispute resolution. Before 2010, Melissa practiced as a corporate and real estate attorney handling transactional business and real estate matters, as well as real estate litigation. When not practicing law, Melissa enjoys traveling, sailing, and exploring new hiking trails with her dog Kyra.
PROFESSIONAL
- Fellow of the Community Association Institute's (CAI) College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL)
- Board Member of CAI's BayCen Chapter (2023-2025)
- Co-Chair of the Education Committee of CAI’s BayCen Chapter
- Committee Member on the Legislative Support Committee (LSC) of CAI’s BayCen Chapter
- Member of the Community Associations Institute (CAI)
- Frequent speaker and writer for CAI, CACM, and ECHO
- Certified Mediator
- Northern California Super Lawyer 2023-2025
EDUCATION
Juris Doctor, University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings), Editor-in-Chief of the Hastings International and Comparative Law Review.
Bachelor of Arts, History, Yale University
BAR ADMISSIONS
All California Courts
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
9th Circuit Court of Appeals
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OFFICES
LOS ANGELES
2566 Overland Ave, #730
Los Angeles, CA 90064
SAN FRANCISCO
One Sansome Street, #3500
San Francisco, CA 94104
SAN DIEGO
591 Camino De La Reina, #920
San Diego, CA 92108
SACRAMENTO
428 "J" Street, 4TH Fl.
Sacramento, CA 95814
PALM DESERT
77-564A Country Club Dr, #150
Palm Desert, CA 92211
CENTRAL COAST
1241 Johnson Ave, #205
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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