Erin Minelli
Senior Associate Attorney
Erin Minelli is a Senior Associate who provides community associations with full service legal support. Ms. Minelli’s practice focuses on research and analysis of the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act, drafting governing documents, contract review and negotiation, consulting on legal compliance and general business matters, and litigation enforcement.
Ms. Minelli’s experience with common interest developments also extends to her personal life, as she is HOA president of a 200+ unit CID in the heart of North Park. As board president, Ms. Minelli has first-hand experience with the issues HOAs face from management, membership and operating standpoints. She is accustomed to working collaboratively with community managers and third-party contractors to proactively address building operational issues, maintenance projects and capital improvements. She has consulted with strategic professionals on robust fiscal budgets to forecast association needs and account for ongoing financial obligations and has helped mitigate membership disputes in various contexts. Through her experience, Ms. Minelli understands how active listening and collaborative approaches to problem solving can help prevent minor situations from escalating into potential legal exposure.
Professional History
Prior to joining Flanagan Law, Ms. Minelli served as corporate counsel for a prominent real estate developer in East County, San Diego, which provided her with a unique understanding of the myriad of issues involved with constructing, selling and managing common interest developments. Ms. Minelli also has extensive litigation experience. She served a limited-term appointment as a Deputy Attorney General for the California Department of Justice and has litigated a variety of complex civil matters in federal, state and administrative court.
In her free time, Ms. Minelli enjoys practicing yoga and exploring North Park with her dog Ringo.
Awards and Professional Recognitions
Recipient, Wiley W. Manuel Pro Bono Service Award, 2012
Recipient, Professional Alliance for Children Pro Bono Legal Service Award, 2015
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, 2019
Bar Admissions
State Bar of California, December 2010
Court Admissions
United States District Court, Southern and Central Districts of California
Education
California Western School of Law, San Diego, CA
Juris Doctor, April 2010; Top 20% of graduating class; Dean’s Honor List, Spring 2009, Fall 2009; Public Interest Honor Society, Spring 2010; Health Law Society, President, Spring-Fall 2009.
Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, magna cum laude, Minor in Sociology, May 2005; National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 2005; Criminal Justice Honor Society, 2003-2005; Northeastern University Honor Society, 2003-2005; National Dean’s List, 2001-2005.