Mr. Terrell is an experienced lawyer and litigator with a particular focus in representing condominium associations, homeowner associations and real estate cooperatives in Virginia and the District of Columbia.
Mr. Terrell has counseled community associations in the areas of covenant enforcement and governing documents interpretation, negotiated numerous statutory warranty claims and litigated bench and jury trials on behalf of his clients. He has also successfully litigated numerous cases in a wide variety of issues including toxic tort, products liability, employment law, fair housing complaints, contract disputes, construction law, insurance defense and coverage issues.
In 2014, Mr. Terrell was named a member of the prestigious College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL) for his contributions to the evolution and practice of community association law and commitment to high standards of professional and ethical conduct. Mr. Terrell is also an active member of Community Associations Institute (CAI) Washington Metropolitan and Central Virginia Chapters. He has spoken at numerous conferences and published many articles related to his practice. Mr. Terrell is recognized by his peers for inclusion in U.S. News & World Report Best Lawyers® for construction and real estate litigation, and has been AV Peer Review Rated in Martindale-Hubbell®.
Speaker: "Panel of Pundits," CAI Law Seminar (January 13, 2023)
Speaker: "Securing the Board from Exposure," CAI Law Seminar (January 27, 2021)
Author: Expand Your Network at the 2021 Community Association Law Seminar, Blog Post for Community Association Institute (December 15, 2020)
Moderator: “COVID-19: The Legal Implications – What Managers Need to Know!,” Webinar (May 2020)
Speaker: "The Infamous Question - To Claim or Not to Claim?," CVC CA Day Trade Show & Expo (March 2015) (Richmond, VA)
Speaker: "Homeowner/Condominium Associations: Overcoming Challenges," 2011 International Builders' Show (January 12-15, 2011) (Orlando, FL)
Speaker: "Understanding Floods and Mold," 2012 WMCCAI Conference and Expo (March, 2012) (Washington, D.C.)
Speaker: "Leasing and Rental Restrictions," 2011 WMCCAI Conference and Expo (March, 2011) (Washington, D.C.)
Speaker: "Homeowner/Condominium Associations: Overcoming Challenges," 2011 International Builders' Show (January 12-15, 2011) (Orlando, FL)
Speaker: "Effectively Managing Large Construction Projects: Can They Be Performed on Time and on Budget"? 2007 WMCCAI Conference and Expo (March, 2007) (Washington, D.C.)
Instructor: "Special Issues for Condominium and Homeowners Associations in Virginia -- Warranty Litigation, Insurance and Covenant Enforcement," Lorman Seminar, Continuing Legal Education (July, 2006)
Author: Trees: Lovely to Look at and a Liability (April, 2007) (Quorum)
Author: Renting to the Public -- Be Careful What you Wish For (December, 2006) (Quorum)
Author: The Book of Resolutions Is a Helpful Tool for Community Association Governance (April, 2006) (Quorum)
Author: Kelo v. City of New London -- Will it Affect Community Associations (September, 2005) (Quorum)
Author: Your New Friend -- The Insurance Defense Counsel (May, 2005) (Quorum)
Co-Author: Brief Amicus Curiae on behalf of Washington Metropolitan Chapter of the Community Associations Institute, Supreme Court of Virginia (December, 2002)
Author: Question & Answer -- Virginia General Assembly Creates Changes for the Property Owners Association Act (October, 1999) (Quorum)