Loura K. Sanchez
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T: 303.991.2004
T: 800.809.5242
F: 303.991.2005
5610 Ward Road
Suite 300
Arvada, Colorado 80002
Loura Sanchez brings a solid understanding and practical approach in counseling associations on complex and day-to-day issues. Loura's practice emphasizes the preventive aspects of the operation of community associations. She reviews your insurance polices, vendor contracts and employment contracts for compliance with your association's requirements and protection of your association's interests. In addition, Loura advises clients on necessary additions and modifications to articles, bylaws, covenants, rules, regulations, and policies to ensure compliance with current federal and state laws.
Loura has more than 16 years experience, having worked herself through law school - from law firm receptionist to Managing Partner. She places great emphasis on the individual relationships with her clients. Loura believes that a proactive approach to legal issues within community associations is crucial to their success. She enjoys working closely with boards to develop goals and implement policies and procedures to help associations reach those goals and to ensure the financial stability of their community.
Education
Juris Doctorate, University of Colorado School of Law, Boulder, Colorado, 1991
Bachelor of Science in Management, Metropolitan State College, Denver, Colorado, 1988
Professional & Community Involvement
Community Associations Institute (CAI)
Member Since: 1992
Member, College of Community Association Lawyers
Chair, CAI Law Seminar 2005
Foreclosure Task Force, 2004
PMPD National Faculty, 2000-Present
College of Community Association Lawyers, Board of Governors, 2006-Present
President-Elect, Rocky Mountain Chapter, 2001
Board Member, Rocky Mountain Chapter, 1995-1997, 2001
Chairperson, Fundraising Committee, 1997
Chairperson, Homeowner Association Showcase, 1996, 1999
Colorado Bar Association
Member Since: 1991
Denver Bar Association
Member Since: 1991
Lectures & Publications
"The Pursuit of Parking," CAI publication, co-author, 2007
"Foreclosures: Association Jackpot or Bust?", CAI Law Seminar, 2004
"Community Association Legal Counsel: How to Select and Use an Attorney," CAI-GAP Report, co-author, 2002
"Jeopardy: Preparing Board Members for Tomorrow," 46th and 47th annual Community Associations Institute's National Conference, 1999
Frequent lecturer to homeowners, homeowners associations, and management companies on all aspects of community association law including collections, drafting and enforcement of covenants and rules and regulations, fiduciary duties of board members, foreclosures, and receiverships.


