Allen B. Warren, Business Attorney in Fairfax, Virginia
Over 31 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Contracts, and Creditor Rights
Community association attorney & ShareholderatChadwick, Washington, Moriarty, Elmore & Bunn, PC
Fairfax, VA
Practicing business in Fairfax since 1995.
- 31+
- Years practicing
- 4
- Bar admissions
Practices in
Are you Allen B. Warren?
This profile was built from public bar records and is still unclaimed. Claim it free to control your photo, bio, and fees — and get client inquiries sent straight to you.
Quick answer
Allen B. Warren is a community association attorney & shareholder based in Fairfax, VA. The practice focuses on Business, Contracts, and Creditor Rights. Allen has over 31 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Chadwick, Washington, Moriarty, Elmore & Bunn, PC.
- Based in
- Fairfax, VA
- Experience
- over 31 years
- Known for
- Business · Contracts · Creditor Rights
- Handles Business, Contracts, and Creditor Rights matters from Fairfax, VA.
- Over 31 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Allen B. Warren: Allen B. Warren is a community association attorney & shareholder based in Fairfax, VA. The practice focuses on Business, Contracts, and Creditor Rights. Allen has over 31 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Chadwick, Washington, Moriarty, Elmore & Bunn, PC.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Allen B. Warren
Allen concentrates on business, contracts, creditor rights, and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Allen handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business
View other Business attorneys
Contracts
View other Contracts attorneys
Creditor Rights
View other Creditor Rights attorneys
General
View other General attorneys
Business cases in Fairfax, Virginia
Allen takes business matters in Fairfax, Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Allen agrees to represent you.
Contracts cases in Fairfax, Virginia
Allen takes contracts matters in Fairfax, Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Allen agrees to represent you.
Creditor Rights cases in Fairfax, Virginia
Allen takes creditor rights matters in Fairfax, Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Allen agrees to represent you.
General cases in Fairfax, Virginia
Allen takes general matters in Fairfax, Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Allen agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Allen B. Warren — Over 31 years of Virginia business experience
Allen B. Warren is a community association attorney & shareholder based in Fairfax, VA. The practice focuses on Business, Contracts, and Creditor Rights. Allen has over 31 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Chadwick, Washington, Moriarty, Elmore & Bunn, PC.
Allen B. Warren is a shareholder in the firm’s Fairfax Office and joined the firm in 2000. His practice is devoted primarily to community association law and creditor’s rights. Allen provides counsel and advice to the firm’s clients regarding a wide range of community association issues, including, for example, corporate governance, covenant enforcement, developer transition, drafting of rules and regulations, review and negotiation of client contracts, drafting amendments to governing documents, and reviewing and negotiating loan documents.
In 2017, Allen was selected for membership in the College of Community Association Lawyers (“CCAL”). In addition, from 2006 to 2012, Allen served two three-year terms on the Board of Directors of the Washington Metropolitan Chapter of the Community Associations Institute (“WMCCAI”). He served as WMCCAI’s 2011 president and previously as secretary, vice president, and president-elect. Allen has spoken at numerous community association educational seminars on the national, state and local levels, including at CAI’s Community Association Law Seminar, WMCCAI’s Conference & Expo, and the Virginia CAI Leadership Retreat.
Honors
• Inducted into Hall of Fame of CAI's Washington Metro Chapter, 2025
• Best Manuscript Award for CAI’s 2016 Community Association Law Seminar (with California co-author Marion Aaron, Esq.), awarded by the College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL), for seminar manuscript entitled “Amending Governing Documents: Providing Effective Legal Counsel (and Effective Amendments)”
Articles
•‘'Fair Housing: What Happens When a Claim is Filed?,’ Quorum magazine, April 2025•Association Authority to Ban Smoking: Virginia, You’ve Come a Long Way,” Quorum magazine, July 2021
•“The Remedy of Last Resort: Legal Perspective on Condominium Assessment Lien Foreclosures”, Quorum magazine, August 2020
•“Oh No! How Do We Fund This?”, Quorum magazine, November 2014
•“Where are our Books and Records?”, Quorum magazine, July 2012
•As quoted in “Ask the Expert”, USI Insurance Focus newsletter, Master Policy v. Personal Insurance, May 2012(reprinted 2014)
•As quoted in “Do Your Homeowners Association Homework!”, by Michele Lerner, NVAR Realtor Update magazine, Nov/Dec 2011 ed. •So . . . You Thought You Didn’t Have Employees?”, Quorum magazine, 2005
Seminars
•“Facing & Combatting the Challenges of Insurance Claims” WMCCAI Conference & Expo, 2022
•“Panel of Pundits” - CAI Law Seminar, 2019
•“Amending Governing Documents: Providing Effective Legal Counsel (and Effective Amendments)” - CAI Law Seminar, January 2016
•“How Do We Fund This? Practical Budgeting & Special Assessments,” WMCCAI, 2014
•“Top Secret! Amending Your Governing Documents After Shadowood,” Virginia Leadership Conference, 2013
•“The Essentials of Community Association Volunteer Leadership - Part I,” WMCCAI Conference & Expo, 2013
•“Foreclosures,” WMCCAI, 2012
•“Lessons in Leadership: Succeeding as a Volunteer Director,” WMCCAI Conference & Expo, 2010
•“Parking and Vehicle Restriction Options for HOAs and Condominiums,” Prince William County Neighborhood Conference, 2010
•“House Bill 516 - One Year Later,” WMCCAI, 2009
•“Who’s Watching the Store? Monitoring Your Association’s Finances,” WMCCAI Conference & Expo, 2008
•“Changes in HOA/Condo Resale Laws and Disclosure Packets,” City of Manassas Neighborhood Conference, 2008
•“The Paper Chase - Amending Your Governing Documents,” WMCCAI Conference & Expo, 2005
•“CAI’s Introduction to Community Association Living,” 2003
How Allen handles business matters
Allen B. Warren is a shareholder in the firm’s Fairfax Office and joined the firm in 2000. His practice is devoted primarily to community association law and creditor’s rights. Allen provides counsel and advice to the firm’s clients regarding a wide range of community association issues, including, for example, corporate governance, covenant enforcement, developer transition, drafting of rules…
Who Allen represents
Allen reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, contracts, and creditor rights matters in Fairfax and the surrounding Virginia area.
Credentials
Allen B. Warren's legal education and bar admissions
George Mason University of Law, Arlington, Virginia
J.D. · 1995
University of Virginia
B.A. Foreign · 1991
Jurisdictions
Allen's state bar admissions
U.S. Bankruptcy Cour
1998 · ACTIVE
District of Columbia
1997 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court for the E
1996 · ACTIVE
Virginia
1995 · ACTIVE
Allen studied at J.D. in George Mason University of Law, Arlington, Virginia and B.A. Foreign in University of Virginia.
Law school and academic background
Allen completed J.D. in George Mason University of Law, Arlington, Virginia and B.A. Foreign in University of Virginia. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Allen runs in Virginia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Allen's professional memberships and bar associations
Professional associations •fellow, College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL), selected 2017 •Arlington County Bar Association •Community Associations Institute, Washington Metropolitan Chapter, 2000 - present •President, 2011 V
membership
P
membership
2009 Secretary, 2008 •Board of Directors, 2006-2012 •Virginia Legislative Committee, 2004-present Honors •Best Manuscript Award for CAI's 2016 Community Association Law Seminar
with California co-author Marion Aaron, Esq.), awarded by the College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL), for seminar manuscript entitled Amending Governing Documents: Providing Effective Legal Counsel (and Effective Amendments · membership
Locations
Allen B. Warren's office in Fairfax
Allen's primary office is at 12150 Monument Drive Suite 400, Fairfax, VA, 22030. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Chadwick, Washington, Moriarty, Elmore & Bunn, PC
12150 Monument Drive Suite 400
Fairfax, VA 22030
Open in Google MapsClient feedback
Client reviews of Allen B. Warren
Allen has not yet collected verified client reviews on LawyersListed. Reviews here are all from confirmed clients; anonymous ratings are moderated out.
No reviews yet
Only verified clients who have consulted with Allen B. Warren can leave a review.
Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Allen B. Warren — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Allen usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Allen charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Allen's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Allen will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Fairfax, Virginia
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Allen
Allen discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Allen confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Allen's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Allen B. Warren
How much does it cost to hire Allen for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Allen walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Allen offer a free consultation?
Allen charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Allen's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Allen's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Virginia typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Allen gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Allen take my case if I'm outside Fairfax?
Allen is licensed in Virginia. Matters governed by Virginia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Allen will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Allen?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Allen will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Allen accepting new business clients right now?
Allen's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Business attorneys serving Fairfax, Richmond and Alexandria in Virginia
Allen handles business matters throughout Virginia. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified business attorneys in that community.
More counsel
Other top-rated business attorneys in Virginia
If Allen's intake is full or the fit isn't right, these business attorneys in Fairfax handle similar matters. Every profile below is verified and open to consultations.
