Ariel R. Bedell
- Shareholder/Attorney
Biography
Having spent over 30 years working in the legal field, I’ve learned the operational and client side of practicing law. That is why I choose to break away from cookie-cutter legal answers. Utilizing my in-depth understanding of business and real estate transactional and litigation needs, I guide clients to unique, practical and customized legal solutions. Drawing from a range of personal and professional experiences, I put clients first and give them individualized attention. Acting as their general counsel, I assist clients in their real estate, business, and contract needs.
My professional practice has given me a broad scope of experience to be able to assist clients in a variety of real estate and business transactional matters, ensuring the end result meets their business and personal goals. Working with clients on matters ranging from buying and selling real estate, to lease negotiation and preparation, to operational and entitlement issues, to business formation and operational procedures, to financing and dispute resolution. Having run a small business myself, I tie that personal experience with my legal knowledge to work with clients through their business and personal needs.
It has been a unique joy representing owners and operators of mobile/manufactured home communities. Handling pretty much all aspects of a client's life cycle with a park - from purchasing and selling parks, to handling all tenant related matters (leases, rules and regulations, notices, and residency documents), to explaining and training clients and their managers on the unique requirements applicable to mobile/manufactured home communities, and to handling litigation matters like evictions, forcible detainers, contractual disputes and land use regulations. Understanding the nuances of the numerous laws applicable to mobile/manufactured home communities allows me to assist clients in their daily compliance obligations.
A native of San Diego, I spend time with my daughter, cats and dog. I'm often seen enjoying the outdoor activities San Diego has to offer, and in the winter, always find time to hit the slopes in Mammoth!
Education
- University of San Diego School of Law, San Diego, California
- LL.M. - 2006
- Honors: cum laude
- Major: Taxation
- University of San Diego School of Law, San Diego, California
- J.D. - 2003
- San Diego State University
- B.A. - 1999
- Honors: Sigma Alpha Honor Society
- Major: Biology
Representative Clients
- Homeowners Associations
- Commercial Landlord and Tenants Attorney
- Real Estate Developers
Bar Admissions
- California
- Tennessee
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 2003
Ancillary Businesses
- LEED Accredited Professional through the U.S.G.B.C.
Past Positions
- McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (formerly known as Luce Forward Hamilton & Scripps LLP, Associate, 2007 to 2008
- Freeman, Freeman and Smiley, Associate, 2006 to 2007
Professional Associations
- San Diego County Bar Association, Member, 2003 to 2009
- NAIOP, Member, 2008 to 2014
- CREW San Diego, 01/2014 to Present
Practice Areas
- Real Estate 85%
- Business/Commercial 10%
- Taxation 5%
Fraternities or Sororities
- Sigma Alpha

