Having built her legal career in the Vail Valley, Kerry brings a unique understanding of the legal, operational, and community challenges facing mountain living and developments. Her approach combines extensive experience in Colorado common interest community law, real estate, land use, and civil litigation with a practical understanding of the responsibilities of association governance.

Wallace Law represents the next chapter in a longstanding tradition of legal service in the Vail Valley. Following 35 years of practicing alongside her law partner, John Goodman, under the firm name Goodman and Wallace, Kerry established Wallace Law as John began stepping back from the active practice of law. The transition continues the experience, personal attention, and commitment to the community that have defined their practice for more than three decades.

Through Wallace Law, Kerry continues her established representation of common interest communities and other clients while expanding her professional interests to include health law, healthcare access, and advocacy for underserved populations.

Common Interest Community Law

Common Interest Community Law is the cornerstone of Kerry's legal practice. For more than three decades, she has represented homeowners associations, condominium associations, and other common interest communities throughout Eagle County, the Vail Valley, and surrounding Colorado mountain communities.

Her practice encompasses the full range of legal issues confronting common interest communities, from their initial formation and development through ongoing governance, operations, property disputes, and litigation.

Kerry regularly advises association boards of directors and community managers on the interpretation and application of governing documents, the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (CCIOA), fiduciary responsibilities, enforcement of covenants and restrictions, assessment and collection matters, maintenance and repair obligations, and the allocation of responsibilities between associations and individual owners.

Her representation includes drafting, reviewing, and amending declarations, bylaws, rules and regulations, and other governing documents; addressing complex issues involving common elements and limited common elements; advising on construction defects and developer obligations; and representing associations in litigation and dispute resolution.

Kerry's extensive experience with mountain resort communities also provides particular insight into the legal issues arising in condominium developments, mixed-use properties, resort communities, and associations with complex ownership, maintenance, and governance structures.

Her philosophy is that effective representation of a common interest community requires more than responding to legal disputes. It requires helping boards understand their legal responsibilities, anticipate potential conflicts, make informed decisions, and protect the long-term interests of the communities they serve.

Professional Leadership, Education, and Legislative Advocacy

Kerry's commitment to common interest community law extends beyond her representation of individual associations.

She has been a frequent lecturer and presenter at annual conferences of the Community Associations Institute (CAI), Rocky Mountain Chapter, providing education and practical legal guidance to association board members, community association managers, and industry professionals on matters involving association governance, statutory compliance, and legal issues affecting common interest communities.

In 2026, Kerry participated in federal legislative advocacy in Washington, D.C., on behalf of the Community Associations Institute, meeting with congressional representatives to address federal legislative and policy issues affecting community associations and their members.

Her involvement in professional education and legislative advocacy reflects a commitment to strengthening community association governance and ensuring that the interests and practical concerns of common interest communities are represented in broader legal and policy discussions.

Kerry believes that knowledgeable boards, informed community managers, and thoughtful legislative policies are essential to the successful operation and long-term stability of common interest communities.

Additional Areas of Practice

In addition to her principal focus on common interest community law, Kerry maintains an established civil practice representing individuals, businesses, and property owners in a broad range of legal matters.

Her practice areas include:

• Common Interest Community Law — Homeowners Associations, Condominium Associations, and Planned Communities
• Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution
• Real Estate Transactions and Disputes
• Construction Law and Litigation
• Business and Corporate Law
• Contract Drafting, Interpretation, and Litigation
• Commercial Transactions and Business Acquisitions
• Health Law and Healthcare Access Advocacy (Developing Practice)

Kerry's experience in real estate, construction, contracts, and civil litigation complements her community association practice, allowing her to provide comprehensive representation when legal issues overlap across multiple areas of law.

Expanding Access to Justice and Healthcare

Building upon her longstanding commitment to community service and advocacy, Kerry is pursuing a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Health Law at Georgetown University Law Center, with an anticipated graduation date of May 2027.

Her advanced studies reflect a commitment to addressing the legal and systemic barriers that prevent individuals and families from obtaining necessary healthcare, particularly in rural and underserved communities.

Kerry is especially interested in healthcare access, mental health law, patient rights, and the legal protections available to vulnerable populations.

In mountain and rural communities, geographic isolation, limited healthcare resources, financial barriers, and complex regulatory systems can create significant obstacles to obtaining appropriate care. Kerry intends to apply her legal experience and advanced education to help address these challenges and provide advocacy for individuals and families whose needs may otherwise go unmet.

This developing area of practice represents an expansion of Kerry's longstanding philosophy of community-based legal representation: that access to knowledgeable legal counsel can help individuals, families, and communities navigate difficult circumstances and protect their rights.

Community Involvement

As a longtime resident of the Vail Valley, Kerry has remained involved in the community through professional service, volunteer activities, and support for local organizations.

Her community involvement has included service on the Eagle County Planning and Zoning Commission from 2003 to 2007, as well as participation in charitable and community activities.

Kerry believes that being a community-based attorney means understanding not only the legal issues facing clients but also the broader circumstances affecting the communities in which they live and work.

Education

Georgetown University Law Center
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Health Law — Anticipated May 2027

University of Colorado School of Law
Juris Doctor, 1991

University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Arts, 1987