Carter Augustus Mudge

Carter Augustus Mudge

also known as Carter Mudge

5.0
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 35 years

Real estate Lawyer at Laguna Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Construction & Development, Limited Liability Company (LLC), Land Use & Zoning

668 N Coast Hwy # 1223, Laguna Beach, CA

About Carter

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-450 per hour

Contingency

25%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 35 years

State: California

Acquired: 1990

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 26 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1999

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Carter Augustus Mudge

668 N Coast Hwy # 1223, Laguna Beach, CA, 92651

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Carter Augustus Mudge's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

5 star (6)
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Posted by Phil | March 3, 2015

Excellent Lawyer

+Carter handled a complicated situation wherein my partner and I bought a partially constructed multimillion dollar home in Beverly Hills. It turned out that we inherited some construction defects, and that we were in danger of producing defects of our own. Carter resolved the issues with the seller... to our satisfaction, and he guided us in such a way as we avoided anything that could come back at us later as a liability. He has also handled our insurance issues (He is an expert!), and he does our contracts. I, for one, am extremely happy with Carter. Call me, and I will go into detail. Phil deCarion (949)922-7156.

Posted by Patrick | March 3, 2015

Got the expert help we needed!

Carter has helped our company design and implement an insurance program for our business. The specifics include many aspects that our broker and the policy underwriters had never brought to our attention that turn out to be critical to have the kind of coverage we really need. He has a keen underst...anding of the construction liability and litigation case law that is up to date and current. Every time we do business with a new entity and this program is implemented we feel we are teaching our clients and people we do business with what the state of the art insurance coverage's are all about.

Posted by Bob | February 24, 2015

Beyond traditional expectations.

Carter is unique! First and foremost he is human and wants to help you solve a problem. Second, he has the knowledge as an attorney to resolve legal issues. This combination allows a client to trust Carter's advice and legal council. Carter will give you the best advice at his own financial detrimen...t. He is honest and someone I trust to give me the best advice even when what he has to offer is not what I want to hear. As I said, Carter is unique to the legal profession.

Posted by Mark | February 24, 2015

KZ DevCo LP

We have worked with Carter over the past seven years on our risk management matters. He has been very responsive and helpful with all of our concerns.

Posted by Bob | February 24, 2015

Highly Trustworthy and Responsive

Carter Mudge has personally represented myself and two other clients of mine. Carter handled all the situations professionally and with the upmost personal care.

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Carter Augustus Mudge's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gregory Dent

Construction and development lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have known Carter for 15 + years. My first contact with his work is when he and I both worked for a large Insurance company. He was hired to as a construction defect expert lawyer, and I was charged with auditing legal files nationwide. As an auditor, I found Carter's legal work to be exemplary . He is organized, a strategic thinker, excellent at his craft and dedicated to client service."

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Kellie Christianson

Real estate lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Carter is extremely bright and conscientious. I've referred friends to him in the past and would confidently do so again."

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David de Carion

Insurance lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is extremely knowledgeable in his field and a pleasure to work with."

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Jordan Dorrestein

Construction and development lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Other

"Carter's combined 20+ years of experience and deep involvement in his community make him a one of a kind attorney in his pratice area. Indeed, his drive to better his community in and out of court makes him the kind of advocate that anyone would be lucky to have. I have found Carter to be an intelligent, driven and thoughtful person - characteristics which serve his clients very well. In short, I endorse Carter without hesitation and would entrust him to handle my legal affairs."

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Kellie Christianson

Employment and labor lawyer

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Jordan Dorrestein

Construction and development lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Sample of Legal Cases

Getz v. R&B Builders

Seven figure settlement- confidential

McConnell v. McConnell

$650,000 judgment plus half of all costs and attorney fees recovered

Shady Canyon

$225,000 settlement of claims against general contractor related to defects and cracking of smooth stucco finish

Albritton v. Moushey

$1,185,000 judgment in destructive flooding case

Confidential

Settled with virtually no out of pocket to client

Waters adv. St. Clair

Settled

EBR v. First American Title

Arbitration award

Christie v. Sanchez

Settled

Waters v. Gottfried

Verdict

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Education

1990

Univ of San Diego SOL

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

Univ of California Berkeley

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1982

Laguna Beach Hgh School

HS

1981

Cate School

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