Karen Matcke Crosby

Karen Matcke Crosby

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 36 years

Mediation Lawyer at Concord, CA
Practice Areas: Mediation, Real Estate, Land Use & Zoning ... +2 more

1320 Willow Pass Road, Suite 600, Concord, CA

About Karen

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Mediation 50%

All Civil Disputes

17 years

50%
Real Estate 30%

All areas of real estate and real property law. Experienced in large projects or single-family homes. Escrow, Mortgage and lending experience and Title.

36 years

30%
Land Use and Zoning 10%

Environmental, CEQA, wetlands, mitigation monitoring, building and construction law mediation.

36 years

10%
Business 5%

Mediation for Business Corporations, Organizations, Alter ego, liability cases, employers, and contracts of all types. Contract mediation.

36 years

5%
Education 5%

Special Education consulting and mediation. Includes discount fee for mediation with School Districts.

26 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 450-500 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 36 years

State: California

Acquired: 1989

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Karen Matcke Crosby

1320 Willow Pass Road, Suite 600, Concord, CA, 94520

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Karen Matcke Crosby's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by VY | November 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Highly Recommended!

I would always recommend KAREN MATCKE CROSBY any day of the week! I hired her to represent me in a complicated real estate partnership issue where I felt bullied by my investment partners and the attorney. Her real estate knowledge is broad and she expertly reviewed the documents and battled court ...hearings with a well written legal strategy that touched the fine points. It was beautiful. She is personable, professional and very experienced in all aspects of the real estate transaction and personal matters. I originally interviewed six attorneys and she stood bright among the rest. Her demeanor is great, and she expertly dealt with COVID rules during this time. I would suggest clients use her to mediate for best results at a more economical price than litigation. She puts people first and I will always be grateful to her.

Posted by M. Short | November 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Education

Highly Recommend!

Karen was very knowledgeable and helped us with a complicated case. Then we used her again for special education case relating to Autism. She is a expert in this area and blew me away with her knowledge. I highly recommend her!

Posted by Yllka | December 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Construction & Development

The best lawyer I recomend to everyone

Karen M. Crosby is the best attorney I have ever met. Karen helped me in a construction case and also was my legal expert witness in a Malpractice case. Karen worked very hard, very honestly and diligently for me, putting me and my interest as her client, above everything. Karen is the only lawy...er I have ever met and worked with that never looks at her own interest and how much money she can get from me as a client but rather how to best represent my case, the truth to the matter and me. I would give Karen M. Crosby 10/10 is possible. She is that great! I would recommend Karen M. Crosby to everyone who is looking for a very honest, loyal and hardworking lawyer that never looks at her own interest and how much money she can get from you as her client but rather how to best represent your case, the truth to the matter and you so that your voice and your case is properly presented, heard and judged.

Posted by Don | January 13, 2015 | Trusts

Power of Attorney

Karen provided valuable assistance in the preparation of my Revocable Living Trust. She is also currently serving as Attorney-in-Fact (Durable POA) for my financial affairs in the event of my incapacity.

Posted by Randy | January 02, 2015 | Family

Help through a rough patch

We had difficulty with a family member and a house. Karen was extremely helpful in determining what courses of action were available and gave us the peace of mind we needed.

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Owner, Karen Matcke Crosby

2012 - 2012

Consultant, Integrity LLC

2010 - 2015

Mediator, Karen Matcke Crosby

2009 - 2010

Member Board of Directors, Humboldt Mediation Board

2008 - 2008

Consultant, Abacus Financial

2005 - 2006

Legal Counsel, DeNova Homes

2001 - 2005

Contract Attorney, Karen M. Crosby

1998 - 2001

Attorney, Youngman, Ericcson

1994 - 1995

Deputy City Attorney, City of Hayward

1992 - 1993

Attorney, Harvey Sohnen

1991 - 1993

Attorney, Foley McIntosh and Foley

1989 - 1991

Associate Attorney, Gagen McCoy

1989 - 1990

Deputy Legislative Counsel, State Of California

1988 - 1988

Law Clerk for Honorable Peggy Hora, Superior Court of Alameda County

Associations

1992 - 1993

Contra Costa County Bar Association

Board of Governors

1991 - 1992

Contra Costa County Bar Association, Women's Section

President

Education

1988

Santa Clara University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

California State University, California Polytechnic State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

Professional Mediation Training

Mediation Certificate

Speaking Engagements

2016

I-680

Drought in California

2014

Grace Cooperative PreSchool

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Languages

English

Activity

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