$ 450-500 per hour
Karen Matcke Crosby
About Karen
Biography
Karen has more than 35 years of combined legal experience in private practice, in-house and government legal practice. Has worked in the areas of personal injury, real estate, land development, government relations, legislation and others. As a mediator, Karen is quick to identify legal issues and areas of conflict resolution. Karen is skilled in many areas of law and can recommend and consult with experts to be sure your legal needs are fully met.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Mediation
50%
17 years
Real Estate
30%
36 years
Land Use and Zoning
10%
36 years
Business
5%
36 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 36 years
State: California
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Location
Karen Matcke Crosby
1320 Willow Pass Road, Suite 600, Concord, CA, 94520
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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
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 AssociationBoard of Governors
1991 - 1992
Contra Costa County Bar Association, Women's SectionPresident
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
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can a neighbor plant large trees to block our view, of the San Fernando Valley ?
23 Jun 2017
Q&A
Non-Exclusive Easement Ingress/Egress
11 Feb 2015
Q&A
Do I need a LLC for a all natrual lip balm to sell in stores around the US?
17 Feb 2015