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H. Clyde Long

H. Clyde Long

Long Law Offices
950 Risa Road
Lafayette, CA 94549

Phone: (925) 284-5575  |  Fax: (925) 284-5659
http://www.longlawoffices.com

Contact H. Clyde Long

Experienced, effective, practical real estate attorney.

Legal Topic

Real Estate

Preferred New Clients

My preference is to work with businesses and individuals who are highly motivated to achieve a solution to their real estate problems.

Sub-Categories

Commercial Real Estate
  • Broker & Transaction Litigation
  • Buying & Selling
  • Condominiums & Cooperatives
  • Construction Contracts
  • Construction Defects
  • Conveyancing
  • Homeowners' Associations
  • Mechanics' Liens
  • Property Taxes
  • Real Estate Loans
  • Renting & Leasing
  • Landlord
  • Tenant
Residential Real Estate
  • Broker & Transaction Litigation
  • Buying & Selling
  • Condominiums & Cooperatives
  • Construction Contracts
  • Construction Defects
  • Conveyancing
  • Homeowners' Associations
  • Mechanics' Liens
  • Real Estate Loans

Bar Admissions

CA, Dec 1981
Bar Number: 102148

Other Court Admissions

State of California; U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Central Districts of California; U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal.

Association Memberships

State Bar of California

Continuing Education

I complete all of my required continuing education hours.

Papers and Publications

I was the Founder and CEO of iCourthouse.com, a virtual online courthouse that allowed people with disputes to try their cases to an online jury, and allowed attorneys to conduct online case evaluations. I presented this technology to the Federal Trade Commission, American Bar Association, and other legal organizations.

Example Cases

Represented owner of $7 million home with $1 million+ water intrusion claims against contractor, subcontractors, and design professionals. Represented family members in a family dispute regarding partition and development of a vineyard property.

Education

Degree:

Juris Doctor

School:

Georgetown University Law School

City:

Washington

State:

DC

Year:

1980

Focus and Accomplishments:

Real Estate Law, Contracts, Litigation

 

Degree:

Bachelor of Arts

School:

Duke University

City:

Durham

State:

NC

Year:

1977

Honors:

Cum Laude; Honors in Political Science

Focus and Accomplishments:

Political Science

Number of Attorneys

1

State Licensed In

California

Firm Focus and History

After working for two notable San Francisco firms, I started Long Law Offices in 1984. Since moving the firm to Lafayette, California in 1990, I have focused on providing practical legal solutions to the residents of Contra Costa County and the greater Bay Area.

Previous Employment Summary

Jonas, Matthews, Domingos, Olson & Grice, 1980-83.
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, 1984.

Activities and Awards

Chairman, City of Lafayette Appeals Hearing Board.
Board of Directors, Lafayette Town Hall Theatre Company.

What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?

Self education is a good thing if it helps a client work constructively with the attorney. Some clients, however, may lack the necessary time or background to do this productively.

Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?

I am very willing to do so -- an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!

Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?

Only regarding claims that need to be brought to small claims court.

Why did you decide to be a lawyer?

I enjoy problem solving, meeting new people, and learning about new things.

What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?

Aside from the obvious (my years of experience and legal education), my full time work to put myself through college and law school made me compassionate and respectful of people with tough legal challenges.

Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?

Real estate and construction problems are tangible, always at least a little unique, and, like going to court, allow me to get out of the office.

What do you like best about your career?

The best thing is working with clients to solve their problems in a creative way.

Tell us about your law firm:

I am the principal attorney of Long Law Offices, and am able to associate with trusted colleagues on an as-needed basis.

What are your strengths and style?

My ability to create order out of a chaotic legal situation and lead my client to the best solution under the circumstances.

Friendly, calm, determined.

Personal Interests:

Coaching youth sports, mountain biking, golf, my wife and children, my three dogs, and reading (not in that order!).

Office Manager/Assistant

None

Fax

(925) 284-5659

Office Hours

Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Emergency After Hours

No

Foreign Languages

None

Fixed-Price Services and Fees

None

Hourly Rates

$275

Free Initial Consultation?

$275 per hour.

Typical Retainer

Depends on case.

Understanding Fees

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