Claudia Hagadus Long Attorney/ Mediator 950 Risa Road, 2nd Floor Lafayette CA 94549 Tel: (925) 284-6350 Fax: (925) 284-5659 Email: claudia@longlawoffices.com www.longlawoffices.com

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Biographical Notes:

Claudia Hagadus Long is experienced in the mediation of construction problems, commercial disputes, business dissolutions, real property purchase and sale matters, banking matters, employment cases and conflicts between heirs of decedents' estates.

She has mediated over 800 cases, and she enhances her experience with complete preparation before every mediation. She expects full preparation by counsel and parties, and a commitment by all participants to full participation in the mediation.

Ms. Long understands that every case is a web of facts, law, intentions, emotions and goals. None of these elements can be disregarded in fashioning a solution that benefits all parties. Her substantial experience as a litigator before turning to mediation as a full time practice gives her an understanding of the benefits and pitfalls of trial as a solution to disputes. She is equally comfortable mediating a multi-party construction defect case and a two party inter-family dispute over an inheritance.

Ms. Long also provides arbitration, Special Master, and insurance umpire services in her areas of expertise.

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Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Rates: Rates and fees, effective July 1, 2009. 1. Standard rate for 2 party cases: $350 per hour, 1 hour preparation/ administration, and 4 hour mediation minimum. Time spent beyond the minimum will be billed at the hourly rate at the end of the mediation. 2. Standard rate for 3 or more parties: $125 per hour per party, 0.5 hour preparation/ administration per party, 5 hour mediation minimum. Time spent beyond the minimum will be billed at the hourly rate at the end of the mediation. 3. Special Limited Jurisdiction 2 party cases: $500 per party total, 0.5 hour preparation/administration, 3 hours mediation, fixed time. Time limit strictly enforced. Mediations may begin at 9:30 or at 1:30 pm, may be set on 48 hours notice, schedule permitting, and may be conducted in English and Spanish, as needed by the parties. Limited Jurisdiction cases are determined as follows: either the case is filed in a court of limited jurisdiction, or if the matter is pre-filing, the claimant agrees that the initial, opening demand of for settlement will not exceed $20,000. Any exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis. Minimum fees are due 10 days before the mediation date.

Payment: Minimum fees due 10 days before the mediation date.

Cancellation Policy: 7 days notice or a fee of $500 is charged to the canceling party.

AVAILABILITY & BOOKING INFORMATION

Calendar Last Updated: 28 Jul 10	Check the online calendar, then to confirm current availability, please call (925) 284-6350