Susan Phyllis Addy, ADR Attorney in San Clemente, California
Over 37 years of legal practice · focused on ADR, Employment, and Litigation
MemberatSusan P. Addy
San Clemente, CA
Practicing adr in San Clemente since 1989.
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- Years practicing
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Susan Phyllis Addy is a member based in San Clemente, CA. The practice focuses on ADR, Employment, and Litigation. Susan has over 37 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Susan P. Addy.
- Based in
- San Clemente, CA
- Experience
- over 37 years
- Known for
- ADR · Employment · Litigation
- Handles ADR, Employment, and Litigation matters from San Clemente, CA.
- Over 37 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Susan Phyllis Addy: Susan Phyllis Addy is a member based in San Clemente, CA. The practice focuses on ADR, Employment, and Litigation. Susan has over 37 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Susan P. Addy.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Susan takes on
Susan concentrates on adr, employment, litigation, and business. Each area below outlines the kind of case Susan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
ADR
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Employment
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Litigation
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Business
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ADR cases in San Clemente, California
Susan takes adr matters in San Clemente, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Susan agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in San Clemente, California
Susan takes employment matters in San Clemente, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Susan agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in San Clemente, California
Susan takes litigation matters in San Clemente, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Susan agrees to represent you.
Business cases in San Clemente, California
Susan takes business matters in San Clemente, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Susan agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Susan Phyllis Addy — adr lawyer in San Clemente
Susan Phyllis Addy is a member based in San Clemente, CA. The practice focuses on ADR, Employment, and Litigation. Susan has over 37 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Susan P. Addy.
Susan Phyllis Addy is a lawyer practicing mediation, arbitration, employment litigation and 3 other areas of law. Susan received a B.A. degree from National University in 1983, and has been licensed for 37 years. Susan practices at Susan P. Addy in San Clemente, CA.
Working with Susan on a adr matter
Susan Phyllis Addy is a lawyer practicing mediation, arbitration, employment litigation and 3 other areas of law. Susan received a B.A. degree from National University in 1983, and has been licensed for 37 years. Susan practices at Susan P. Addy in San Clemente, CA.
Who Susan represents
Susan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adr, employment, and litigation matters in San Clemente and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
National University School of Law
J.D. · 1988
National University
B.A. · 1983
Jurisdictions
Susan's state bar admissions
U.S. District Court,
1992 · ACTIVE
California
1989 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1989 · ACTIVE
Susan studied at J.D. in National University School of Law and B.A. in National University.
Law school and academic background
Susan completed J.D. in National University School of Law and B.A. in National University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Susan runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Susan's professional memberships and bar associations
Orange County Bar Association State Bar of California Orange County Trial Lawyers Association
membership
Locations
Susan Phyllis Addy's office in San Clemente
Susan's primary office is at 5 Via Jazmin, San Clemente, CA, 92672. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Susan Phyllis Addy — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new adr attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Susan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Susan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Susan's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Susan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a adr attorney in San Clemente, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many adr matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Susan
Susan discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in adr practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every adr matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Susan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Susan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many adr practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Susan Phyllis Addy
How much does it cost to hire Susan for a adr case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Susan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Susan offer a free consultation?
Susan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Susan's office. Some adr attorneys offer free consults — check Susan's current terms during booking.
How long do adr cases in California typically take?
Simple adr matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Susan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Susan take my case if I'm outside San Clemente?
Susan is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Susan will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Susan?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Susan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Susan accepting new adr clients right now?
Susan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
ADR attorneys serving San Clemente, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
Susan handles adr matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified adr attorneys in that community.
- San Clemente386 attorneys
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
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