I have 40 years of trial, arbitration and mediation experience.  I have successfully mediated over 30 disputes as a mediator and well over 100 cases as a litigator.  These mediations have included a wide variety of matters including personal injury claims; employment claims; business disputes; real estate disputes; construction-related disputes including defect claims, cost overrun claims and construction site accidents; etc.  I received my formal training as a mediator in 2014 at the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University.  I recently took down my shingle as a practicing lawyer to focus solely on being a mediator to assist people and businesses in resolving their disputes.  I have flexibility and availability for scheduling and my fees are quite reasonable.  I strongly prefer to handle mediations in person with all decision-makers in attendance but if this is not possible, mediations can be done virtually.  You have my promise that I will give every mediation my absolute best effort to get the dispute resolved.

Education:

·      Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, 2014

·      J.D., University of San Francisco, 1976

o      Law Review, Topics Editor

o      McAuliffe Honor Society

·      B.A., Political Science/Russian Studies, Colgate University, 1972

Affiliations:

·       Member, American Bar Association

·       Member, California State Bar

 Professional Recognition:

·       Super Lawyers Distinction in Construction (Multiple Years)