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)