“Settlement or mediation is greatly preferable to trial, and generally results in effective compromise. The only certainty in trial is high legal fees with no ability to negotiate a compromise.”
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION EXPERIENCE
Sole and panel arbitrator/mediator of numerous closely-held corporation and partnership disputes, including business valuations, business dissolution, contract interpretations, and real estate and family law matters pertaining to division of property. Additional mediator and arbitrator experience in professional malpractice and financial accounting disputes including those involving health care providers and partnership and corporate dissolution.
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION TRAINING
Extensive training through American Arbitration Association, as well as countless engagements as mediator and arbitrator within the scope of his legal career.
Training Includes:
- AAA Webinar, ADR and Emerging Technologies, 2013
- AAA Arbitrator Ethics & Disclosure (ACE003), 2006
- ACE005 - Chairing an Arbitration Panel: Managing Procedures, Process & Dynamics, 2006
- ACE002 - Pro Se: Managing Cases Involving Self-Represented Parties, 2005
- AAA Arbitrator Update 2001
- AAA Commercial Arbitrator II Training, Seattle, 2001
- AAA Commercial Arbitrator Training, Seattle, 2000
- AAA Basic Arbitrator Training, 1994
- Various other ADR training
WE PROVIDE PRIVATE ARBITRATION, SETTLEMENT ALTERNATIVES AND MEDIATION OF:
- Marital Dissolution / Division of Assets
- Child Custody and Support
- Business and Commercial Dispute Resolution
- Real Estate Dispute Resolution
- Shareholder Dispute Resolution
- Legal Malpractice
- Accounting Malpractice
- Employment and Workplace Disputes
- Family Disputes including Trusts and Estates