‘Do the Right Thing’: Ethical Dilemmas in Collaborative Practice
Join us for a dynamic one-hour ethics webinar exploring the intricate landscape of collaborative practice. Delve into the ethical considerations that arise when professionals from diverse disciplines collaborate, navigating through real-world scenarios and best practices. From communication challenges to confidentiality dilemmas, this webinar offers valuable insights and strategies for fostering
Haky, Lowell
MEDIATOR – FINANCIAL SERVICES Lowell Haky, Esq. is an accomplished mediator offering broad expertise in the financial services industry. With extensive experience in securities, asset management, banking, ERISA, trade secrets, employment, and real estate, Mr. Haky has a unique dispute resolution outlook honed through litigating high-stakes cases from
Gideon Kracov, Esq. Joins ADR Services, Inc.
Gideon Kracov, Esq. is a distinguished mediator with 30 years of experience specializing in civil, environmental, and real estate cases. Mr. Kracov offers demonstrated expertise honed by 30 years of experience providing dispute resolution services to a diverse clientele, including businesses, individuals, labor organizations, and non-profit entities. He has an
Kracov, Gideon
Mediator • Special Master Gideon Kracov, Esq. is a distinguished mediator with 30 years of experience specializing in environmental, real estate, and class action cases. Mr. Kracov offers demonstrated expertise honed by 30 years of experience providing dispute resolution services to a diverse clientele, including businesses, individuals, labor
Wood, Victoria
Hon. Victoria Wood (Ret.) is a retired Judge of the Napa County Superior Court where she served her community with dedication for nearly two decades. Judge Wood’s judicial tenure was marked by versatility, as she has presided over a wide range of cases in various assignments, including civil, probate and
Bogaards, Debra
Debra Bogaards, Esq. has served as a private mediator for over five years, as well as a mandatory settlement conference officer in San Francisco for over five years and in Marin County for almost 30 years. Her extensive career highlights a remarkable track record of successfully mediating hundreds of cases,
Negotiating and Settling Tort Cases: Evaluating the Case, Making the Demand, Bargaining Directly or in Mediation
The reality is that most lawsuits settle. Thus, just as every case should have trial themes and discovery strategies, each one should have a settlement plan and strategy. But most lawyers mistakenly assume that what persuades a jury will persuade opposing counsel or meet the needs of the defendant’s insurers,
Golper, John
John Golper, Esq. is one of the preeminent labor and employment litigators in California, bringing over 48 years of unparalleled expertise to the dispute resolution arena. Since 2019, he has spent as much time mediating employment disputes as he has as an advocate. Mr. Golper is now dedicated to fostering
Controlling the Narrative in a Successful Mediation
Join us for an illuminating session where we unravel essential soft skills required in successful mediation. Explore the art of controlling narratives – a skill that empowers attorneys to guide conversations and outcomes in a constructive direction. Gain insights into managing expectations and fostering a conducive environment for resolving conflicts
Sepassi, Steven
With over 25 years of experience as a skilled litigator, Steven M. Sepassi, Esq. is a highly accomplished professional in handling a wide range of legal matters, including personal injury, school liability, real estate, landlord-tenant, commercial, and insurance cases. Known for his unwavering tenacity and civility, he consistently demonstrates a
Mock Mediation – Real Strategies: A Behind the Scenes Look at Achieving Successful Resolution
The stage is set: a motorcyclist collides with a driver making a left turn. The mediation is scheduled for September 13, 2023 at 12 p.m. Join real life Mediator Judge Paul Beeman, as he works with plaintiff’s counsel Doris Cheng, Esq. (Walkup Melodia) and defense counsel Jahmal
Social Equity, Cannabis, and LACBA’s Pro Bono Program
[Originally published in Los Angeles Lawyer] Cannabis has had a long love-hate relationship with regulatory agencies. The federal government still hates it and deems it a Schedule 1 controlled substance, sharing the same category as heroin.1 Does that seem right, given that the plant arguably offers valid medical uses? California
Willhite, Thomas
The Honorable Thomas L. Willhite, Jr. joined ADR Services, Inc. in February 2023 after a distinguished judicial career of more than 30 years, having served on the former Los Angeles Municipal Court, the Los Angeles Superior Court, and the California Court of Appeal. As a judge of the Los Angeles
Arbitration
As an Administrator, ADR Services, Inc.’s role is to manage the administrative aspects of the arbitration, such as facilitating the appointment of an arbitrator, scheduling of hearings and handling the fees associated with the arbitration. ADR Services, Inc. does not decide the merits of a case or make substantive rulings
Resolving Cannabis Disputes
Presented by the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section of the San Diego County Bar Association. This program offers 1. 0 General MCLE Credit. Featuring:
- Hon. Jacqueline Connor (Ret), Neutral, ADR Services, Inc.
- Hon. James Lambden (Ret), Neutral, ADR Services, Inc.
Mediating Post-Pandemic: Maximizing the Benefits and Managing the Challenges That Lie Ahead
The Attorney Outreach Committee of the Southern California Mediation Association (SCMA) invites you to attend a free one-hour webinar (hosted on Zoom) on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, from 12 noon to 1 p.m. PST. Its title: “Mediating Post-Pandemic: Maximizing the Benefits and Managing the Challenges that Lie Ahead”. The program
See, Ramona
Hon. Ramona G. See (Ret.) joined ADR Services, Inc. in 2021 after spending over two decades as a Judge of the Los Angeles Superior Court, where she earned a reputation for being an incredibly bright, hardworking jurist with a strong legal mind. During her judicial tenure, Judge See presided in
MCLE – Mediation, Settlement Conferences and Negotiation Tactics – February 4, 2021
Trial lawyer John Worden and mediator Mark LeHocky — co-chairs of BASF’s ADR/Arbitration Section – will discuss the nuts and bolts of how mediations and settlement conferences work, with particular emphasis on prepping clients and yourselves to improve everyone’s negotiating prospects. This interactive program will explore critical pre-work as
Levy, Leonard
After 30 years of experience as a trial attorney trying complex business, construction, insurance (including surety and fidelity), personal injury, products liability, and real estate cases, Len Levy began resolving disputes as a mediator and arbitrator in 1998. In his more than 23 year career as a neutral, Len has
Rosenberg, Gerald
Hon. Gerald Rosenberg (Ret.) joined ADR Services, Inc. in 2019 after an impressive 44-year career as a civil litigator, Court Commissioner, and Judge of the Superior Court. He is available for mediations, arbitrations, reference assignments, mock trials, and private trials. After graduating from Southwestern Law School, Judge Rosenberg established a
LeHocky, Mark
For over 30 years, Mark LeHocky has mediated, managed and resolved hundreds of cases nationwide ranging from intellectual property, antitrust and other business disputes, consumer and employment class actions, malpractice actions, as well as mass torts, crisis and critical path negotiations. For this work, Mr. LeHocky has been repeatedly recognized
Schulte, Mary
Hon. Mary Fingal Schulte retired from the Orange County Superior Court in 2017 after 20 years on the bench. She enjoyed a distinguished judicial career as a respected trial judge, having herself been an experienced trial lawyer and civil litigator for nearly 20 years before her appointment to the bench.
Tarighati, Mitchell
Mitchell M. Tarighati, Esq. is a seasoned mediator with an exceptional track record of settled cases. Already an experienced civil litigator in private practice, Mr. Tarighati has been engaged in dispute resolution work since 2012, resolving cases with complex issues by diplomatically and patiently bridging the divide between the parties.
Moberly, Jamoa
After a distinguished and diverse career as a judge for 21 years preceded by a successful career as a litigator and trial lawyer for 20 years, Hon. Jamoa A. Moberly (Ret.) returned to her roots in alternative dispute resolution to serve as a mediator, arbitrator, and referee with ADR
Arbitration Rules
To provide the highest level of effectiveness for your arbitration, ADR Services, Inc. offers rules, procedures and guidelines designed to address the needs of the parties and promote clear and shared expectations regarding the process.
The parties shall be deemed to have made these rules a
Milton, David
Judge Milton is exceptionally well qualified to facilitate resolution of cases, and believes that irrespective of complexity and size, all cases deserve the same degree of dignity and care in handling. He has practiced law for nearly 45 years and brings 24 years of judicial experience having handled numerous civil
Reed, Sheridan
Known for her unparalleled commitment to fairness, Judge Reed enjoyed a long and satisfying career on the bench. Over the course of her 25 years as a bench officer, she earned the reputation of possessing superior legal knowledge, an even temperament, and an understanding of what it takes to practice
Careers
Our Staff ADR Services, Inc. is a California statewide community of professionals who strive for excellence in providing service to our clients and collaborating with our talented team of experienced neutrals. Our mission is to help individuals and businesses resolve disputes efficiently and effectively, and each staff member plays an important
Catalog of Services
Mediation Mediation is a confidential, non-binding process in which the parties attempt to settle their legal dispute through active participation of a third party (mediator). The trained mediator facilitates communication and works to find points of agreement between disputants in order to reach a mutually acceptable and fair resolution of
Oakland
Our Oakland office is the newest ADR Services, Inc. location and boasts beautiful views of Lake Merritt, just steps away from bustling downtown. The well-appointed space is meant to inspire tranquility and encourage resolution.
About Lucie Barron
At the helm of ADR Services, Inc., its Founder and President, Lucie Barron has become for some, synonymous with the concept of alternative dispute resolution. Ms. Barron has had a remarkable professional and personal journey. Born in Germany of Russian parents who were prisoners of war, Ms. Barron spent the