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Aug 5, 2024

Hon. Victoria Gerrard Chaney (Ret.) Joins ADR Services, Inc.

We are thrilled to announce that Hon. Victoria Gerrard Chaney (Ret.) has joined ADR Services, Inc. as a distinguished mediator, arbitrator, referee, and appellate consultant. Justice Chaney brings over four decades of unparalleled legal experience to our team. She was confirmed to the California Court of Appeal, Second District, Division... read more

Jun 12, 2024

Steven S. Abern, Esq. Joins ADR Services, Inc.

ADR Services, Inc. is proud to welcome Steven S. Abern, Esq. to our panel of distinguished neutrals. Mr. Abern’s extensive legal career spans 34 years, during which he served as the Managing Partner at Haapala, Thompson & Abern, one of the preeminent insurance defense firms in the Bay Area. His... read more

Jun 10, 2024

Lowell Haky, Esq. Joins ADR Services, Inc.

ADR Services, Inc. is proud to welcome Lowell Haky, Esq. to our panel of distinguished neutrals. Mr. Haky is a talented 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... read more

Jun 3, 2024

Mark D. Kramer, Esq. Joins ADR Services, Inc.

ADR Services, Inc. is proud to welcome Mark D. Kramer, Esq. to our panel of distinguished neutrals. Drawing upon a career spanning over four decades as both a mediator and trial lawyer, Mr. Kramer utilizes his extensive experience to assist parties in resolving disputes, bringing invaluable expertise to the mediation... read more

May 20, 2024

Hon. Gregory Keosian (Ret.) Joins ADR Services, Inc.

ADR Services, Inc. is proud to announce the addition of Hon. Gregory Keosian (Ret.) to our panel of distinguished neutrals. Judge Keosian brings a distinguished background in law and dispute resolution to his role as a neutral. With an impressive 22 years of judicial experience and 16 years of civil... read more

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May 13, 2024

Fight for Democracy, Part I Protect the Election: June 6, 2024 Event at ADR Services, Inc. Presented by Queen’s Bench Bar Association and the Women Lawyers of Alameda County

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Co-Sponsored by the Queen’s Bench Bar Association and the Women Lawyers of Alameda County, join us for the Fight for Democracy Party One: Protect the Election and learn what lawyers and the public can do for voter protection. Date:
June 6, 2024 Time:
5:30 p.m. –... read more

May 13, 2024

Hon. Margaret L. Oldendorf (Ret.) Joins ADR Services, Inc.

ADR Services, Inc. is proud to announce that Hon. Margaret L. Oldendorf (Ret.) has joined our distinguished panel of mediators and arbitrators. Judge Oldendorf brings with her nearly 20 years of judicial experience, having served with distinction as a Judge of the Los Angeles Superior Court. Among her judicial assignments,... read more

Apr 29, 2024

Hon. Evelio M. Grillo (Ret.) Joins ADR Services, Inc.

Hon. Evelio M. Grillo (Ret.) is a native of the San Francisco Bay Area and a distinguished legal professional with extensive experience in public service and private practice. After earning a B.A. in political science and a Masters of Public Policy from the University of California at Berkeley, Judge Grillo... read more

Apr 19, 2024

Michael R. Diliberto, Esq.’s Proposal To Revise Request for Dismissal Form is Adopted by Judicial Council of California

Michael R. Diliberto, Esq.’s proposal to revise Judicial Council form CIV-110 (Request for Dismissal) by adding a new “check the box” option to request dismissal of an action “without prejudice and with the court retaining jurisdiction (Code Civ. Proc., § 664.6),” is being circulated by the Judicial Council of California... read more

Apr 1, 2024

Peter J. Linn, Esq. Joins ADR Services, Inc.

ADR Services, Inc. is proud to welcome Peter J. Linn, Esq. to our panel of distinguished neutrals. Mr. Linn is a seasoned mediator and litigator with nearly three decades of expertise in the Bay Area legal landscape. With a wealth of experience in civil trial law, Mr. Linn brings a... read more