Lowell Haky, Esq.

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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 both plaintiff and defendant perspectives. He offers rare insight into corporate litigation risk assessment and settlement valuation.

• Mediation: Experienced Mediator, Temporary Judge, and Mandatory Settlement Conference Officer. Conducted hundreds of Mediations and Mandatory Settlement Conferences in San Francisco and Contra Costa Superior Courts and for the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing. Attained an impressive 85% settlement rate.
• High-Stakes Litigation: Litigated dozens of major financial industry cases on both the plaintiff and defense sides. Defended multibillion-dollar securities, antitrust, and regulatory enforcement claims. Recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in affirmative recovery cases for a major Asset Management company.
• Financial Services Expertise: Highly skilled in Securities, Asset Management, Financial Planning, Banking, ERISA, Employment, Theft of Trade Secrets, and Real Estate as both in-house and outside counsel.
• Distinctive Insights: Deep knowledge of corporate approach to evaluating litigation and regulatory risks and assessing settlement value. Extensive experience with top-tier plaintiff and defense-side firms in case evaluation and settlement strategy.
• Mediation Style: Recognized for fostering trust and resolving interpersonal conflicts to prioritize mutual interests. Combines friendliness, creativity, and determination to bring cases to a successful close.

Representative Cases

Testimonials

“I endorse Mr. Haky for mediator services. In one of my trust and estate litigation cases Mr. Haky was instrumental as a mandatory settlement conference mediator in helping the parties reach a settlement after over three years of very contentious litigation. In addition to probing, prodding, and pushing a bit, Mr. Haky also provided the parties with some creative settlement options. The MSC was scheduled for four hours during an afternoon session; however, settlement was only reached because Mr. Haky stayed with us until settlement was reached at 9:30 p.m. I can and do highly recommend Mr. Haky for mediator services.”

“Lowell was an excellent mediator, and handled the case both before and at the session with calmness and consummate, empathic focus to help the parties resolve their dispute. I look forward to working again with him in the future.”

“Lowell possesses the tools of an exceptional mediator combined with deep substantive legal knowledge, especially in financial cases. Lowell’s demeanor fosters trust and open communications, affording parties the best chance for resolving contentious disputes. Highly recommended.”

“Mr. Haky brings compassion and dedication to mediations.  He cares about the litigants and works to achieve a resolution that’s in everyone’s’ best interests.  Mr. Haky has an affable personality and is approachable – a breath of fresh air to clients who may be intimidated by the mediation process.  ”

“A practical-minded mediator who helped us achieve a creative and workable settlement. He listened to my client’s concerns and provided valuable guidance throughout the process. Most importantly, he got the case settled and we avoided an impending trial.”

“Mr. Haky worked tirelessly to resolve our case, including conducting multiple pre-mediation sessions and working into the evening. I was impressed with his tenacity and skill.”

“Very patient and persistent with difficult personalities.  Two thumbs up!”