A Mediator Who Listens, Connects, and Resolves with a settlement rate exceeding 98%, Debra Bogaards, Esq., has earned a reputation as one of the most effective and empathetic mediators working today. Known for her thorough preparation, tenacity, and deep legal acumen spanning over four decades, Debra mediates disputes across a... read more
For years, personal injury attorneys litigating cases involving traumatic brain injury (TBI)—particularly “mild” TBI—have faced an uphill battle. Defendants and insurers frequently argue that mild TBI is transient and self-limiting. Plaintiffs’ counsel often must overcome skepticism about symptoms that are invisible, difficult to measure, and inconsistent across patients. Meanwhile, injured... read more
ADR Services, Inc. is proud to welcome MyKhanh Shelton, Esq. to our panel of distinguished neutrals. With over 25 years of experience as a litigator, in-house employment lawyer, and senior executive at Fortune 500 companies, MyKhanh brings a unique blend of legal acumen, practical business insight, conflict resolution expertise, and... read more
With over two decades of experience as a Judge, Hon. Suzanne Ramos Bolanos (Ret.) brings unparalleled expertise and insight to dispute resolution across a wide range of areas, including complex commercial disputes, employment, and medical malpractice. Whether from the bench as a judge, at the negotiation table as a settlement... read more
With nearly 50 years in the legal profession, Hon. Thomas Goethals (Ret.) brings a rare combination of courtroom grit, intellectual humility, and deep personal conviction to his new role as a neutral at ADR Services, Inc. From criminal trials that captured national headlines to complex civil matters resolved quietly in... read more
With a career that spans decades and hundreds if not thousands of civil cases, Hon. Verna Adams (Ret.) brings unmatched depth, diligence, and heart to her role as a neutral with ADR Services, Inc. A trailblazer in family law and probate, Judge Adams is known not only for her sharp... read more
With more than four decades in the legal profession 28 years as a practicing attorney and 18 years on the bench Hon. Stephen Pulido (Ret.) has built a reputation as a steady, experienced presence in the courtroom and beyond. Now serving as a neutral with ADR Services, Inc., Judge Pulido... read more
Hon. Verna Adams (Ret.) is a nationally recognized expert in mediation and adjudication of complex family law and probate cases. She is a judicial leader and retired Superior Court Judge with more than two decades of service on the Marin County Superior Court bench. A graduate of Wellesley College (A.B.,... read more
Hon. Thomas M. Goethals (Ret.) brings a wealth of experience, insight, and professionalism to his work as a dispute resolution neutral. Over nearly five decades, he has served as a trial lawyer, criminal prosecutor, Superior Court judge, and appellate justice. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a deep understanding of... read more
For over 30 years, Hon. Vedica Puri (Ret.) has been at the forefront of litigation and dispute resolution—first as a trial lawyer, then as a respected judge, and now as a mediator. Her legal career has been defined by an unwavering commitment to justice, first-hand knowledge of trial dynamics, and... read more
