ADR Services, Inc. is proud to welcome Hon. Nancy E. Zeltzer (Ret.) to our panel of distinguished neutrals. Judge Zeltzer is an esteemed judge, trial lawyer, and litigator with a wealth of practical experience in all aspects of civil litigation. Over her highly successful 45-year legal career, Judge Zeltzer has... read more
ADR Services, Inc. is excited to announce the addition of Sanford Jossen, Esq. to our panel of distinguished neutrals. Mr. Jossen is available for mediations, arbitrations, and references. Mr. Jossen is a pioneer in the field of alternative dispute resolution. Since 1987, he has mediated or arbitrated thousands of cases... read more
[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... read more
[Originally Published in Orange County Lawyer] Mediators are often described as “facilitative” or “evaluative”. Facilitative mediators bring the parties together, provide a safe space for them, serve them chocolate chip cookies in the afternoon, and try to help the parties reach a mutually satisfactory resolution of their dispute. Kumbaya. Evaluative... read more
Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye joins ADR Services, Inc. after an impressive judiciary career marked by extraordinary leadership and trailblazing initiatives. As the former leader of California’s judicial branch of government and chair of the Judicial Council, Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye managed to successfully steer the court through two massive crises —... read more
Originally published in the Los Angeles & San Francisco Daily Journal, March 23, 2023 Apologies are an integral aspect of human behavior. An apology given in appropriate circumstances can have a profound impact on both the person giving and receiving it. Besides the psychological benefits, apologies may – if done... read more
Justice For All: Celebrating Pro Bono is Legal Access Alameda’s annual fundraiser and celebration of pro bono legal services. Come join us on May 11th and eat, drink , socialize, and support Legal Access Alameda. Legal Access is a charity that provides free, direct legal assistance to low-income litigants in... read more
ADR Services, Inc. is exceptionally proud to announce the addition of Hon. Craig D. Karlan (Ret.) to our panel of distinguished neutrals. Judge Karlan is a trial lawyer’s judge; he is an invaluable asset to trial lawyers, due to his impassioned commitment to studying and mastering every aspect of a... read more
ADR Services, Inc. is proud to welcome Hon. Craig D. Karlan (Ret.) and Carmen Alberio, Esq. to our panel of distinguished neutrals to co-mediate your probate matters. Judge Karlan’s 20-year judicial career has been defined by exceptional service at the Santa Monica Courthouse. During his tenure, he served as the... read more
ADR Services, Inc. is proud to welcome Dave Carothers to our panel of distinguished neutrals. Mr. Carothers will serve as a full-time mediator dedicated to the resolution of labor and employment matters. With an impeccable track record spanning 36 years, Mr. Carothers is a trusted and experienced trial lawyer who... read more
