EXPERIENCE
- Self-employed, since 1971; 1972, to present, Mediator, Factfinder, Arbitrator (interest & grievance);
- Dean Empire School of Law, 1990-1997:
- Partner Law Firm of Henderson, Stark & De Martini, 1973-1983;
- Since 1997, full time ADR practice.
- Selected as a neutral in 27 U.S. States including Alaska & Hawaii, as well as Okinawa & Japan - Mediated in 8 states.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
- MA - Conflict Resolution, 2001, McGregor School, Antioch University
- JD - 1968, Lincoln University, San Francisco, California
- BA - 1960, CA State University, Sacramento, California
- Admitted California Bar (1971)
MEDIATION & ADR TRAINING
- AAA Labor Arbitrator II, San Francisco, CA., June 2003
- Advanced Mediation Training, National Academy Of Arbitrators, San Antonio, TX;
- Bill Lincoln's, Collaborative Negotiations, Richmond, CA;
- Key Bridge Foundation, Mediating ADA Complaints, St. Louis, MO;
- The Alliance, Mediation of Statutory Employment Disputes, (EEOC, ADA, Harassment) WA. D.C.;
- McGregor School, Antioch University, Conflict Resolution, Masters program, Yellow Springs, OH;
- Mediation Training, Center for Dispute Resolution, Willamette School of Law;
- JAMS/ENDISPUTE programs, Mediating the Litigated Case, Institute for Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine University School of Law, Malibu, & Mediating Complex Cases, S.F.,
CA;
TYPE OF CASES MEDIATED TO SUCCESSFUL CONCLUSION
- EEO claims U.S. Forestry Service & its employees, Mediations held in San Francisco, CA, & College Station, TX.
- Wrongful termination allegation - terminated for filing false Workers Compensation claim.
- City employee terminated -- sexual harassment & threatening his supervisor -- he claimed wrongful termination.
- Sexual harassment, & constructive termination of private club employee.
- Collective bargaining issues: wages, benefits, work schedule, release time and related issues - this mediation was a statutory requirement in the State of Alaska, prior to Interest Arbitration of the unsolved issues.
- Labor contract issues: wages, benefits, release time of Sheriff Deputies, in Nevada.
- Mediated, ADA access and disability accommodation complaints against businesses, through Key Bridge Foundation's contract with U.S. Department of Justice.
- Numerous real estate matters: purchase & sale agreements, property line disputes, access, and maint. of roads.
- Construction/building matters: faulty construction, failure to construct according to plans, failure to meet time requirements, quality of material used (materials variation).
- Scenic easement, trimming/removal of trees obstructing neighbors view of SF Bay (5 parties).
- Dismissal of shareholder Engineer from Professional Corporation.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
- National Academy of Arbitrators (1978);
- American, California, San Francisco, Sonoma County Bar Associations;
- Conflict Resolution Association (formerly SPIDR);
- Society of Federal Labor Relations Professionals;
- American Arbitration Association;
- National Employment Law Mediators.
HONORS
- Listed in 1987, The Best Lawyers in America
Designated as one of the top 1% of the Attorneys in the U.S.
COMPENSATION
- Mediation services: $360/hr, plus travel & expenses.
- Cancellation Fee: 4 hours without 15-calendar day advance notice.
- Rates Effective January 1, 2006
REFERENCES PROVIDED UPON REQUEST
For information or consultation:
Call: (707) 838-9910
Fax: (707) 838-9920
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