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Rodney James Hahn
San Diego, CA Arbitration & Mediation Attorney with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Business, Insurance Defense and Tax
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
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Kristen Walton
Pomona, CA Arbitration & Mediation Lawyer with 28 years of experience
319 S Park Ave #C
Pomona, CA 91766
Arbitration & Mediation, Insurance Claims and Products Liability
California Western School of Law
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John Robert Armstrong
Laguna Hills, CA Arbitration & Mediation Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Appeals, Business and Employment
Trial and Appellate Lawyer with 27 years of experience in handling large loss/high exposure, complex civil claims in insurance defense, insurance subrogation, business, construction, commercial, intellectual property, labor and employment matters, and estate litigation.
Before founding Armstrong Law Group in 2021, John Armstrong was a founding partner of Horwitz, Cron & Armstrong, LLP, and was an equity partner with Murtaugh Meyer Nelson & Treglia, LLP (2001-2010). Before that, John was associated with prestigious insurance defense law firms, namely Mower, Koeller, Nebeker, Carlson & Haluck, LLP (1998-2001) and Demler, Armstrong & Rowland, LLP (1996-1998).
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Steven Lawrence Krongold
Irvine, CA Arbitration & Mediation Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Business, IP and Trademarks
Loyola Law School
Nearly 30 years of litigation experience in state and federal courts. Specialize in representing small and mid-size businesses in variety of commercial disputes.
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Luke S. Carlson
Aliso Viejo, CA Arbitration & Mediation Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Business, Real Estate and Tax
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
Luke Carlson always had an interest in business, real estate, and the protection of wealth. During his collegiate career, he realized law was the best way to immerse himself in these verticals. Today, as owner of LS Carlson Law, he and his team of attorneys service clients with their business, real estate, and estate planning needs. By nature, he is a strategist and loves analyzing a situation to determine the best solution to a client’s issue. Carlson understands that the practice of law provides endless opportunities to engage in strategic thinking. Whether it be against an opponent in litigation, which...
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Terri Joann Breer
Irvine, CA Arbitration & Mediation Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation
Pepperdine University School of Law
I am a family law attorney and mediator. I specialize in assisting couples settle their divorce cases out of court through my consensual dispute resolution processes, mediation and collaborative divorce. I have over twenty years experience working with couples to resolve the issues in their divorce using my flat fee mediation programs. I also work as a collaborative attorney in cases where I collaborate with the couple and other professionals, including Child Specialists, Divorce Coaches, Marriage and Family Therapists and Financial Specialists. My clients save money using a problem solving approach that allows them to...
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Grenville Thomas Pridham
Anaheim, CA Arbitration & Mediation Attorney with 40 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Consumer
University of San Diego School of Law
Mr. Pridham helps clients enforce their rights involving the consumer finance laws (debt and credit) and with their wills and living trusts. Mr. Pridham also advises on conservatorships and related elder law issues. He also represents consumers who have been ripped off in any sort of the following financial transactions: Debt Collectors who misstate the amount of debt or harass. False or inaccurate Credit Report information. Manufacturers for violations of the Federal Consumer Warranty Act. ...
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Melissa Roudabush
Orange, CA Arbitration & Mediation Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation
UCLA School of Law
Mrs. Roudabush is a Senior Partner at R & S Law Group, LLP. Mrs. Roudabush is passionate about helping her clients find long-term solutions as peacefully as possible. Throughout her legal career, Mrs. Roudabush has worked in private practice, devoting her time to helping families. Mrs. Roudabush has spent time as a Managing Attorney in a busy family law practice and has also served clients in the areas of probate law, civil litigation, intellectual property, tax, and international criminal law. Melissa Roudabush earned her J.D. from UCLA in 2004 and her B.A. in Sociology and Women's...
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Tenny Christine Rostomian-Amin
Irvine, CA Arbitration & Mediation Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation
Pepperdine Univ School of Law and Pepperdine University School of Law
Tenny Amin is a Co-owner/Partner in the firm’s Irvine, California office. She focuses her practice on family law litigation and mediation. Well-known for her effective and assertive representation, Tenny has extensive experience in handling all aspects of family law cases ranging from mediations to trials involving child custody and child support, spousal support, and division of property. Committed to the intelligent and effective representation of her clients, Tenny focuses her practice on intricate custody disputes as well as cases involving the characterization and division of high asset and complex marital estates.
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Elijah Marcus Underwood
Newport Beach, CA Arbitration & Mediation Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Real Estate
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Eli is the owner of Underwood Law Firm, P.C. The son of two small-business owners, Eli knows that your business or investment is an extension of your family's ambitions, and may be its most precious asset. He frequently represents land owners, developers, builders, contractors, realtors, and other business professionals.
Eli understands that protecting your business or real estate can be like protecting your family. He has strong experience in civil litigation, and has succeeded at every stage of the judicial process, including winning bench and jury trials. He is no stranger to aggressive fast-paced litigation, and genuinely enjoys delving into the...
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Maurice Mandel II
Newport Beach, CA Arbitration & Mediation Lawyer with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Consumer and Employment
Western State University College of Law
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My practice has focused on EMPLOYMENT LAW cases in Federal and California Courts for 40+ years. I am a trial attorney, and have handled employment and housing cases involving race, age, gender, and physical disability harassment and discrimination and cases involving sexual harassment and discrimination.
I also handle WAGE AND HOUR matters involving the wrongful theft of wages, including class actions. I have represented both the employee and employer although I predominately represent the employee....
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N. Munro Merrick
Del Mar, CA Arbitration & Mediation Attorney with 48 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Business and Real Estate
University of San Diego
If you have a business dispute, you need a lawyer with business experience. My positions have included market research analyst, product manager, and international marketing, for an oil company and three electronics companies. I have also owned and managed a stereo-TV store, a service station, and a Goodyear Tire facility. From the day I received my law license in 1977, my practice has concentrated on two areas: business and real estate. I have negotiated, prepared and enforced contracts, and evicted defaulting tenants. Most importantly, I have negotiated settlements to most of the disputes that...
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Nicholas J. Ferraro
San Diego, CA Arbitration & Mediation Attorney
(619) 693-7727
3160 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 308
San Diego, CA 92108
Arbitration & Mediation and Employment
University of San Diego School of Law
Nick Ferraro is a founding attorney of Ferraro Vega Employment Lawyers in San Diego, CA.
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Yolanda Annette Slaughter
Los Angeles, CA Arbitration & Mediation Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Employment, Entertainment & Sports and Products Liability
Western State University College of Law
Ms. Slaughter has over 20 years of trial and litigation experience in Employment and Labor Law, Civil/Business Law, Trademark Infringement, and Personal Injury.
Ms. Slaughter is also a mediator and has successfully bridged the gap to resolution of hundreds of cases. Ms. Slaughter is an adjunct Professor, teaching English, English to Foreign Learners, and Paralegal instruction.
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Orion Bylsma
San Diego, CA Arbitration & Mediation Lawyer
Arbitration & Mediation
University of Michigan Law School
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Ted Khalaf
Riverside, CA Arbitration & Mediation Lawyer with 25 years of experience
3403 10th St
Riverside, CA 92501
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Business, Employment and Products Liability
Western State Univ COL
Ted Khalaf is highly skilled in all legal matters pertaining to Divorce and Family Law within the state of California. Our team of skilled lawyers will represent you throughout the process of understanding your rights around a divorce, custody battle or marital and child support situation. Besides being emotionally devastating, a divorce can be financially crippling, and it is essential that you align yourself with a Divorce and Family Law attorney who will represent you to the fullest extent. A Proven Track Record of Success Whether you are dealing with the difficult task of marital property...
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Gordon Hunt
Pasadena, CA Arbitration & Mediation Attorney with 65 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Real Estate
USC Law School
Gordon Hunt is a premiere legal authority on construction law and litigation in California, serving the Los Angeles Area. Mr. Hunt has authored several books on construction law including “Mechanic’s Liens”, “Claims on Public Works”, “Construction Disputes”, “Construction Law”, “Stop Notice Remedy in California”, “Releases, Vouchers and Joint Checks in the Construction Industry”, “Claims on Private Works”, “Construction Claims: Recovery for Defective Plans and Specifications”, “Construction Industry Claims”, “Public Works” and “Strict Liability in the Construction Industry”. He has also co-authored the books "California Construction Law, 16th Edition" and "California Construction Lending and the Law".
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Norma Ann Dawson
Long Beach, CA Arbitration & Mediation Attorney with 45 years of experience
(562) 997-9245
3553 Atlantic Avenue, Suite B1328
Long Beach, CA 90807-5606
Arbitration & Mediation, Business, Consumer and Employment
University of Michigan Law School
The Law Offices of Norma Ann Dawson, founded in 1994, is located in Long Beach, California. In the past decade and a half, it has become a respected law firm in Southern California, providing legal risk management and alternative dispute resolution services in areas such as real estate transactions and litigation, and business transactions and litigation. Ms. Dawson's law practice focuses on general corporate counseling, corporate and regulatory compliance, and ethics, with a view toward minimizing the risk of liability, especially regulatory and contractual liability.
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Adam Lewis Prossin
San Diego, CA Arbitration & Mediation Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Business, Consumer and Entertainment & Sports
Golden Gate University School of Law, Thomas Jefferson School of Law and Western State University College of Law
Our founding Attorney, Adam L. Prossin, Esq., has been a practicing attorney since 1994. The Prossin Law Firm focuses on local law in practice areas such as Family Law (Divorce, Custody, Support, Restraining Orders, Guardianships, Adoptions etc.), Dispute Resolution (Mediation & Arbitration), Estate Planning, Business Law, Sports Law & Athlete Representation, Immigration Law, etc. We are the only Issaquah Highlands Law Firm. You can click on the Practice Areas tab on our webpage to see the areas of law that we focus on primarily. The Prossin Law Firm advises and represents individuals and corporate clients both locally and globally. We...
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Samuel M. Salom
San Diego, CA Arbitration & Mediation Lawyer with 8 years of experience
(858) 997-2264
4025 Camino Del Rio South
Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92108
Arbitration & Mediation, Business, Employment and Real Estate
California Western School of Law
Attorney Samuel M. Salom represents individuals and business entities in civil, business, and commercial litigation matters involving contracts, debt collection, employment, real estate/property, and other related matters. This includes representation with post-judgment enforcement and collection efforts. Mr. Salom also provides legal counsel to businesses on various corporate, transactional, contract, and employment matters.
Mr. Salom represents clients in both California State and Federal courts and is licensed to practice law in all California State Courts, as well as the United States District Court for the Southern District of California, and United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of California.
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John Abassian
Los Angeles, CA Arbitration & Mediation Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation
Trinity Law School
Abassian Marrache LLP is boutique law firm based in Los Angeles (LA) California (CA). We are dedicated to providing every client with personal and attentive representation while aggressively fighting for their rights. We strive to build relationships with our clients that last long after the resolution of the case.
We assist individuals in Los Angeles County, Riverside County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Ventura County as well as Santa Barbara County.
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David Allen Sergenian
Los Angeles, CA Arbitration & Mediation Attorney with 21 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Appeals, Business and Consumer
University of Virginia School of Law
David A. Sergenian is the founder of Sergenian Law, a Professional Corporation. His practice concentrates in the areas of copyright, trademarks, trade secrets, partnership and startup disputes, appellate practice, and general commercial litigation. In addition, he has extensive experience in patent law, securities litigation, entertainment litigation, and employment actions. He has represented clients on “both sides of the v.,” including numerous Fortune 500 companies, in litigations, trials, arbitrations, and alternative dispute resolutions.
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Philip Earl Cook
Los Angeles, CA Arbitration & Mediation Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Business, Insurance Claims and Securities
UCLA School of Law
Phil Cook is a first-chair business trial lawyer with experience in jury and bench trials, as well as domestic and international arbitrations before AAA, FINRA and ICC panels. He has argued appeals in the Ninth Circuit and the California Court of Appeal.
Although Phil focuses on policyholder insurance recovery, corporate governance and partnership disputes, and securities and financial products claims, he has represented clients in individual and class action cases involving contract disputes, Business and Professions Code section 17200 claims and other business torts, antitrust and trade regulation, patent and trademark infringement, trade secrets, product liability and toxic torts, governmental...
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Richard Newman
San Diego, CA Arbitration & Mediation Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Business, Communications and Consumer
Richard B. Newman is an FTC defense lawyer and marketing compliance and regulatory defense attorney at Hinch Newman LLP focusing on advertising and digital media matters. His FTC defense attorney practice includes conducting legal compliance reviews of advertising campaigns, representing clients in investigations and enforcement actions brought by the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general, commercial litigation, advising clients on promotional marketing programs, and negotiating and drafting legal agreements. Richard is currently admitted to practice law in California, New York, Nevada, the District of Columbia, and before the United States District Court for the Districts of Northern, Central and...
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Victor A Bullock
Los Angeles, CA Arbitration & Mediation Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Business, Employment and IP
UC Hastings COL
Victor A. Bullock, the founder of our firm, is a solution-focused, client-centered attorney with broad legal knowledge and experience. Professional experience includes providing counsel to individual, government and corporate clients with a focus on balancing organizational and business needs against legal risks. Experienced in counseling on regulatory and commercial matters, as well as defending and prosecuting multi-million dollar lawsuits and exposures including general liability, intellectual property, employment and breach of contract lawsuits.
Mr. Bullock has compiled that experience and helps ambitious and creative business owners reach their big goals. Together with his team, he assists entrepreneurs, creatives, artists, photographers,...
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Matthew Ryan Wilson
Los Angeles, CA Arbitration & Mediation Lawyer with 25 years of experience
(310) 623-4562
2029 Century Park East
Suite 1400
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Arbitration & Mediation and Securities
University of Virginia
Matthew R. Wilson is a managing partner at Meyer Wilson, LPA. Born in Circleville, Ohio, he earned his B.A. in Philosophy from Denison University in 1997 graduating magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa. He went on to attend law school at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he earned his J.D. in 2000.
After law school, Mr. Wilson spent two years working for Vorys, Sater, Seymour, & Pease LLP and another four years working for the international law firm Jones Day. During that time, he defended many of the world's largest financial institutions and other corporations in a variety...
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Rebecca Charlene McCracken
Los Angeles, CA Arbitration & Mediation Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Business, IP and Real Estate
Vermont Law School
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Stephen Kane
Playa Vista, CA Arbitration & Mediation Attorney
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Business, Employment and IP
Stanford Law School
I have legal and business experience ranging from corporate to small business to startup. As a business owner and entrepreneur, I’ve confronted many of the same challenges my clients encounter. I can give you practical legal advice from the perspective of a lawyer who “gets” business.
Relevant Experience and Background
- Associate, O'Melveny & Myers LLP (AmLaw 100 law firm)
- In House Corporate Experience, Legal Tech Experience
- Fellow, Stanford CodeX Center for Legal Informatics
- Education: Stanford University, Stanford Law School
I started GRID110, a 501c3 partnered with the LA Mayor’s office to provide mentorship & resources to underserved entrepreneurs. Through GRID110 I’ve...
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David Scott Harrison
Studio City, CA Arbitration & Mediation Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation and Securities
Southwestern Law School and Southwestern University School of Law
I bring a wealth of experience in representing clients in litigation and arbitration matters before FINRA and in state and federal courts. As a seasoned attorney, I have represented customers against every major broker-dealer in the industry, providing robust representation in FINRA arbitration cases. My extensive background as lead counsel in FINRA evidentiary hearings underscores my formidable trial experience and commitment to my clients' success.
My unique perspective and understanding of the securities industry set me apart from other attorneys. After earning my Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Southern California, I began my career at Shearson Lehman...
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Netta Grutman
Sherman Oaks, CA Arbitration & Mediation Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation and Employment
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Netta Grutman is an employment law attorney and workplace investigator. She has conducted hundreds of workplace investigations of diverse nature and complexity. Ms. Grutman successfully defended large companies in employment litigation and brings her vast experience in employment law to her investigations and trainings. Ms. Grutman earned her Juris Doctorate from University of California, Hastings and her Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of California, Davis. Ms. Grutman is admitted to practice law in California. She is also a member of the Association of Workplace Investigators.
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Joyce Craig
Los Angeles, CA Arbitration & Mediation Attorney with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Business and Employment
UCLA School of Law
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Michele M. Vallat
San Diego, CA Arbitration & Mediation Attorney with 21 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation
California Western School of Law
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Jaime Teuchert
San Diego, CA Arbitration & Mediation Attorney with 12 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation
California Western School of Law
Born in Pomona, California, Ms. Teuchert is a graduate of California Western School of Law. While at California Western, Ms. Teuchert studied Family Law and was the Vice President of the Child, Family and Elder Law Society. In addition to receiving Academic Achievement Awards in Mediation Advocacy and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Ms. Teuchert graduated at the top of her class on the Dean’s Honor List. During law school, Ms. Teuchert received a State Bar of California Commendation and the Bonnie Reading Scholarship for her work in family law.
Ms. Teuchert also holds an English degree from the University of California, Santa...
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Laila Havre Jacobsma
Santa Fe Springs, CA Arbitration & Mediation Attorney with 32 years of experience
(562) 219-2747
12631 E. Imperial Highway
Suite D-126
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Arbitration & Mediation and Bankruptcy
Pepperdine University School of Law and Western State College of Law at Argosy University
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Miles J. Feldman
Irvine, CA Arbitration & Mediation Attorney with 31 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Entertainment & Sports, IP and Trademarks
University of California - Berkeley
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Shannon B. Miles
San Diego, CA Arbitration & Mediation Attorney with 17 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation
California Western School of Law and University of California, Berkeley School of Law
Born into a military family in Quantico, Virginia, Ms. Miles attended California Western School of Law, graduating in 2006. While at Cal Western, Ms. Miles studied Family Law and Community Property. Ms. Miles clerked for a family law firm and civil litigation firm while in law school. Ms. Miles also served as a judicial extern for the military judges at Camp Pendleton.
Ms. Miles started with our firm in 2012. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Miles worked for the law firm of Moore, Schulman & Moore for four years, practicing exclusively in the area of family law. She is trained...
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Lawrence George Mallon
Valley Center, CA Arbitration & Mediation Attorney with 51 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Bankruptcy, Business and International
University of Miami School of Law and Emory University
Education
Georgetown University BSBA Int Business and Economics 1967 Cum Laude Distinction
Emory University JD Taxation and Estate Planning 1974 Magna Cum Laude
University of Miami LLM Maritime and International Law 1974 SJD Thesis Two Hundred Mile Exclusive Economic Zone under UNCLOS III 1974 Summa CumLaude
Employment
US Navy Viet Nam veteran 1967-78 LCDR USNR TS SCI Clearance
Maritime and International Counsel US House of Representatives 1977-87
Maritime and International Attorney Adviser California State Senate 1987-98
Lawrence G Mallon & Associates 1987-Present
Admitted to Practice
Georgia 1973
District of Columbia 1978
New York 1987
California 1987
US Supreme Court 1978
Maritime Law Association Proctor in Admiralty 1978
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Mr. Berl H. Selski
Laguna Hills, CA Arbitration & Mediation Attorney with 53 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation
Pepperdine University School of Law and Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
I was a Civil Litigation Attorney in Southern California for 37 years. I have transitioned to Appearances/Mediation/Arbitration within the same 5 Counties I practiced Law. Cases that I welcome are in the fields of: Personal Injury, Property Damage, Premises Liability, Construction, Insurance Coverage Disputes, Contracts, and Subrogation.
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Kevin K. Hull
Irvine, CA Arbitration & Mediation Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Securities
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
Kevin K. Hull is an experienced securities lawyer who benefits clients with his multifaceted background from multiple positions in the securities industry, regulation and law since 1988. Prior to reentering private practice, Mr. Hull was the CEO of Grubb & Ellis Securities, Inc., a position he held for nearly six years. Responsible for all aspects of the firm, including compliance, accounting, national accounts and sales management, Mr. Hull was successful in managing the structure and operations of the firm to be in line with current regulatory expectations while achieving sales during his tenure of approximately $3.4 billion across multiple product...
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Thomas D'Arcy Ferreira
Carlsbad, CA Arbitration & Mediation Attorney with 38 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation and Appeals
University of San Diego School of Law
California family lawyer and credentialed mediator . Practiced personal injury and workers' compensation litigation 1988-2007. Joined Kegel, Tobin & Truce in 1990, managing shareholder in 2002. January 2008, transitioned to family law and mediation after divorcing. Current practice emphasizes resolution of conflict for the sake of children, and cost-effective methods to get through divorce. AAA neutral in insurance litigation. 3 published Ct. of Appeal Cases and 1 before the Cal. Sup. Ct.