Employment Mediation
Rosters & Panels
- U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ADR Panel
- California State Superior Court (Fresno Country) ADR Panel
ABA Model Standards of Conduct
I follow the ABA Model Standards of Conduct for Mediators. If you want to learn more, please click HERE
Mediation Philosophy
Each mediator has his or her own unique style. Some are more “facilitative” and focus on allowing the parties to voice their concerns as a way of improving their relationship. Others are more “evaluative” and focused on the merits of the case.
While both approaches can be useful, I believe the ultimate measure of a successful mediation is the actual resolution of the dispute. As such, my focus is on assisting the parties reach an agreement.
Issues Mediated
Include: Legal actions involving discharge, discipline, all forms of discrimination (e.g., race, color, religion, sex/sex harassment, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, political beliefs, etc.), retaliation/whistleblowing, pay & benefits, performance appraisals, demotions, layoffs/recall, tenure/reappointment, work hours/schedules/assignments, working conditions/work orders, wrongful discharge/termination.
I have also mediated wage & hour class action cases.
Industry Experience
Advertising, aerospace, agriculture, airlines, aluminum, automotive, bakery, banking, beverage, brewery, broadcasting, building products, busing, chemicals, clothing, communications, construction, dairy, education (k-12, community college and university), electrical equipment/appliances, electronics, entertainment/arts, feed & fertilizer, food manufacturing/process/service, foundry, furniture, government (city, county, State and Federal), glass/pottery, grain mill, health care, hospital/nursing home, hotels/motels/casinos/resorts, iron, lumber, machinery, maritime, meat packing, metal fabrication, mining, non-profit organizations, nuclear energy, office workers/clerical, packaging, paint & varnish, petroleum/petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, plastics, plumbing, public safety (police, prison guards, fire, ambulance), printing & publishing, paper, railroads, real estate, refrigeration/HVAC, restaurants, retail stores, shipbuilding/dry-dock, sports, steel, stone/quarry, symphony orchestra, textile, tobacco, transportation, trucking & storage, upholstering, utilities, warehousing.
Testimonials
- “Thank you again for your superlative efforts in getting this case resolved. I enjoyed the opportunity to meet you and work with you during the mediation. I look forward to the next opportunity to use your service.”
- “We very much appreciate all of your hard (and effective) work. You did a great job of keeping communication open and bringing this case to closure. We appreciate your patience and trust, and look forward to working with you in the future.”
- “I was pleased with your hard work and good result in the end. You are definitely on my ‘good mediators’ list.”
- “I wanted to thank you for all the assistance and guidance you provided during the mediation process. You were a great help and I appreciate all your hard work.”
- “Thanks for helping us get this great result. Seems like everyone walked away happy.”
- “Will definitely keep you in mind for future cases!”
Fees*
- Legal Action Fee (Single Plaintiff): $7,000 for up to 8 hours (hourly rate after 8 hours).
- Class Action Fee (Multiple Plaintiffs): $10,000 per 8-hour day (hourly rate after 8 hours).
- Travel Costs: The cost of airfare or mileage, rental car, hotel, and meals will be charged for in-person hearings.
- Cancellation/Postponement Fee: $2,000, plus any unreimburseable expenses (e.g., airline tickets), will be charged for cases cancelled or postponed less than 28 days prior to the mediation date. This amount will be paid by the party postponing or cancelling the mediation unless otherwise agreed to by the parties in writing.
* Cost and fees are split equally by the parties unless otherwise specified. Fees are due at least one week prior to the mediation hearing.