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I am a licensed attorney and Judge Pro Tempore who has conducted and been involved in hundreds of mediations and thousands of arbitrations. I can answer questions regarding settlement conferences, mediations or arbitrations. I do not give legal advice over the internet and it would be helpful to list your location such as country or state.
For more information, you can view my website at WWW.EXPERTETHICS.COM
I have been a licensed attorney since 1989 and a Judge Pro Tempore since 2005. Additionally, I have a masters degree in bioethics and a doctorate of philosophy regarding comparative ethics
State Bar of Arizona
State Bar of Colorado (inactive)
District of Columbia Bar (inactive)
Federal Bar
Licensed in Arizona District Court
Licensed in Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Licensed in the United States Supreme Court
American Bar Association
National Board of Trial Advocacy
American Association for Justice
Arizona Trial Lawyers Association
American Society for Bioethics and Humanities
Kennedy Institute of Ethics
National Association of Realtors
A list of my copyrighted publications and presentations is contained at WWW.EXPERTETHICS.COM
Bachelor of Arts 1985
Juris Doctorate 1989
Master of Arts in Bioethics 2004
Doctorate of Philosphy 2006
Phi Beta Kappa
Multiple Who's Who
Arbitration and Mediations are a growing trend in the field of law. Both arbitration and mediation provide a more expedient and cost effective alternative from litigation.
Resolving issues in a less expensive and faster forum is always best for the parties.
There is a difference between arbitration and mediation. Arbitrations involve a fact finder making a determination on the facts presented in the case. The factfinder is the arbitrator who listens to evidence. A mediator is a person who facilitates a settlement between the parties and does not decide the facts of the case.
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From the facts you presented, it appears your lawyer did not competently handle the matter and you should address it with your counsel and then with the California Bar. You may also wish to speak with
Kailey, It depends on your state's laws and whether you are contracted, however, it sounds as if your company is saying the employees will be terminated if they do not meet their goals. Generally,
Bud, I cannot tell you if it was a "fair mediation". I can help educate the public regarding the difference between a mediation and arbitration. A mediation is the two parties (or more) getting together
Louie, Generally, it depends on the state laws in which the partnership is formed. It sounds like the two of them have a majority share and can vote to increase their salaries with or without your
Alyson, You can try one of the following: First, see if the County Recorder will enter the Arbitrator's Award. If that does not work, submit a form with the same language as the Arbitrator's Award

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