About Me

I'm an Attorney, Mediator, and Special Master, and I want to settle cases, plain and simple. I am an enthusiastic mediator who is available when you need me. As a mediator and Settlement Officer of Fresno County Superior Court, I have mediated tough, emotional, and complicated cases, and I help the parties navigate their issues. It does not matter if the other side is outrageous, your client is emotional, or the brief is 29 pages. I will give you what you need to settle.

My Story

I've litigated cases since 1999, I am a partner at the law firm of Peel | Garcia, and I have been mediating cases since 2014. My legal practice focused on Construction Defect, Lemon Law, and Personal Injuries. I litigated countless lawsuits over the last 20+ years, ranging from every type of construction contractor, to dealerships, to landlords. You name it, I probably litigated it. I mediate mostly Construction, Lemon Law, Real Estate, and Personal Injury actions, but if have a case, I'm here to help you settle.

Mediation Qualifications

Superior Court Approved

*Trained at Straus Institute For Dispute Resolution --Pepperdine School Of Law

*Graduated Edwards Mediation Academy--Advanced Mediation

*Approved Judge Pro Tem/Settlement Officer for Fresno County Superior Court since 2014

* Approved Special Master in Superior Court

*Approved Mediator by the California Association of REALTORS, Real Estate Mediation Center for Consumers

*Dispute Resolution Programs Act (DRPA) certified mediator training (32 hours)

*Board Member of Fresno County Superior Court ADR Oversight Committee

*California State Bar (#203884)

*Approved and on Mediator Panel for Fresno County Superior Court

*Approved and on Mediator Panel for Tulare County Superior Court

*Approved and on Mediator Panel for Kings County Superior Court

* More to come...

My 8 Mediation Principles

PRE-MEDIATION CALLS

These 8 principles are the laws I mediate by, and you can trust in them. Some mediators may adhere to some but we stand by all eight. To set a mediation, call my office and we will have your case settled before you know it.

Before the mediation, I can set up a conference call, depending on the case to discuss how to structure your mediation, coordinate who will be there, hammer out logistical issues before there is a problem, decide on a joint session, etc. Trust me, it will save everyone time and headaches on the day of the mediation

ENERGY

NO CANCELLATION FEES

I just don't believe in them. Things come up. I get it.

I'm not a retired judge or a burned out attorney looking to coast into retirement. I mediate cases. That's what I do. If you want someone to push the other side, mediate with enthusiasm, and keep the momentum going, then I'm your "Go-To" mediator. If your clients need a "robe" to tell them what to do or you want someone who has 20 trials last year, I can help you find someone who fits that description. I'm here to help.

AVAILABILITY

Need a mediation ASAP? I can make it happen. I've mediated on Saturdays for my cases.

CREATIVE SOLUTIONS

You won't hear war stories for two hours and then receive a "Mediator's Proposal." I find solutions. I excel at working creative deals, ranging from crafting payment structures, return of property, re-doing leases, structured settlements, or letters of recommendations in wrongful termination cases. Sometimes, it's the little things that will settle your case.

NEUTRAL SITE

I have plenty of room in my office for a neutral place. Plus, we have Wi-Fi!

NOT TOO PRICEY

I charge a reasonable rate because your client shouldn't pay outrageous mediator fees to settle their cases.

POST-MEDIATION FOLLOW-UP

I stay engaged and will not rest until your case is settled. I will call counsel to see if anything changed--perhaps Defendant received more authority, Plaintiff received the medical liens, or the parties needed a deposition to occur. Whatever it is, I will stay involved until your case settles or you pick a jury.

Contact

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I always have room on my calendar for one more mediation. Let's connect.

3585 W. Beechwood Ave, Suite 101

Fresno, CA 93711

559-431-1300