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 Meredith Alcock, Esq.A neutral since 1998, Ms. Alcock uses a facilitative approach to mediation that allows her to skillfully resolve highly emotional, complex probate matters. Ms. Alcock is a certified specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. RATES: $300/ hour,$150 administrative fee per party Read Meredith Alcock, Esq.'s Bio |
 Robert F. Ames, Esq.Mr. Ames, an experienced mediator, has practiced law for over forty years. He specialized in corporate bankruptcy, work-outs and debtor/creditor matters. He has participated in most of the major bankruptcy filings in San Diego during such period, which included multi-year, multi-million dollar matters. He also has advised clients with respect to real estate and general business matters. Mr. Ames co-mediates all cases with Mr. James Smith at no additional cost. RATES: SUPERIOR COURT: $150 per hour (first two hours), $350 per hour thereafter ALL OTHER CASES: $350 per hour, $150 administrative fee per party Read Robert F. Ames, Esq.'s Bio |
 Denise Asher, Esq.Denise has been involved in the San Diego legal community for over 30 years, and in 2008, began serving as a full-time mediator. Denise brings to each mediation many years' experience, dedication to the legal profession, and a passion for helping others. Denise is available to serve in a wide range of civil ligitation matters, including personal injury, medical malpractice, and employment law cases. Denise is also available to mediate pre-litigation disputes in an effort to help individuals and organizations avoid the high cost, exposure, and uncertainty of litigation. To visit Denise Asher's website, click here RATES: SUPERIOR COURT: $150 per hour (first two hours), $400 per hour thereafter ALL OTHER CASES: $400 per hour, $150 administrative fee per party Read Denise Asher, Esq.'s Bio |
 Douglas H. Barker, Esq.Doug, a lawyer since 1980, spent the first 14 years of his career as a litigator and partner at Gray Cary Ware & Freidenrich (now DLA Piper), and who has been a principal in Barker Olmsted & Barnier since 1994. He began his career in ADR as a court-appointed arbitrator in 1984 and, through the late 1990s, arbitrated hundreds of cases. He began his career as a mediator in 1999. He has trained as a mediator at NCRC, at Pepperdine University, and through the American Bar Association. He is a frequently published writer and seminar speaker on the subject of mediation. As a mediator in over 1,500 cases, Doug has worked on a broad spectrum of civil litigation matters, with particular emphases on issues related to personal injury, employment, real estate, construction, homeowners' association, and commercial contract claims. RATES: SUPERIOR COURT: $150 per hour (first two hours), $400 per hour thereafter ALL OTHER CASES: $400 per hour, $150 administrative fee per party Read Douglas H. Barker, Esq.'s Bio |
 Nicole Bayer, Esq.Ms. Bayer is an experienced mediator specializing in family, civil, and business/contract cases. Stemming from a multicultural background, Nicole has worked in the international adventure travel industry as a cultural leader for American clients throughout Central and Eastern Europe. Her extensive travels, coupled with a proficiency in English, German, and Farsi, have allowed her to acquire first-hand knowledge of varying cultures and world views, thus gaining a deeper understanding of cultural relativity which she incorporates into her mediation style. RATES: SUPERIOR COURT: $150 per hour (first two hours), $300 per hour thereafter ALL OTHER CASES: $300 per hour, $150 administrative fee per party Read Nicole Bayer, Esq.'s Bio |
 Richard S. Bayer, Esq.Mr. Bayer has practiced law in California and Colorado in the areas of complex securities and construction litigation, and has substantial environmental experience, including successful prosecution of a $10 million ground water contamination case. The main focus of his practice continues to be complex business litigation, construction defect, land use and environmental matters. RATES: $300/ hour,$150 administrative fee per party Read Richard S. Bayer, Esq.'s Bio |
 Tim Bischel, Esq.Mr. Bischel is a mediator and family law attorney. Mr. Bischel received his initial mediation training shortly after being sworn into the California Bar and continued his mediation training with NCRC in 2006. He practices family law exclusively and uses his experience as a practicing family law attorney to help people resolve the complex issues inherent in divorce and custody proceedings. (Downtown, Vista, Encinitas, Carlsbad) Read Tim Bischel, Esq.'s Bio |
 Shaun Boss, Esq.Mr. Boss is a mediator and arbitrator, using his experience of more than twenty years as a practicing attorney and real estate broker. Mr. Boss also mediates and arbitrates business and construction disputes. He is a member of the San Diego County Superior Court mediation and business arbitration panels. Please click here to visit Mr. Boss's website www.sandiego-mediator.com RATES: SUPERIOR COURT: $150 per hour (first two hours), $325 per hour thereafter HOA: $750/3 hours + $250 per hour thereafterALL OTHER CASES: $325 per hour, $150 administrative fee per party Read Shaun Boss, Esq.'s Bio |
 Jamie Brierton, Esq.Mr. Brierton has 33 years of experience as a California Probate Trust Law & Estate Planning attorney and has been certified as a specialist in this field by the California Bar since 1989. Mr. Brierton has completed over 200 hours of mediation, including the NCRC Credentials Program. Mr. Brierton has mediated more than 175 litigated Probate and Trust matters. RATES: $300/ hour,$150 administrative fee per party Read Jamie Brierton, Esq.'s Bio |
 Michelle BurkartMs. Burkart is a member of NCRC's Commercial and Superior Court Panels. RATES: SUPERIOR COURT: $150 per hour (first two hours), $325 per hour thereafter ALL OTHER CASES: $325 per hour, $150 administrative fee per party Read Michelle Burkart's Bio |
 Raul Cadena, Esq.Mr. Cadena has been a mediator since 2002 and has been a member of the California Bar since 1996. He maintains a law practice in the area of general civil litigation, including commercial litigation, employment law, contract disputes, and personal injury. In addition, Mr. Cadena is an adjunct instructor at Southwestern College where he teaches law related courses. Mr. Cadena is fluent in Spanish. RATES: SUPERIOR COURT: $150 per hour (first two hours), $300 per hour thereafter HOA: $750/3 hours + $250 per hour thereafter ALL OTHER CASES: $300 per hour, $150 administrative fee per party Read Raul Cadena, Esq.'s Bio |
 James E. Chodzko, Esq.Mr. Chodzko has more than 25 years of civil litigation experience representing clients involved in insurance coverage, legal malpractice, serious personal injury and wrongful death, products liability, business, construction defect, design professional and environmental matters. He is an adjunct professor of law at University of San Diego School of Law. He mediates and arbitrates complex commercial and construction defect cases, as well as personal injury, commercial and business. RATES: SUPERIOR COURT: $150 per hour (first two hours), $500 per hour thereafter ALL OTHER CASES: $500 per hour, $150 administrative fee per party Read James E. Chodzko, Esq.'s Bio |
 Julie Cobalt, Esq.Ms. Cobalt’s legal background is varied and extensive. She possesses comprehensive, practical experience in dispute resolution and in her role as a neutral. Ms. Cobalt has mediated over 800 cases since 1998 including complex issues, multiple parties, and high dollar cases in a wide variety of areas including mediations in Spanish. RATES: SUPERIOR COURT: $150 per hour (first two hours), $300 per hour thereafter HOA: $750/3 hours + $250 per hour thereafterALL OTHER CASES: $300 per hour, $150 administrative fee per party Read Julie Cobalt, Esq.'s Bio |
 Barney Connaughton, Esq.Mr. Connaughton is a mediator and attorney, and has been practicing Family Law in San Diego for 14 years. His practice has focused on providing clients with options so they can divorce in a healthy way, including mediation and Collaborative Divorce. He is a board member and Vice President of the San Diego Family Law Council for Children, a group focused on protecting children from the process of divorce. He serves as a Settlement Judge in South San Diego family law cases. (Chula Vista, Downtown) Read Barney Connaughton, Esq.'s Bio |
 Dan Deuprey, Esq.Mr. Deuprey, a mediator and arbitrator, has been in practice as an attorney since 1969 and has represented parties in civil litigation for the last 36 years, including representation of both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide variety of claims of personal injury and property damage. RATES: SUPERIOR COURT: $150 per hour (first two hours), $300 per hour thereafter ALL OTHER CASES: $300 per hour, $150 administrative fee per party Read Dan Deuprey, Esq.'s Bio |
 Anthony S. Deutsch, Esq.Mr. Deutsch, a mediator since 1998, has had more than 30 years of experience in private practice offering general civil transaction and litigation services in the areas of franchising, business and commercial law, contract law, securities, real estate, banking law, landlord/tenant law, and community association law. RATES: HOA: $750/3 hours + $250 per hour thereafter ALL OTHER CASES: $300/hour,$150 administrative fee per party Read Anthony S. Deutsch, Esq.'s Bio |
 Alexis DixonMr. Dixon is on NCRC's Facilitation Panel. |
 Debra Dominiski, Esq.Ms. Dominski has over 20 years experience in the resolution of disputes as an attorney, mediator and arbitrator. She has participated in hundreds of mediations and arbitrations both as a neutral and as a litigant. Ms. Dominski possesses an in-depth understanding of insurance related issues, and utilizes that experience to successfully mediate insurance disputes. RATES: $300/ hour,$150 administrative fee per party Read Debra Dominiski, Esq.'s Bio |
 Debra Vitali DupreeMs. Dupree has mediated hundreds of cases since 1994 dealing with workplace, business and community issues. She serves on several national mediation panels in the capacity of Senior Mediator and Mentor Mediator. She has provided training to prepare workplace professionals for mediation skill development. RATES: $300/ hour,$150 administrative fee per party Read Debra Vitali Dupree's Bio |
 William Eddy, Esq., LCSWMr. Eddy, a nationally known author and divorce mediator, has been a family law attorney and divorce mediator in San Diego, for 15 years. He has been certified as a Family Law Specialist by the California State Bar Association. Mr. Eddy has served as a Special Master and as a Settlement Judge in San Diego family law cases. Mr. Eddy is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), with 12 years’ prior experience providing psychotherapy to children, adults, couples and families in psychiatric hospitals and outpatient clinics. He finds that this experience has been very useful in assisting families in divorce mediation. (Downtown, El Cajon, Encinitas, Vista) Read William Eddy, Esq., LCSW's Bio |
 John C. Edwards, Esq.Mr. Edwards has been practicing civil litigation since 1977, representing both plaintiffs and defendants in a broad range of subjects. Since beginning his mediation practice in 2002, Mr. Edwards has successfully mediated hundreds of cases including commercial and residential real estate matters, professional malpractice, personal injury, probate, employment, and business disputes. He is known for bringing passion and commitment to helping people resolve legal conflict with integrity, respect, confidence and hope in order to avoid adversarial contests which are too costly, inefficient and painful for many people to survive. His experience, training and insight have given him the foundation to successfully work with high conflict personalities and cases in which emotions run high. RATES: SUPERIOR COURT: $150 per hour (first two hours), $400 per hour thereafter ALL OTHER CASES: $400 per hour, $150 administrative fee per party Read John C. Edwards, Esq.'s Bio |
 Barbara FilnerMs. Filner has been a mediator with the National Conflict Resolution Center since 1984 and is the Director of NCRC’s Training Institute. She has developed mediator training, workshops and mediator credential programs for numerous institutions and organizations in the U.S. and Europe. She is the author of many articles and co-author of several books on mediation and conflict resolution. RATES: $300/ hour,$150 administrative fee per party Read Barbara Filner's Bio |
 Greta Glavis, Esq.Ms. Glavis has been an arbitrator since 1990 and a mediator since 1991. She has served as a neutral in over 200 matters, including multi-party and multi-cultural cases. She has more than twenty-five years of experience in complex business litigation. For the past fifteen years, Ms. Glavis has focused her practice on business, real estate, homeowner associations and bankruptcy law matters. RATES: SUPERIOR COURT: $150 per hour (first two hours), $300 per hour thereafter HOA: $750/3 hours + $250 per hour thereafter ALL OTHER CASES: $300 per hour, $150 administrative fee per party Read Greta Glavis, Esq.'s Bio |
 Beth Golub, Esq.Ms. Golub has mediated and arbitrated numerous insurance related disputes in a variety of employment, medical malpractice, elder abuse, and personal injury contexts. Ms. Golub’s extensive experience allows her to tailor the mediation process to the nature of the dispute and to the personalities involved. RATES: SUPERIOR COURT: $150 per hour (first two hours), $300 per hour thereafter HOA: $750/3 hours + $250 per hour thereafter ALL OTHER CASES: $300 per hour, $150 administrative fee per party Read Beth Golub, Esq.'s Bio |
 Charles Harris, Esq.Mr. Harris, an experienced mediator, arbitrator, and attorney, is a partner in the law firm of Harris & Collins. Mr. Harris has been in private practice for thirty-four years, specializing in the areas of aviation, business law and real estate. RATES: SUPERIOR COURT: $150 per hour (first two hours), $300 per hour thereafter ALL OTHER CASES: $300 per hour, $150 administrative fee per party Read Charles Harris, Esq.'s Bio |
 Del Himelstein, Esq.Mr. Himelstein, a mediator and arbitrator, has more than 35 years experience as an attorney in private practice, specializing in all phases of real property, corporate and general business law. He has also been a teacher, writer and speaker on real property law issues. RATES: HOA: $750/ 3 hours + $250 per hour thereafter ALL OTHER CASES: $300 per hour, $150 adminstrative fee per party Read Del Himelstein, Esq.'s Bio |
 Ralph E. Hughes, Esq.Mr. Hughes, an experienced mediator, is an instructor, lecturer and author on probate and estate planning. A Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specializing, Mr. Hughes has extensive experience in litigating and resolving probate, trust and estate planning disputes. RATES: $300/ hour,$150 administrative fee per party Read Ralph E. Hughes, Esq.'s Bio |
 Denise Hummel, Esq.Ms. Hummel’s national law practice focused on the arbitration, mediation, and litigation of employment law cases, including, but not limited to, cases involving the Civil Rights Act, the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. From that time to the present, Ms. Hummel has been investigating, lecturing on liability prevention, and mediating these cases throughout the nation. Her gender, race, and disability cases, have been reported in the National Law Journal, the Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times. RATES: SUPERIOR COURT: $150 per hour (first two hours), $325 per hour thereafter ALL OTHER CASES: $325 per hour, $150 administrative fee per party Read Denise Hummel, Esq.'s Bio |
 Bill JamesRATES: $300/ hour,$150 administrative fee per party |
 Michael Jenkins, Esq.Mr. Jenkins, a mediator since 1992, has mediated for such organizations as the National Conflict Resolution Center, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, San Diego Superior Court, San Diego City Attorney’s Office, and the San Diego City Council. He has trained mediators in introductory and advanced mediation techniques, has taught at the University of San Diego School of Law, and is currently an adjunct professor at San Diego State University. RATES: SUPERIOR COURT: $150 per hour (first two hours), $300 per hour thereafter ALL OTHER CASES: $300 per hour, $150 administrative fee per party Read Michael Jenkins, Esq.'s Bio |
 Nancy Rick Jones, Esq.Ms. Jones, an experienced mediator is a California licensed attorney and architect. Ms. Jones has a rare combination of in-depth technical expertise and a track record in mediations resulting in resolution. RATES: $300/ hour,$150 administrative fee per party Read Nancy Rick Jones, Esq.'s Bio |
 Laura Kass-Moreno, Esq.Ms. Kass-Moreno began practicing law in 1982. Her vast experience includes civil litigation representing both plaintiffs and defendants in complex business and real estate matters, as well as handling insurance matters. As corporate counsel for a number of public companies, she was responsible for all aspects of each company’s business including transactions, regulatory matters, employment issues, and the licensing, protection and enforcement of proprietary intellectual property rights. Ms. Kass-Moreno has been a credentialed mediator for 10 years with expertise in contact disputes, employment/workplace issues, real estate and homeowner’s association matters and has conducted numerous, multi-party facilitations involving a wide range of challenging issues. She is also a mediation/conflict management trainer for NCRC. RATES: SUPERIOR COURT: $150 per hour (first two hours), $300 per hour thereafter HOA: $750/3 hours + $250 per hour thereafter ALL OTHER CASES: $300 per hour, $150 administrative fee per party Read Laura Kass-Moreno, Esq.'s Bio |
 James D. Knotter, Esq.Mr. Knotter, a highly sought after neutral, is an ardent supporter of dispute resolution for business matters. He has successfully mediated and arbitrated hundreds of complex and specialty matters since 1991. RATES: $300/ hour,$150 administrative fee per party Read James D. Knotter, Esq.'s Bio |
 Lee LawlessMs. Lawless is a Certified Specialist in Family Law with over 25 years of experience in San Diego. She was a District Court Mediator for the State of Maine in Family Law, Landlord-Tenant Law and Small Claims. Her private practice has been dedicated to all forms of law which apply to families: Divorce Mediation; Collaborative Divorce; Litigated Divorce; Conservatorships; Juvenile Dependency; and Minors counsel in Family and Guardianship venues. She has served the State Bar as Chair of the Family Law Advisory Commission and the County Bar as a Judge pro tem and a Settlement Judge. Read Lee Lawless's Bio |
 Jim LinthicumMr. Linthicum is the Director of Engineering and Construction for the San Diego Association of Governments. In 16 years of mediating various business and construction related matters, Mr. Linthicum has resolved hundreds of disputes preventing lengthy and expensive civil proceedings. RATES: SUPERIOR COURT: $150 per hour (first two hours), $300 per hour thereafter ALL OTHER CASES: $300 per hour, $150 administrative fee per party Read Jim Linthicum's Bio |
 Cary Lowe, Esq.Cary D. Lowe is a California land use lawyer, with 35 years of experience representing property owners, land developers, builders, public agencies, Indian tribes, citizen groups and non-profit organizations, in connection with a broad range of land use and environmental issues. In addition to being an attorney, Mr. Lowe holds a Ph.D. in urban planning and has been admitted to the American Institute of Certified Planners. He is known among real estate developers, environmental organizations and public agencies for his extensive knowledge of land use issues and his ability to bring together adverse interests in complex disputes. RATES: SUPERIOR COURT: $150 per hour (first two hours), $300 per hour thereafter ALL OTHER CASES: $300 per hour, $150 administrative fee per party Read Cary Lowe, Esq.'s Bio |
 Betty McManus, J.D.Ms. McManus is an experienced mediator on a wide variety of subjects with particular expertise in dealing with highly emotional, relationship cases. She has facilitated more than a dozen community forums, retreats, or other group discussions. She is a seasoned coach and trainer of new mediators and oversees the National Conflict Resolution Center’s Mediator Credentialing Program. RATES: $300/ hour,$150 administrative fee per party Read Betty McManus, J.D.'s Bio |
 Brandon MorenoMr. Moreno is on NCRC's Superior Court Panel. RATES: $300/ hour,$150 administrative fee per party |
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Katherine Jane Morris Ms. Morris has management level experience in both public and private sectors and has worked as a mediator since 1986. RATES: SUPERIOR COURT: $150 per hour (first two hours), $275per hour thereafter ALL OTHER CASES: $275 per hour, $150 administrative fee per party Read Katherine Jane Morris's Bio |
 David NeagleyMr. Neagley is a credentialed mediator for construction disputes, a Licensed General Contractor, Forensic Expert and registered Architect. He brings over twenty years of experience through all roles of the construction process to "the front line of dispute resolution". Mr. Neagley actively mediates and arbitrates in multiple overlapping areas bringing intimate working knowledge of both design and construction. RATES: $300/ hour,$150 administrative fee per party Read David Neagley's Bio |
 Larry Renner, Esq.As a former partner, owner, manager and broker operator of two real estate offices and as an attorney in charge of complex construction, contract and land use matters, Mr. Renner has a wealth of practical experience to contribute to his mediator expertise. A highly regarded neutral, Mr. Renner uses temperament and tenacity to persistently achieve successful resolutions. RATES: HOA: $750/ 3 hours + $250 per hour thereafter ALL OTHER CASES: $300 per hour, $150 adminstrative fee per party Read Larry Renner, Esq.'s Bio |
 Timothy G. Riley, Esq.Mr. Riley has many years of focused experience as a Certified Legal Specialist in estate planning, trust and probate law, with a practice that is limited to probate and trust related matters. Drawing from his specialized background, Mr. Riley is exceptional at resolving complex and highly emotional probate disputes. RATES: $300/ hour,$150 administrative fee per party Read Timothy G. Riley, Esq.'s Bio |
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Radames Rodriguez Mr. Rodriguez is an experienced, bilingual mediator who has been mediating since 1988. He has mediated a wide variety of cases, including cases involving ethnically diverse participants. RATES: $275/ hour,$150 administrative fee per party Read Radames Rodriguez's Bio |
 Anita Rufus, J.D.Anita Rufus, J.D., has over 25 years experience in conflict resolution and group mediation with individuals, non-profit associations, small businesses, and corporations. Ms. Rufus was instrumental in the design of programs and training of neutral facilitators, and has conducted group mediations for organizational strategic planning. Experience includes small-business entrepreneur, corporate human resources executive, media personality, published columnist, Congressional candidate, and non-profit leadership. RATES: $275/ hour,$150 administrative fee per party Read Anita Rufus, J.D.'s Bio |
 Eric SandyMr. Sandy offers a unique blend of education and experience. He has been an employee of the City of Del Mar for over twenty-five years. In that capacity, he founded the City’s first employee association in 1985. He received his Masters of Science in HR management in 1997. In addition to his work experience, his skills as a mediator, facilitator and conflict resolution trainer have provided him with extensive knowledge and understanding of both sides of employee/management conflicts. He is able to work with clients who have different perspectives and assist them to reach mutually acceptable agreements. RATES: $300/ hour,$150 administrative fee per party Read Eric Sandy's Bio |
 Robin Duboe Seigle, J.D.Ms. Seigle has been mediating since 1984, training groups and individuals in advanced mediation theory since 1985, and has been a staff member of National Conflict Resolution Center since 1989. She currently administers its Business Mediation program and the Divorce program. She has mediated over 300 matters including complex multi-party cases referred by the Superior Court. RATES: SUPERIOR COURT: $150 per hour (first two hours), $300 per hour thereafter ALL OTHER CASES: $300 per hour, $150 administrative fee per party Read Robin Duboe Seigle, J.D.'s Bio |
 Peter Shenas, Esq.Mr. Shenas has over four decades of experience litigating, settling and resolving a variety of matters relating to business and commercial disputes. His experience includes over 12 years as a respected neutral arbitrating and mediating various commercial disputes. RATES: $300/ hour,$150 administrative fee per party Read Peter Shenas, Esq.'s Bio |
 Abby Silverman Weiss, Esq.Abby Silverman Weiss is on NCRC’s Employement/Workplace Panel. Ms. Silverman’s experience includes commercial and employment dispute resolution, business and employment law litigation and counseling. Ms. Silverman became a fulltime mediator after a 30-year career as a trial lawyer with a large international law firm. During her law career, she tried cases, advised clients and acted as a mediator or arbitrator on all aspects of the employment relationship – human relations, discrimination, retaliation, lay-offs, executive-level employment relationships and agreements, investor-employee disputes, corporate governance, trade secret and confidential information controversies. Ms. Silverman also served in several management positions in her firm, including managing partner of the San Diego office. Her practice and management experience have provided her with an in-depth understanding of the business context and the personal implications of employment and workforce issues. She is known as an expert in employment law and as a fair-minded and effective problem solver. As a mediator she concentrates on employment law and employment related business conflicts. RATES: Full-Day Mediation: $3,000 Half-Day Mediation: $1,500 SUPERIOR COURT: $150 per hour (first two hours), $400 per hour thereafter ALL OTHER CASES: $400 per hour, $150 administrative fee per party Read Abby Silverman Weiss, Esq.'s Bio |
 William Simmons, Esq.Mr. Simmons has actively mediated real estate disputes for over 10 years. He has been involved in residential real estate for over 25 years, first as a broker, then as the owner of what became, under his ownership, the 10th largest residential real estate brokerage in San Diego. Since selling the brokerage company in 2003, Mr. Simmons has been practicing law, specializing in real estate, including expert witness work and alternative dispute resolution. Prior to his real estate career, he was the director of the State Air Resources Board, which mandates smog devices on vehicles. RATES: $300/ hour,$150 administrative fee per party Read William Simmons, Esq.'s Bio |
 Dr. Robert Simon, Ph.DDr. Simon has twenty-two years in direct clinical practice as a Licensed Psychologis and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with an expertise in Custody Dispute Resolution through collaboration and mediation. Dr. Simon is NCRC's senior child custody mediator in divorce mediation cases. Read Dr. Robert Simon, Ph.D's Bio |
 Shawn Skillin, Esq.Ms. Skillin, an experienced family law mediator, has been a practicing family law attorney for more than 10 years. She also provides collaborative divorce services. In addition, she has been appointed by the Court to represent children in difficult divorce cases. With her background as a critical care nurse she is adept at dealing with families in crisis. This background, as well as her additional training in mediation and collaborative divorce, enables her to assist mediation clients in navigating through the complex issues faced in the divorce process. (Downtown, El Cajon, Encinitas, and Vista) Read Shawn Skillin, Esq.'s Bio |
 James K. Smith, Esq.Mr. Smith joined Gray Cary Ames & Frye in 1965, and became a partner of that firm in 1970. Gray Cary subsequently merged to become Gray Cary Ware & Freidenrich, and most recently merged to become DLA Piper LLP (US). Currently Mr. Smith is Of Counsel and a Retired Partner of DLA. Prior to his retirement Mr. Smith’s legal practice was concentrated in representing employers in connection with counseling about discipline and termination; discrimination and harassment claims; arbitration of employment disputes; wage and hour; drug testing; development of plans for the investigation and elimination of theft and substance abuse in the workplace; and the development and execution of plans and strategies for dealing with union organizing attempts, representation elections, collective bargaining, unfair labor practices, and the transfer of unionized facilities. Mr. Smith co-mediates all cases with Mr. Robert Ames at no additional cost. RATES: SUPERIOR COURT: $150 per hour (first two hours), $350 per hour thereafter ALL OTHER CASES: $350 per hour, $150 administrative fee per party Read James K. Smith, Esq.'s Bio |
 Herbert J. Solomon, Esq.Mr. Solomon has over 4 decades experience litigating, settling and resolving commercial and real estate disputes. His experience also includes over 7 years of successfully mediating dozens of complex, high-dollar cases. Mr. Solomon has resolved hundreds of disputes and is a highly experienced neutral. RATES: $475/ hour,$150 administrative fee per party Read Herbert J. Solomon, Esq.'s Bio |
 Daniel K. SteussyMr. Steussy is founder and President of Opterra, Inc., a geotechnical engineering firm. With over 15 years of experience as a mediator, Mr. Steussy has mediated dozens of civil matters, including construction, business, and community cases. He has been a panelist and instructor in large group and Superior Court mediator training courses, and has moderated panels and roundtable discussions on alternative methods for handling construction defect cases. RATES: $350/ hour,$150 administrative fee per party Read Daniel K. Steussy's Bio |
 Joseph Stine, Esq.Mr. Stine completed over 300 mediations concerning real estate, business, personal injury, homeowner’s association, probate, and other subject areas. RATE: HOA: $750/ 3 hours + $250 per hour thereafter ALL OTHER CASES: $300 per hour, $150 adminstrative fee per party Read Joseph Stine, Esq.'s Bio |
 Joan Thomas, Esq.Ms. Thomas is an experienced lawyer and divorce mediator. She was first admitted to the Bar in Canada in 1982 and practiced real estate law until 1994 when she moved to California. Prior to that, Ms. Thomas was a practicing social worker. Since arriving in California, Ms. Thomas has practiced family law and been a divorce mediator. The combination of legal, mediation and social work training, coupled with extensive experience as a lawyer and mediator enables Ms. Thomas to competently handle divorce mediation cases. (Encinitas, Downtown) Read Joan Thomas, Esq.'s Bio |
 William Tucker, Esq.Mr. Tucker, an experienced mediator, arbitrator and civil litigator, has practiced law for 34 years. His primary area of focus has been business and real estate disputes. Mr. Tucker has been an AV-rated attorney for 20 years, and has taught classes in trial advocacy at USD Law School, and classes in Alternative Dispute Resolution at California Western School of Law. RATES: SUPERIOR COURT: $150 per hour (first two hours), $350 per hour thereafter HOA: $750/3 hours + $250 per hour thereafter ALL OTHER CASES: $350 per hour, $150 administrative fee per party Read William Tucker, Esq.'s Bio |
 Colin W. Wied, Esq.Mr. Wied has practiced law in San Diego for over thirty-five years. He is an experienced trial lawyer and a specialist in commercial and business transactions. He is a certified specialist in business bankruptcy by the American Board of Certification. He received his mediator credential from the National Conflict Resolution Center in 1998, and has conducted over 100 mediations and arbitrations in the last 5 years. RATES: SUPERIOR COURT: $150 per hour (first two hours), $350 per hour thereafter ALL OTHER CASES: $350 per hour, $150 administrative fee per party Read Colin W. Wied, Esq.'s Bio |
 Kirk Yake, Esq.Mr. Yake has broad experience with common interest developments having represented both homeowners’ associations and individuals with construction defects for over sixteen years. Over that time, he has also served as general counsel for homeowners’ associations. His litigation practice has always included use of mediation and informal negotiation as a means of resolving cases. In addition to his legal background, Mr. Yake has been a real estate broker since 2005. Mr. Yake also has experience in environmental law, personal injury, intentional torts, real estate disputes including non-disclosure, and contract disputes. RATES: SUPERIOR COURT: $150 per hour (first two hours), $300 per hour thereafter HOA: $750/3 hours + $250 per hour thereafter ALL OTHER CASES: $300 per hour, $150 administrative fee per party Read Kirk Yake, Esq.'s Bio |
