Todd
dedicates his practice to mediating litigated and non-litigated matters
with a particular emphasis on employment
disputes and personal injury matters. Todd spent
more than a decade representing the legal interests of employers and
employees, plaintiffs, defendants, businesses and individuals, providing
him with a unique understanding of each perspective. His experience
litigating in both state and federal court, and resolving scores of
cases via trial, arbitration, mediation and direct negotiation further
contributes to Todd’s ability to communicate with counsel and
substantively aid them in negotiating a reasoned resolution.
Success in mediation is often reached only after counsel has had the
opportunity to fully discuss and analyze the strengths and weaknesses
of their case, and the potential risks and benefits of going to trial.
Todd believes his experience as an advocate and mediator in the following
substantive areas provides him with the necessary knowledge and understanding
to engage in a productive dialogue:
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Labor and Employment (including, discrimination,
sexual harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation, CFRA, FMLA,
ADA) |
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Personal Injury |
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Commercial/Business Disputes |
Todd
also has significant experience in the following areas: Housing Rights,
Real Estate, and Construction Defect.
Each case is different and brings with it its own host
of particular issues, some of which must be recognized and dealt
with before there
can be productive settlement negotiations. Todd recognizes this and
in doing so has developed certain practice specialties. Todd’s
experience and understanding make him particularly suited to mediate
the following types of matters:
Often, the biggest impediment to productive negotiations is the unresolved
emotional issues that underlie many cases.
In some cases past history between the parties, the current relationship
between counsel, and complex discovery, motion or legal issues may
create obstacles to productive negotiations.
The mediation of a multiple party matter typically involves the mediation
of several “cases” within the case because of the multiple
interests and multiple sets of counsel.
The introduction of insurance into litigation requires consideration
of issues such as the insurance company as a litigant and whether and
to what extent insurance may apply.
While engaging in mediation prior to or even early in litigation can
be of great benefit, it also requires the participants to speculate
on matters that may be critical to the ultimate outcome.
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"Thank you for keeping us all
here, anyone else would have called it a day long before the
case settled." |
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“You are the James Brown of mediation --
You are the hardest working mediator in the business." |
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“You are tenacious. I mean that in the nicest
way.” |
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“I really believed this case could not
be settled. Thank you for not giving up.” |
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“I really enjoyed working with you. It is
apparent you love what you do very much.” |
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"My client and I thank you for your passion
and commitment." |
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