Core Practice Areas
22 VerticalsAbout & Mediation Philosophy
Neutral ProfileMediation & arbitration of public policy, land use, energy, transportation, insurance, personal injury, business, property, construction, employment, probate and other civil disputes; mediation, arbitration & dispute resolution teaching, training and systems design, implementation & evaluation; dispute prevention and resolution teaching and training for executive, management, business and government professionals. Attorney 1978-2014 & mediator/arbitrator since 1985 in civil disputes; trainer and university teacher of negotiations and ADR to international university students and business executives and managers 1995-2009; adjunct professor of ADR for business executives and managers in Executive MBA Program in Viet Nam 2009-2019; faculty,trainer and panelist in ADR seminars, trainings and programs since 1994; former ABA Dispute Resolution Section leadership Council, co-chair of International Committee, Mediation Committee and Fellowship Committee; State Bar ADR Section co-chair,1994-2011; selected as Mediation Lawyer of the Year 2016 in Hawai’i; Lawyer of the Year in Mediation by Best Lawyers 2016 and 2022; and among Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyer in ADR; Martindale Hubbell AV pre-eminent rated; Lawyer as Problem Solver Award recipient; international consultant on arbitration law of Viet Nam to UNDP Viet Nam and Viet Nam Lawyers Association; international consultant to World Bank IFC on mediation and arbitration development in Viet Nam; international consultant to ABA International Legal Resource Center on mediation law of Egypt;consultant, collaborative inquiry, evaluation and problem-solving for complex public policy issues and conflicts.
Credentials & Institutional Standing
Primary VerificationsEducation
William S. Richardson School of Law, Univ. of Hawai’i
J.D. · Law
Class of 1978
Univ. of Hawai’i
M.A.
Class of 1974
Carleton College
B.A.
Class of 1968
Work History
4 PositionsAdjunct Professor of ADR
Executive MBA Program in Viet Nam
2009 – 2019
For business executives and managers
Trainer and University Teacher
1995 – 2009
Teacher of negotiations and ADR to international university students and business executives and managers
Mediator/Arbitrator
1985 – Present
Mediator & Arbitrator in civil disputes
Attorney
1978 – 2014
Honors & Recognition
4 HonorsLawyer of the Year in Mediation
Best Lawyers
2022
Lawyer of the Year in Mediation
Best Lawyers
2016
Mediation Lawyer of the Year in Hawai’i
2016
Lawyer as Problem Solver
Mediation Center of the Pacific
2005
Fees & Availability
Rate ScheduleStandard rates. Contact for custom arrangements.
| Format | Duration | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| IN_PERSON | FLAT_FEE | $3,000 | — |
| IN_PERSON | FLAT_FEE | $1,500 | — |
| IN_PERSON | HOURLY | $375 | — |
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