Mediator Resume

Attorney with more than 45 years of experience primarily engaged in the litigation of employment, real property, and business matters. Has had more than 100 trials, been selected as a Super Lawyer, has published several articles, has lectured extensively on employment law issues, and has conducted training seminars on such subjects as sexual harassment, discrimination and termination of employees for such diverse entities as the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the San Fernando Board of Realtors, trade groups, and businesses.

Eric M. Epstein, A Professional Corporation - Principal

Attorney

Principal, Eric M. Epstein, A Professional Corporation, 2000 - Present; Principal, Epstein and Reed, 1978 - 2000; Attorney, Private Practice, 1977 - 1978; Associate, Sklar Cohen and Stashower, 1975 - 1976; Assistant District Attorney, Bronx County District Attorney's Office, 1972 - 1975.

Experienced attorney primarily engaged in the litigation of employment, real property, and business matters. In the employment area, has represented both employers and employees in cases involving wrongful termination, sexual harassment, disability discrimination, and wage and hour claims both on an individual and class wide basis. Business litigation experience involves litigation regarding trade secrets, fraud, partnership issues, contract rights, unfair competition, and commercial matters. In real estate matters, has represented owners, developers, landlords, tenants, brokers, and contractors in disputes involving easements, title, contract rights, leases, options, financing, commission, and construction. Has acted as a general partner, limited partner, and syndicator in numerous real estate transactions. Selected to Southern California Super Lawyers, 2007 and 2015. Experienced attorney who has had more than 100 trials.

Has participated in hundreds of mediations as an attorney and as a mediator.

Employment matters involving discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and wage and hour matters. Commercial matters involving breach of contract and fraud. Real estate matters involving purchase and sales agreements and landlord-tenant disputes.

Generally do not do joint sessions unless requested by the parties. I actively listen to each party's position, try to understand each party's perspective, and work with each party to reach a resolution. I would characterize my style as analytical and empathetic. Will not do a mediator's proposal unless requested to do so by all parties.

Familiar and proficient with Zoom and have utilized it in numerous remote mediations. Also familiar with Excel, Dropbox, Word, WordPerfect, Adobe, as well as issues related to ESI. Successfully completed Clearbrief Academy, May 2025.

Boston University School of Law (J.D.-1972); Brandeis University (B.A.); Graduate of the Straus Center for Dispute Resolution.

Admitted to the Bar: New York (1972), California (1975); U.S. District Court: Central and Northern Districts of California, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York; U.S. Court of Appeals: Nineth Circuit.

"He Said, She Said: How Does An Arbitrator Decide Who To Believe?" published in the January 2012 edition of the ADR Times. 2013 - Lecturer on "Why Arbitration?" in class on "Conflict Resolution" at Woodbury University. 2017 - Webinar Speaker to AAA Arbitrators on "Does the Arbitration Agreement Permit Classwide Arbitration?" 2018 - Speaker to AAA on "Everything You Wanted to Know About 998 Offers" Lectured extensively on employment law issues on such subjects as sexual harassment, discrimination, class action discovery, and termination of employees for such diverse entities as the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the San Fernando Board of Realtors, trade groups, and businesses.

Los Angeles County

Hourly Rate: Not provided Daily Rate: $9,000.00 Study Rate: Not provided Cancellation: $4,500.00/Day Cancellation Period: 7 Days Comment: The hearing compensation of $9,000, includes a full day mediation (extended to evening hours, if necessary), a review of all briefs, and a reasonable follow-up, if necessary. The fee for a half day mediation is $5000, and includes a 4 hour mediation, a review of all briefs, and a reasonable follow-up, if necessary.

English

United States of America

Los Angeles, California