Mediator Resume

Attorney, Retired Judge, Mediator, Arbitrator

Independent Neutral, 2018 - Present; Judge, Los Angeles Superior Court, 2007 - 2018; Founding Partner, Bannan Green Frank & Terzian, 1995 - 2007; Partner, Adams Duque & Hazeltine, 1991 - 1995; Associate, Adams Duque & Hazeltine, 1983 - 1990.

Over 24 years' experience as a civil litigator prior to appointment to the Bench, serving as counsel to plaintiffs and defendants in employment, commercial and business litigation matters in both state and federal courts. Experience involved all aspects of representing clients in resolving disputes related to ERISA, Employment Law, First Party Insurance, and General Commercial and Business Litigation. In addition to arbitration, litigated matters through trials and on appeal. As a judge, oversaw a wide range of disputes, including high-profile probate, trust and conservatorship proceedings. Tried hundreds of jury trials and court trials, handled complex civil law and motion and conducted settlement conferences.

University of Southern California Gould School of Law (JD - 1983); Pasadena City College (Associate of Arts Degree - 1980).

Admitted to the Bar: California, 1983; U.S. District Court: all districts in California, 1983; U.S. Court of Appeals: Ninth Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court, 1999.

Hourly Rate: $1,250.00 Daily Rate: Not provided Study Rate: $1,250.00/hr Cancellation: $12,500.00/Day Cancellation Period: 45 Days Comment: No charge for travel within Los Angeles County.

English

United States of America

Los Angeles, California