About mediation services offered

    Offering intervention between conflicting parties to promote settlement, reconciliation or compromise. Mediation is a proven method for the early settlement of claims, lawsuits or other disputes. It provides the benefits of resolution of legal matters, while lowering costs for each side. Litigation may exceed the value of a claim or greatly reduce the value of a trial court judgment.

 Mediator - H. Tim Hoffman, Former Referee for the California State Bar Ethics Court; Arbitrator for State and Alameda County Bar Associations Attorney/Client Fee Disputes. In his capacity as Referee for CSBEC, he has recommended decisions to the Review Committee on numerous occasions. Mr. Hoffman taught Labor Law at Merritt College for many years. He has represented clients in administrative hearings and judicial proceedings over labor and employment claims. Mr. Hoffman is an acting Arbitrator for the Attorney/Client Fee Dispute section of the California State and Alameda County Bar Associations. With years of experience, Mr. Hoffman is uniquely qualified to mediate civil disputes. Benefits Saves both sides costly pre-trial preparation expenses; such as expert fees, deposition costs and attorneys' fees.

Conference Room facilities overlook scenic Lake Merritt and can accommodate a large group comfortably.. Fees Mediation of Claims for as little as $200 per hour, per party Results 90% resolution when parties come prepared

Call 1-800-321-LAWS for more information or to schedule a mediation