SERVICES

Richard will help you and your client find the path that will lead to resolution of your case.  Richard mediates cases in the following fields:

Business/Contracts:

Individual or Partner Business Disputes, Dissolution

Real Estate

Lessee/Lessor, Landlord/Tenant

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Insurance Bad Faith/Coverage:

Life, Health and Disability

Commercial/CGL

Directors & Officers
Claims with underlying insurance coverage disputes

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Employment/Workplace Disputes:

Wrongful Termination, Retaliation

Discrimination and Harassment

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Personal Injury (Soft Tissue to Catastrophic)/Wrongful Death Caused By:

Automobile, Motorcycle, Truck, Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents

Premises Liability

Governmental Entity

Products Liability

Foodborne Illnesses

Dog Bite

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Elder Abuse/Neglect:

Skilled Nursing Facilities/Home Care

Financial Elder Abuse

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Class Actions:

Consumer

Insurance/Annuity

Wage and Hour

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​Professional Liability:

Medical Malpractice

Insurance Broker/Agent

Legal Malpractice

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TESTIMONIALS

Here is a sampling of what others are saying about Richard:

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“Richard, thank you for your assistance today.  You are a true professional.  I do not believe this case would have settled without you as the mediator.”  

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“Clearly a big picture guy who knows how to take the little steps to overcome barriers which keep the parties apart.  Highly recommend Richard for mediations should you need a closer.”  

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“Richard was fully prepared, understood the complexities, understood the client and focused on resolving the matter to the satisfaction of both sides.  Well done!!!”

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“Very complicated medical issues and extremely complicated client with big expectations.  Richard was very business-like, direct, focused and result driven.  Excellent mediation skills.”

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"Thank you for so professionally mediating our issues...we are relieved to have the dispute in our past.  We certainly would recommend you to anyone needing mediation services."

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“Richard's experience as a trial lawyer was extremely valuable. He was able to get the client and me to focus on the financial aspects of this case from the other sides' perspective, in a way we had not contemplated.  With his assistance, we were better able to assess potential litigation outcomes, options and resolution.”

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"Thank you so much for the fantastic results you accomplished at the mediation, and for taking the extra time to make it happen. ...

I will definitely request you as my mediator on any future San Diego cases!"

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”Smart, a seasoned trial lawyer, with a great attitude, work ethic, courtesy, and respect.”

FEES

FEE SCHEDULE – Private Cases

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Full Day  - $4,500*

Half Day - $2,250*

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Full Day Rates consist of ten (10) hours inclusive of review and preparation time; additional time is billed at $450 per hour.

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Half Day Rates consist of five (5) hours inclusive of review and preparation time; additional time is billed at $450 per hour.

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Excess time will be billed in increments to the nearest one-half (1/2) hour. 

There is a non-refundable administrative fee of $250 per party, per session.

*Additional terms and conditions are set forth on the Mediation Fee Schedule.

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FEE SCHEDULE – San Diego Superior Court Civil Mediation Program – Unlimited

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Initial Two-Hour Session:  All fees for mediation will be paid directly by the parties, not by the Court. The first two (2) hours of the mediation session are charged at the rate of $250 per hour. No other charges or expenses apply to the first two (2) hours of mediation.  Any time in excess of the first two (2) hours of the mediation session will be charged at the rate of $450 per hour. Excess time will be billed in increments to the nearest one-half (1/2) hour. 

Fees and costs for any mediation, whether Private or through the Court’s Civil Mediation Program, are the obligation of the parties and their attorneys, jointly and severally.

Richard mediates cases exclusively through Judicate West, with offices throughout California.  To determine Richard's availability, please contact his case manager Puja LaQuay.  You may also submit a general inquiry below:

For general inquiries, please provide the following information: