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Subject	Date Asked
Paralegal research	6/8/2011
Q: Sorry to bother you with a trivial question. I graduated from college last year and have been ... A: KMJ, I suggest you get the names of attorneys from friends or acquaintances. If you are too shy to ...
Paralegal research	6/6/2011
Q: Sorry to bother you with a trivial question. I graduated from college last year and have been ... A: KMJ, I am going to answer your questions from my perspective and that of an attorney in a firm that ...
Conflict of interest	5/15/2011
Q: Long story short, my husbands brother who is a licensed mechanic had worked on a neighbor of ours ... A: Nicole, I do not give legal advice over the internet, however, I can tell you unequivocally there ...
Apartment lease	5/13/2011
Q: Friedman, Esq.: My son signed a lease for an apartment last year in Richmond, Virginia together with ... A: Ravi, In most states, putting mail in the mailbox is presumptive of delivery and you generally do ...
What kind of school is needed for mediators?	2/15/2011
Q: I'm doing a project for school and I was wondering what kind of schools you would need to attend to ... A: Brittany, You do not have to go to any school to become a mediator. Most mediators have some type ...
car accident arbitration	10/22/2010
Q: If I am awarded money for pain and suffering and medical bills first does the arbitrator decide or ... A: Nike, The insurance company pays up to the amount of the policy and the insured pays anything ...
alternative to lawsuit	9/24/2010
Q: I filed a pregnancy discrimination charge with eeoc. My ex employer said they wanted to settle out ... A: Chastity, There is a time limit. You indicated you filed a complaint with the EEOC. It sounds ...
contract issue	8/12/2010
Q: so this is going to sound dumb but i live at home going to college and slowly in the last 4 years ... A: Lesli, A homemade contract is just as binding as a contract drafted by an attorney. You need to ...
Binding Arbitration	3/24/2010
Q: Background: A dispute involves trying to sell a piece of property. It's a 50/50 partnership with ... A: It depends on what is done before the arbitration. If there are sworn statements (depositions), ...
Binding Arbitration	3/24/2010
Q: Background: A dispute involves trying to sell a piece of property. It's a 50/50 partnership with ... A: Eric, The arbitrator will decide if the buyout is reasonable between the partners or if the ...
Wrongful termination-race & age discrimination	2/12/2010
Q: I was wrongfully terminated on October 2nd and subsequently fled an EEOC complaint. I have been ... A: Vera, Your calculations are the same calculations we do for our clients. There is no formula as ...
Wrongful termination-race & age discrimination	2/10/2010
Q: I was wrongfully terminated on October 2nd and subsequently fled an EEOC complaint. I have been ... A: Vera, It depends solely on your comfort level. As an attorney, I have accompanied many individuals ...
testifying in a arbitration	1/11/2010
Q: .I just got notifyed last thursday that I was needed to testify in a arbitration hearing on tuesday. ... A: You are required to attend because she has a right to confront and potentially discredit your ...
Am I being jacked around?	11/13/2009
Q: What I am about to write is the “least” of the problems with my mediation turned “binding ... A: From the facts you presented, it appears your lawyer did not competently handle the matter and you ...
Bonus	9/2/2009
Q: Can you be terminated from your Job because you did not receive a bonus? My company gives out ... A: Kailey, It depends on your state's laws and whether you are contracted, however, it sounds as if ...
Was this a fair mediation?	4/6/2009
Q: I am located in Northern California. I was searching for a description of the responsibilities of ... A: Bud, I cannot tell you if it was a "fair mediation". I can help educate the public regarding the ...
Business Partnership Salary Dispute	2/17/2009
Q: I have 2 partners, they both have 30% ownership and I have 40%. I have double and triple the ... A: Louie, Generally, it depends on the state laws in which the partnership is formed. It sounds like ...
Converting arbitration award to judgement	8/13/2008
Q: How do I go about getting an arbitration award converted into a judgement in the Superior Court of ... A: Alyson, You can try one of the following: First, see if the County Recorder will enter the ...
Converting arbitration award to judgement	8/11/2008
Q: How do I go about getting an arbitration award converted into a judgement in the Superior Court of ... A: Alyson, I do not know of any "form". We turn the "Proposed Form of Award" which should have been ...
Converting arbitration award to judgement	8/11/2008
Q: How do I go about getting an arbitration award converted into a judgement in the Superior Court of ... A: It depends on the type of arbitration. If it is a Court-Ordered Arbitration because the value of ...
summons	6/12/2008
Q: I have two questions. First, what is the difference between a summons and subpeona? Also, when ... A: Danielle, A summons is an Order to appear in Court. Appearance can be mandated in-person, by ...
Mediate Divorce	12/11/2007
Q: I know someone who is getting a divorce and is being sucked dry by legal fees. Is there a way this ... A: Jake, That is possible through court mandated mediation or private mediation. In some ...
Question	11/3/2007
Q: Im not sure I have directed my question to the right person, so I appologize if I have. Let me ... A: Katie, Unfortunately, I am not licensed to practice law in North Carolina. I cannot legally answer ...
Question	11/2/2007
Q: Im not sure I have directed my question to the right person, so I appologize if I have. Let me ... A: Katie, Nobody on this site can give you a precise answer because you do not list where you live and ...
death with no will	10/22/2007
Q: My father in-law died last week and had no will. He was not married and has 2 sons. Do we have to ... A: Amy, I am sorry to hear about your and your family's loss. It depends where the property is ...
personnel files	10/19/2007
Q: All of a sudden with negotiations going on, the local school board finds out it can look at the ... A: Gary, I do not know why the school board wishes to view the personnel files but this would be ...
Software Maintenance Agreement	9/14/2007
Q: I am a VERY small software developer who has a small but much larger customer. We have an agreement ... A: Jeff, This is exactly the type of case which is suited for Arbitration. Arbitrations are ...
disciplinary mediation	7/13/2007
Q: My wife is a postmaster and was served with a letter of discipline from her superior. She is going ... A: Earl, I strongly suggest your wife speak with her union representative prior to the mediation ...
Real Estate transaction gone bad	6/8/2007
Q: I applied to refinance my home and take some cash out to get some contruction projects finished. The ... A: John, Generally, you sign an indemnification provision with the title company. Your refusal to pay ...
we're going to arbitration	5/14/2007
Q: Now I'm panicked and we know that we owe the credit card companies, we do not have the money, or the ... A: Jolene, They will convert the arbitration award to a judgment and may try to collect the judgment ...
credit card arbitration	5/10/2007
Q: We have hit really rough times, and owe a huge amount on a credit card. we have tried refinancing, ... A: Jolene, An arbitration is like a mini trial. They will show your charges, the fact you signed the ...
arbitration	5/9/2007
Q: we had some trouble paying on a debt last year and got with credit solutions. We were mislead with ... A: Tami, I cannot provide legal advice for the State of Ohio. There is a list of protected assets ...
arbitraton	5/8/2007
Q: can the arbitrator force us to sell our house to pay a award of $20,000.00 i have four children and ... A: Tami, It is a little difficult to answer your question since you did not provide any information. ...
Union representation/arbitration horrible!	5/8/2007
Q: I am getting rather fed up w/my Union, but being told it could take quite a while for my case to ... A: Mel, I am going to tell you what you already know. I strongly suggest you speak with a labor ...
Arbitration Career	4/26/2007
Q: Is being an arbitrator a growing field for a career. Are there credentials one should have to enter ... A: Mitch, There are a number of retired judges and others who have become mediators. I do essentially ...
I hope you can help me	4/20/2007
Q: On March 25, 2007 we booked an 8:55pm, non stop flight from JFK in N.Y. to Rome, Italy on ... A: Sandy, I do not give legal advice over the internet, however, it sounds like you have a valid ...
credit card arbitration ...served	4/2/2007
Q: I live in Belen, NM and have been served with arbitration papers from MBNA or their collection ... A: It depends on the law in the state where you live. In some jurisdictions, serving a person at their ...
credit card arbitration ...served	4/2/2007
Q: I live in Belen, NM and have been served with arbitration papers from MBNA or their collection ... A: Laura, I assume MBNA believes you are in debt for approximately $11K and have not paid according to ...
Class A	3/1/2007
Q: What does it mean when someone has a Class A Misdemeanor? A: TJ, It depends on the state. Usually a Class A Misdemeanor is the highest misdemeanor as opposed ...
I would like to be a mediator	1/29/2007
Q: I would like to be a mediator, and I am currently an undergraduate. What courses/discipline do you ... A: Monique, There are two sources I would suggest. The first is the American Arbitration Association ...
arbitration	11/30/2006
Q: I recived a letter for arbitration from a law firm about a credit card I do owe We have been working ... A: Carmen, I am sorry to hear about your husband's loss of employment. I would suggest agreeing to a ...
husband and i are wanting to divorce	11/4/2006
Q: my husband and i have been separated for 5 months. he told me today that he put in his two weeks ... A: Sarah, I am sorry to hear about your abusive relationship. Your spouse can move wherever he likes. ...
Binding Arbitration Award	11/1/2006
Q: I have been to arbitration with my ex-husband. Opposing counsel refused to sign the arbitration ... A: Margaret, You need to give me alot more information regarding this proceeding. First of all, is ...
Offer Acceptance	9/27/2006
Q: I have a quick question that came up on an exam I recently took and it's driving me crazy. Does an ... A: Steve, Great question. Usually, there is an acceptance when it is sent unless the offer expresses ...
Arbitration	9/17/2006
Q: What rules are used in arbitrations? In other words, are they the same rules as trial? What are ... A: Pete, The rules utilized in an arbitration are contracted or mandated by the Court procedure. If ...
Mediator	9/15/2006
Q: I have owned a collection agency for 25 years in Idaho. Mediation is just part of the business. In ... A: FCD, I recommend contacting the American Arbitration Association and requesting educattion and ...
cost of arbitration	8/10/2006
Q: Friedman, I'm writing from Atlanta. A recent purchase of assets of a company has resulted in a ... A: James, Arbitration is ususally a less expensive avenue than litigation. I charge an hourly rate as ...
my fathers will	8/4/2006
Q: My father recently passed. His wife is handling the will and I worry that she will not show it to ... A: Mike, I am sorry to hear of your father's passing. Assuming you live in the United States, she ...
Arbitration	7/26/2006
Q: U.S.A. California- This is my origanil question but I wanted you to be up to date on my case. I ... A: Jim, I am sorry to hear about your health and this situation. I strongly suggest you follow your ...

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I am a licensed attorney and Judge Pro Tempore who has conducted and been involved in hundreds of mediations and thousands of arbitrations. I can answer questions regarding settlement conferences, mediations or arbitrations. I do not give legal advice over the internet and it would be helpful to list your location such as country or state.

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I am a licensed attorney, Judge Pro Tempore and adjunct professor.

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I have been a licensed attorney since 1989 and a Judge Pro Tempore since 2005. Additionally, I have a masters degree in bioethics and a doctorate of philosophy regarding comparative ethics

Organizations
State Bar of Arizona
State Bar of Colorado (inactive)
District of Columbia Bar (inactive)
Federal Bar
Licensed in Arizona District Court
Licensed in Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Licensed in the United States Supreme Court
American Bar Association
National Board of Trial Advocacy
American Association for Justice
Arizona Trial Lawyers Association
American Society for Bioethics and Humanities
Kennedy Institute of Ethics
National Association of Realtors

Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Arts 1985
Juris Doctorate 1989
Master of Arts in Bioethics 2004
Doctorate of Philosphy 2006

Awards and Honors
Phi Beta Kappa
Multiple Who's Who

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A list of my copyrighted publications and presentations is contained at WWW.EXPERTETHICS.COM

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