Mediator Profile
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Joseph J Barr Jr
Availability
Available on 01/19/2025
Contact Information
Panel
Civil Mediation Panel
ADR Specialty
As a mediator with 42 years of civil litigation experience, I strive to facilitate successful resolutions in a professional and friendly environment. My twenty years of mediation experience include handling disputes involving personal injury, real estate, business/contract, homeowner associations, neighbor conflicts, construction, employment/labor, insurance, public entity, property damage, intellectual property, landlord/tenant, partnership, and professional negligence.
Mediation Style
Facilitative
Expertise
Fees
- Court rates will apply to the first two hours, and $400 per hour thereafter. Retainers are due prior to commencement of mediation.
Primary ADR Provider Organization
- Barr Mediations
Current Affiliations with Dispute Resolution Provider/Professional Organizations
Dispute Resolution Training
| Organization Name | Course Title | Year | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Continuing Education re Dispute Resolution | Various dispute/conflict resolution topics | 2010 | 48 |
| National Conflict Resolution Center | Mediator Jeopardy: More than Just a Game | 2009 | 4 |
| National Conflict Resolution Center | Cultural Considerations for Mediators... Ethical Considerations | 2007 | 4 |
| Rutter Group | Cutting Edge Mediation | 2007 | 7 |
| National Conflict Resolution Center | Beyond Impasse: Techniques, Strategies and Success Stories | 2005 | 4 |
| Pepperdine University School of Law | Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution - Advanced Mediation Course | 2003 | 28 |
| Pepperdine University School of Law | Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution - Mediation Course | 2002 | 28 |
Neutral Experience
| Type | # Years | # Cases | Description of Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Settlement Officer | 8 | 20 | Civil litigation matters |
| Arbitrator | 15 | 15 | Uninsured motorist, underinsured motorist, personal injury |
| Mediator | 20 | 750 | Civil litigation matters |
Attorney Experience
| # Years | Description of Experience |
|---|---|
| 42 | 42 years of civil litigation and trial experience; Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist with the National Board of Trial Advocacy |
Other Relevant Experience
Education
| Institution | Degree/Certificate | Major | Start Year | End Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson School of Law | JD | 1979 | ||
| University of Miami | BBA | 1976 |
Employment History
| Employer | Position | Start Year | End Year | Current |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Barr & Associates / Barr Mediations | Attorney /Mediator (as of 2000) | 1980 | Yes |
Professional Licenses
| License Type | State | License Number | Year Issued | Active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | No | |||
| State Bar | CA | 91940 | 1980 | Yes |
Languages
English
ADA Accessible Facility
Yes
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