Mediator Profile
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MICHAEL J ROBERTS
Availability
Available on 01/19/2025
Contact Information
Address
401 B STREET, STE 600
SAN DIEGO, CA 92101
SAN DIEGO, CA 92101
Home Phone:
619-234-1848
Fax:
619-236-9032
Emails:
Panel
Civil Mediation Panel
ADR Specialty
Since 1985 has served as a mediator, arbitrator, special master and discovery referee in over 4,000 cases with aggregate settlements in excess of $800 million. Dispute resolution practice primarily focuses on business, construction, real estate, employment, insurance, professional negligence and personal injury matters.
Mediation Style
Evaluative, Facilitative
Expertise
- Auto/Lemon Law
- Banking
- Business/Contract
- Collections
- Community/Neighborhood
- Construction
- Employment/Labor Relations
- Environmental
- Franchise
- Government/Public Agency
- Healthcare
- Insurance
- Intellectual Property
- Land Use/Zoning/CEQA
- Landlord/Tenant
- Medical Malpractice
- Motor Vehicle Accident
- Partnership
- Personal Injury
- Professional Negligence
- Property Damage
- Real Estate/Foreclosures (Commercial)
- Real Estate/Foreclosures (Residential)
- Securities
Fees
Fee Per Hour:
$850.00
Additional Info:
- Deposit equivalent to the estimated time to be expended due prior to commencement of the hearing. Please note the rescheduling/cancellation notice of 15 days or more is required otherwise, the party requesting the change will be responsible for the nonrefundable cancellation fee of $300 in a limited and $500 in an unlimited case. Written notice required.
Primary ADR Provider Organization
- ADR Services, Inc.
- ADR Services, Inc.
Current Affiliations with Dispute Resolution Provider/Professional Organizations
| Organization Name | Affiliation Details |
|---|---|
| ADR Services, Inc. | Neutral |
| ADR Services, Inc. | Neutral |
Dispute Resolution Training
| Organization Name | Course Title | Year | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepperdine University School of Law | Advanced Mediation Program | 1996 | 12 |
| Pepperdine University School of Law | Advanced Mediation Program | 1996 | 12 |
| American Arbitration Association | Advanced Mediation Training | 1993 | 8 |
| American Arbitration Association | Advanced Mediation Training | 1993 | 8 |
| Pepperdine University School of Law | Mediation Training | 1992 | 12 |
| Pepperdine University School of Law | Mediation Training | 1992 | 12 |
| San Diego Mediation Center | Intermediate Mediation Skills Training | 1992 | 12 |
| San Diego Mediation Center | Intermediate Mediation Skills Training | 1992 | 12 |
| San Diego Mediation Center | Mediation Skills Training | 1991 | 12 |
| San Diego Mediation Center | Mediation Skills Training | 1991 | 12 |
| US Arbitration & Mediation | Advanced Mediator Training | 1991 | 12 |
| US Arbitration & Mediation | Advanced Mediator Training | 1991 | 12 |
| US Arbitration & Mediation | Advanced Mediation Strategies | 1990 | 16 |
| US Arbitration & Mediation | Advanced Mediation Strategies | 1990 | 16 |
| American Arbitration Association | Mediation Training | 1985 | 24 |
| American Arbitration Association | Mediation Training | 1985 | 24 |
Neutral Experience
| Type | # Years | # Cases | Description of Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbitrator | 20 | 1000 | Arbitrator, Special Master, Discovery Referee: Served as a Court appointed special master, partition referee, discovery referee in numerous cases over the past 20 years in the areas of construction defect, construction, partnership, employment and intellectual property matters. |
| Mediator | 20 | 4000 | I have been a full time mediator for the past 20 years. Prior to that, I engaged in the practice as a mediator in connection with my practice of law. I taught Alternative Dispute Resolution at Cal Western University School of Law. |
| Arbitrator | 20 | 1000 | Arbitrator, Special Master, Discovery Referee: Served as a Court appointed special master, partition referee, discovery referee in numerous cases over the past 20 years in the areas of construction defect, construction, partnership, employment and intellectual property matters. |
| Mediator | 20 | 4000 | I have been a full time mediator for the past 20 years. Prior to that, I engaged in the practice as a mediator in connection with my practice of law. I taught Alternative Dispute Resolution at Cal Western University School of Law. |
Attorney Experience
| # Years | Description of Experience |
|---|---|
| 40 | I have been a partner in several major San Diego law firms. My private practice focused on the litigation of business, real estate, construction, insurance and employmnent matters. It also included business transactional matters. Prior to entering private practice, I served for 3 years as a Deputy District Attorney in the San Diego District Attorney's Office. |
| 40 | I have been a partner in several major San Diego law firms. My private practice focused on the litigation of business, real estate, construction, insurance and employmnent matters. It also included business transactional matters. Prior to entering private practice, I served for 3 years as a Deputy District Attorney in the San Diego District Attorney's Office. |
Other Relevant Experience
N/A
Education
| Institution | Degree/Certificate | Major | Start Year | End Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of San Diego School of Law | JD | Law | 1966 | 1969 |
| University of San Diego School of Law | JD | Law | 1966 | 1969 |
Employment History
| Employer | Position | Start Year | End Year | Current |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADR Services, Inc. | Mediator | 2006 | Yes | |
| ADR Services, Inc. | Mediator | 2006 | Yes | |
| JAMS | Mediator | 2001 | 2006 | No |
| JAMS | Mediator | 2001 | 2006 | No |
| Mediation Offices of Michael J. Roberts | Mediator | 1993 | 2001 | No |
| Mediation Offices of Michael J. Roberts | Mediator | 1993 | 2001 | No |
| Jennings Engstrand & Henrikson | Attorney/Partner | 1991 | 1993 | No |
| Jennings Engstrand & Henrikson | Attorney/Partner | 1991 | 1993 | No |
| Sullivan Hill Lewin & Markham | Attorney/Partner | 1986 | 1991 | No |
| Sullivan Hill Lewin & Markham | Attorney/Partner | 1986 | 1991 | No |
| Fredman Silverberg & Lewis | Attorney/Partner | 1973 | 1986 | No |
| Fredman Silverberg & Lewis | Attorney/Partner | 1973 | 1986 | No |
| San Diego District Attorney's Office | Deputy District Attorney | 1970 | 1973 | No |
| San Diego District Attorney's Office | Deputy District Attorney | 1970 | 1973 | No |
Professional Licenses
| License Type | State | License Number | Year Issued | Active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State Bar Association | CA | 45833 | 1970 | Yes |
| Real Estate Broker's License | CA | 1978 | No | |
| California State Bar Association | CA | 45833 | 1970 | Yes |
| Real Estate Broker's License | CA | 1978 | No |
Languages
English
ADA Accessible Facility
Yes
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