Mediator Profile
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ELISABETH EPEL
Availability
Available on 01/19/2025
Contact Information
Address
Law and Mediation Offices of Elisabeth Epel
663 S Rancho Santa Fe RD 264
San Marcos, CA 92078
663 S Rancho Santa Fe RD 264
San Marcos, CA 92078
Address
ELISABETH EPEL, Full Spectrum Dispute Resolution
3525 DEL MAR HEIGHTS RD STE 256
SAN DIEGO, CA 92130
3525 DEL MAR HEIGHTS RD STE 256
SAN DIEGO, CA 92130
Work Phone:
858-876-4529
Fax:
858-427-0600
Emails:
Panel
Civil Mediation Panel
ADR Specialty
Mediation of a wide range of Civil matters, including business, collections, commercial, community/neighborhood, condominium/HOA, construction, consumer, contracts, employment/labor relations, insurance, landlord/tenant, personal injury/property damages, product liability and professional negligence (legal, medical, dental).
Mediation Style
Facilitative
Expertise
- Business/Contract
- Collections
- Community/Neighborhood
- Construction
- Employment/Labor Relations
- Insurance
- Landlord/Tenant
- Personal Injury
- Professional Negligence
- Property Damage
Fees
Fee Per Hour:
$150.00
Fee Per Day: $1200.00
Fee Per Day: $1200.00
Additional Info:
- Court mediations: Limited Jur. $150 per hr., $450 min. deposit. Unlimited Jur. $250 per hr., $750 min deposit. Applicable deposit required 15 days in advance; deposit increases if more than 3 hrs reserved. Any unused deposit in excess of 1st 2 hrs is refundable. Cancellation charge of 2 hr amount applies if you cancel, postpone or reschedule within 10 business days of scheduled date. Private (pre-suit) mediations: please contact mediator.
Primary ADR Provider Organization
- Full Spectrum Dispute Resolution
Current Affiliations with Dispute Resolution Provider/Professional Organizations
| Organization Name | Affiliation Details |
|---|---|
| Southern California Mediation Association | Member |
| California Academy of Mediation Professionals | Mediator |
| ABA - Section of Dispute Resolution | Member |
| Society of Human Resource Management | Member |
| North County Lifeline | Mediator |
Dispute Resolution Training
| Organization Name | Course Title | Year | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| North County Lifeline, Inc. | 40 Hour Mediation Skills Traning [CA DRPA] | 2010 | 37 |
| Southern California Mediation Association | New Frontier Science of the Mind:Tools for Negotia | 2009 | 6 |
| SCMA Annual Conference | Building Bridges: Art & Science of Mediation | 2006 | 7 |
| Straus Institute | Communication & Conflict | 2005 | 35 |
| Straus Institute | Advanced Mediation | 2005 | 28 |
| Straus Institute | Employment Dispute Resolution | 2005 | 28 |
| Straus Institute | Arbitration Practice | 2005 | 28 |
| Straus Institute | Social Psychology of Conflict | 2005 | 28 |
| Straus Institute | Negotiation & Settlement Advocacy | 2005 | 18 |
| Strauss Institute | Entertainment Dispute Resolution | 2005 | 28 |
Neutral Experience
| Type | # Years | # Cases | Description of Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mediator | 15 | 500 | Mediations in San Diego & Los Angeles Counties & Orange County, Florida. Mediation for Full Spectrum Dispute Resolution, Subject Matter Mediation Services, North County LIfeline, California Academy of Mediation Professionals, Center for Conflict Resolution, Pepperdine Dispute Resolution Clinic & Florida Dispute Resolution Services. |
| Referee | 1 | 100 | State of Florida, Department of Labor & Employment Security, Orlando, Unemployment Appeals Referee. Conducted administrative hearings on appeals of unemployment compensation determinations & wrote decisions. |
Attorney Experience
| # Years | Description of Experience |
|---|---|
| 20 | My experience includes more than 20 years as a licensed attorney in California and out of state, having practiced in areas including commercial, employment, and landlord/tenant law. I have represented both plaintiffs & defendants. |
Other Relevant Experience
| Type | # Years | Description of Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Real Estate License | 10 | Sales Associate, FL (SL639976). 1996- 2006. (I had allowed my license to expire because I had moved to CA.) |
| Mediator Cert. | 15 | 2000 to present: County & Circuit Mediator Certification, Supreme Court of Florida. |
| HR Manager Cert. | 13 | Society of Human Resource Managers (1998-2011) |
Education
| Institution | Degree/Certificate | Major | Start Year | End Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straus Institute, Pepperdine Univ. Law School | LLM | Dispute Resolution | 2005 | 2007 |
| University of Virginia School of Law | JD | Law | 1988 | 1991 |
| Harvard University | MPP | Public Policy/Government | 1986 | 1988 |
Employment History
| Employer | Position | Start Year | End Year | Current |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North County LIfeline | Mediator | 2015 | Yes | |
| Elisabeth Epel/Full Spectrum Dispute Resolution | Attorney Mediator | 2003 | Yes | |
| Greater Orlando Area Legal Services | Staff Attorney | 2001 | 2003 | No |
| Co-Counsel | Contract Attorney | 1998 | 1998 | No |
| D.L. Peoples Group, Inc. | Vice President for Legal Affairs | 1998 | 2001 | No |
| Broad & Cassel | Associate | 1996 | 1997 | No |
| State of FL, Dept. of Labor & Employment Security | Unemployment Appeals Referee | 1995 | 1996 | No |
| Dempsey & Associates | Associate | 1994 | 1995 | No |
| Cabaniss Burke & Wagner, P.A. | Associate | 1993 | 1994 | No |
| The Honorable G. Kendall Sharp, U.S. District Ct. | Law Clerk | 1991 | 1993 | No |
Professional Licenses
| License Type | State | License Number | Year Issued | Active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law License | FL | 982733 | 1993 | No |
| Law License | DC | 435280 | 1992 | No |
| Law License | AZ | 025987 | 2008 | No |
| Law License | CA | 265202 | 2009 | Yes |
| Law License | VA | 33809 | 1992 | No |
Languages
N/A
ADA Accessible Facility
Yes
* Willing to mentor other mediators
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