Mediator Profile
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Donald F. Armento
Availability
Available on 01/19/2025
Contact Information
Address
P.O.Box 131511
Carlsbad, CA 92013
Carlsbad, CA 92013
Address
West Coast Resolution Group
530 B ST 1700
San Diego, CA 92101
530 B ST 1700
San Diego, CA 92101
Fax:
619-238-8041
Work Phone:
760-484-1418
Emails:
Panel
Civil Mediation Panel
ADR Specialty
My experience as a judicial officer hearing personal injury, property damage, insurance, contract, real property and unlawful detainer actions has prepared me to be effective in mediating these types of disputes. In addition, my service as a judge advocate in the Marine Corps makes me well qualified to mediate disputes involving service members, veterans and their families.
Mediation Style
Facilitative
Expertise
- Auto/Lemon Law
- Business/Contract
- Collections
- Community/Neighborhood
- Construction
- Employment/Labor Relations
- Government/Public Agency
- Healthcare
- Insurance
- Land Use/Zoning/CEQA
- Landlord/Tenant
- Medical Malpractice
- Motor Vehicle Accident
- Personal Injury
- Professional Negligence
- Property Damage
- Real Estate/Foreclosures (Commercial)
- Real Estate/Foreclosures (Residential)
Fees
Fee Per Hour:
$375.00
Fee Per Day: $2250.00
Fee Per Day: $2250.00
Primary ADR Provider Organization
- National Conflict Resolution Center
- National Conflict Resolution Center
Current Affiliations with Dispute Resolution Provider/Professional Organizations
N/A
Dispute Resolution Training
| Organization Name | Course Title | Year | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Conflict Resolution Center | Mediation Skills Training | 2015 | 40 |
| National Conflict Resolution Center | Mediation Skills Training | 2015 | 40 |
Neutral Experience
| Type | # Years | # Cases | Description of Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbitrator | 10 | 30 | While serving on the Arbitration panel for San Diego Superior Court, I arbitrated approximately thirty (30) cases involving personal injuries, professional malpractice, employment law, real estate and property damage actions. |
| Mediator | 2 | 20 | I have co-mediated about 10-12 civil cases, including Personal Injury, Real Property, Contract and Business actions. In addition, while serving with San Diego Superior Court, I mediated approximately 10-15 civil cases with parties who preferred participating in mediation to going to trial. Most of my cases settled after going to Mediation. I have supervised a team of mediators while serving in Dept. 8, North County Branch, San Diego Superior Court. |
| Settlement Officer | 4 | 75 | Before serving on the bench, I served as a Settlement officer for SDSC. I heard personal injury, real estate, business, contract and property disputes. I served in both North County Branch and Central SDSC. |
| Mediator | 2 | 20 | I have co-mediated about 10-12 civil cases, including Personal Injury, Real Property, Contract and Business actions. In addition, while serving with San Diego Superior Court, I mediated approximately 10-15 civil cases with parties who preferred participating in mediation to going to trial. Most of my cases settled after going to Mediation. I have supervised a team of mediators while serving in Dept. 8, North County Branch, San Diego Superior Court. |
| Settlement Officer | 4 | 75 | Before serving on the bench, I served as a Settlement officer for SDSC. I heard personal injury, real estate, business, contract and property disputes. I served in both North County Branch and Central SDSC. |
| Arbitrator | 10 | 30 | While serving on the Arbitration panel for San Diego Superior Court, I arbitrated approximately thirty (30) cases involving personal injuries, professional malpractice, employment law, real estate and property damage actions. |
Attorney Experience
| # Years | Description of Experience |
|---|---|
| 30 | As a litigation attorney, I represented clients in personal injury, real property, business, contract and employment law disputes. I have tried over 70 cases to verdict or judgment. As an attorney, I participated in over 70 mediations in San Diego, Orange and Riverside counties. I am very familiar with the mediation process and believe it provides an excellent opportunity for resolution of disputes. |
| 30 | As a litigation attorney, I represented clients in personal injury, real property, business, contract and employment law disputes. I have tried over 70 cases to verdict or judgment. As an attorney, I participated in over 70 mediations in San Diego, Orange and Riverside counties. I am very familiar with the mediation process and believe it provides an excellent opportunity for resolution of disputes. |
Other Relevant Experience
| Type | # Years | Description of Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Judge Advocate | 27 | I served on active duty for four years as a Marine judge advocate. Thereafter, I served in the Marine Corps Reserve as a judge advocate and civil affairs officer. I am very familiar with military law issues, deployments, and the concerns of veterans and their families. I am experienced in working with DOD, DFAS and all branches of service. My experience has prepared me to be effective in resolving disputes for veterans and service members. |
| Judge Advocate | 27 | I served on active duty for four years as a Marine judge advocate. Thereafter, I served in the Marine Corps Reserve as a judge advocate and civil affairs officer. I am very familiar with military law issues, deployments, and the concerns of veterans and their families. I am experienced in working with DOD, DFAS and all branches of service. My experience has prepared me to be effective in resolving disputes for veterans and service members. |
Education
| Institution | Degree/Certificate | Major | Start Year | End Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National University | MBA | Organizational Leadership | 2013 | 2015 |
| National University | MBA | Organizational Leadership | 2013 | 2015 |
| Marquette University School of Law | JD | Law | 1979 | 1982 |
| Marquette University School of Law | JD | Law | 1979 | 1982 |
| Hamilton College, Clinton, NY | BA | Political Science | 1974 | 1978 |
| Hamilton College, Clinton, NY | BA | Political Science | 1974 | 1978 |
Employment History
| Employer | Position | Start Year | End Year | Current |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superior Court of California, County of San Diego | Commissioner | 2009 | 2018 | No |
| Superior Court of California, County of San Diego | Commissioner | 2009 | 2018 | No |
| Richardson, Bambrick, Cermak & Fair | Trial Attorney | 1995 | 2006 | No |
| Richardson, Bambrick, Cermak & Fair | Trial Attorney | 1995 | 2006 | No |
| Neil, Dymott, Perkins, Brown & Frank | Litigation Attorney | 1987 | 1995 | No |
| Neil, Dymott, Perkins, Brown & Frank | Litigation Attorney | 1987 | 1995 | No |
| United States Marine Corps | Judge Advocate | 1982 | 1986 | No |
| United States Marine Corps | Judge Advocate | 1982 | 1986 | No |
Professional Licenses
| License Type | State | License Number | Year Issued | Active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Bar | CA | 125643 | 1986 | Yes |
| State Bar | WI | N/A | 1982 | No |
| State Bar | CA | 125643 | 1986 | Yes |
| State Bar | WI | N/A | 1982 | No |
Languages
English
ADA Accessible Facility
Yes
* Willing to mentor other mediators
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