Mediator Profile
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THOMAS A SCUTTI
Availability
Available on 01/19/2025
Contact Information
Suite 163
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
Panel
Civil Mediation Panel
ADR Specialty
I have litigated hundreds of cases involving lemon law and personal injury actions which allows me to quickly grasp the nuances involved in these cases.
Mediation Style
Evaluative, Facilitative
Expertise
- Auto/Lemon Law
Fees
Fee Per Day: $3000.00
Primary ADR Provider Organization
Current Affiliations with Dispute Resolution Provider/Professional Organizations
Dispute Resolution Training
| Organization Name | Course Title | Year | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepperdine School of Law, Strauss Institute | Mediating the Litigated Case | 2019 | 42 |
Neutral Experience
| Type | # Years | # Cases | Description of Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Settlement Officer | 5 | 15 | I served as a Judge Pro-Tempore/Civil Law Settlement Officer for the San Diego County Superior Court North District branch in the Two-Attorney Settlement Conference Program |
| Mediator | 12 | 75 | Personal Injury, Lemon Law, HOA disputes and Employment Law. |
Attorney Experience
| # Years | Description of Experience |
|---|---|
| 33 | I have been a civil litigator, mainly on the defense side, throughout my career. I also have represented plaintiffs in civil actions. I also have appellate experience. |
Other Relevant Experience
| Type | # Years | Description of Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Mediating cases | 33 | As a litigator, I have participated in hundreds of mediations and settlement conferences, which provides me with great insight as a mediator. |
Education
| Institution | Degree/Certificate | Major | Start Year | End Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola Law School | Juris Doctrate | 1985 | 1988 | |
| UC Santa Barbara | Bachelor of Arts | Political Science | 1983 | 1985 |
| UCLA | Political Science | 1981 | 1983 |
Employment History
| Employer | Position | Start Year | End Year | Current |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Kalfus, LLP | Partner | 2019 | Yes | |
| PersuasionPoint Mediation Services | Mediator | 2019 | Yes | |
| Gates, Gonter, Guy, Proudfoot & Muench, LLP | Partner | 2002 | 2019 | No |
| Even, Crandall, Wade, Lowe & Gates | Partner | 1988 | 2002 | No |
Professional Licenses
| License Type | State | License Number | Year Issued | Active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed Attorney | CA | 137433 | 1988 | Yes |
Languages
English
ADA Accessible Facility
Yes
* Willing to mentor other mediators
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