Mediator Profile
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LAWRENCE A HUERTA
Availability
Available on 01/19/2025
Contact Information
Address
HUERTA & ASSOCIATES
600 West Broadway Suite 900
SAN DIEGO, CA 92101
600 West Broadway Suite 900
SAN DIEGO, CA 92101
Work Phone:
619-236-7944
Emails:
Panel
Civil Mediation Panel
ADR Specialty
Private mediation of Business, Commercial, Employment (including Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Hostile Work Environment, PAGA, Wage and Hour, and Wrongful Termination), Insurance, Intellectual Property, Real Estate, Tort, Trade Secret and Securities matters. Mediator and Arbitrator for American Arbitration Association and FINRA. Extensive Zoom Mediation experience.
Mediation Style
Evaluative, Facilitative
Expertise
- Banking
- Business/Contract
- Collections
- Community/Neighborhood
- Construction
- Employment/Labor Relations
- Franchise
- Government/Public Agency
- Healthcare
- Insurance
- Intellectual Property
- 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:
$600.00
Fee Per Day: $4500.00
Fee Per Day: $4500.00
Additional Info:
- Court mediation fees per Court's guideline for first 2 hours; $600 per hour thereafter. Five hour minimum deposit for Court mediations ($2,300 deposit for Unlimited cases). Cancellation Fee of $500 for mediations cancelled or postponed within 15 business days of scheduled mediation date in Unlimited civil action.
Primary ADR Provider Organization
- AAA (American Arbitration Association)
- AAA (American Arbitration Association)
Current Affiliations with Dispute Resolution Provider/Professional Organizations
| Organization Name | Affiliation Details |
|---|---|
| AAA (American Arbitration Association) | Mediator and Arbitrator, Commercial and Labor & Employment panels, American Arbitration Association |
| Huerta Mediation | Mediation Services |
| Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) | Mediator and Arbitrator |
| SDCBA ADR Section, Employment Law Section | Mediator and Arbitrator |
| AAA (American Arbitration Association) | Mediator and Arbitrator, Commercial and Labor & Employment panels, American Arbitration Association |
| Huerta Mediation | Mediation Services |
| Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) | Mediator and Arbitrator |
| SDCBA ADR Section, Employment Law Section | Mediator and Arbitrator |
Dispute Resolution Training
| Organization Name | Course Title | Year | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Arbitration Association | Advanced Mediator Training Series: Toolbox | 2018 | 8 |
| American Arbitration Association | Advanced Mediator Training Series: Toolbox | 2018 | 8 |
| American Bar Association | Ethical & Effective Negotiation | 2018 | 1 |
| American Bar Association | Ethical & Effective Negotiation | 2018 | 1 |
| American Bar Association | Mediation Classes | 2017 | 6 |
| American Bar Association | Mediation Classes | 2017 | 6 |
| American Arbitration Association | Advanced Healthcare Mediation Training | 2016 | 12 |
| American Arbitration Association | Top 10 Arbitration Techniques Case Mgmt Efficiency | 2016 | 1 |
| American Arbitration Association | Best Practices for Mediator Followup | 2016 | 1 |
| American Arbitration Association | Best Practices for Mediator Followup | 2016 | 1 |
| American Arbitration Association | Advanced Healthcare Mediation Training | 2016 | 12 |
| American Arbitration Association | Top 10 Arbitration Techniques Case Mgmt Efficiency | 2016 | 1 |
| American Arbitration Association | People Skills in Mediation | 2015 | 1 |
| American Arbitration Association | People Skills in Mediation | 2015 | 1 |
| American Arbitration Association | The Extent of Mediator Influence to Effect Settl. | 2014 | 6 |
| American Arbitration Association | The Extent of Mediator Influence to Effect Settl. | 2014 | 6 |
| American Bar Arbitration Association | Efficient Arbitration & Scope of Powers | 2013 | 4 |
| American Bar Arbitration Association | Efficient Arbitration & Scope of Powers | 2013 | 4 |
| American Bar Association | Ethical Tools to Diffuse Incivility | 2013 | 1 |
| American Bar Association | Ethical Tools to Diffuse Incivility | 2013 | 1 |
| American Arbitration Association | Advanced Mediation Classes | 2012 | 8 |
| American Arbitration Association | Advanced Mediation Classes | 2012 | 8 |
| American Arbitration Association Neutrals Conf | Mediation Training | 2012 | 7 |
| American Arbitration Association Neutrals Conf | Mediation Training | 2012 | 7 |
| American Bar Association Dispute Resolution Conf. | Mediation Training | 2011 | 14 |
| American Bar Association Dispute Resolution Conf. | Mediation Training | 2011 | 14 |
| American Bar Association Dispute Res. Conf. | Mediation Training | 2010 | 14 |
| American Bar Association Dispute Res. Conf. | Mediation Training | 2010 | 14 |
| American Arbitration Assoc. Neutrals Annual Conf. | Mediator Ethics + Large Complex Constr. Mediation | 2009 | 5 |
| American Arbitration Assoc. Neutrals Annual Conf. | Arbitration Classes | 2009 | 7 |
| American Arbitration Assoc. Neutrals Annual Conf. | Arbitration Classes | 2009 | 7 |
| American Arbitration Assoc. Neutrals Annual Conf. | Mediator Ethics + Large Complex Constr. Mediation | 2009 | 5 |
| Speaker, HNBA Annual Conference | "How to Make Mediation Work for Your Client" | 2009 | 1 |
| Speaker, HNBA Annual Conference | "How to Make Mediation Work for Your Client" | 2009 | 1 |
| American Bar Association Dispute Res. Conf. | Mediation Classes | 2008 | 15 |
| American Bar Association Dispute Res. Conf. | Mediation Classes | 2008 | 15 |
| San Diego County Bar Association & AAA | 7th through 14th Annual ADR Updates | 2008 | 8 |
| San Diego County Bar Association & AAA | 7th through 14th Annual ADR Updates | 2008 | 8 |
| Speaker, Author, San Diego, Orange County Bar Assn | "Why Mediation Works & What Works Well..." '05-'08 | 2008 | 1 |
| Speaker, Author, San Diego, Orange County Bar Assn | "Why Mediation Works & What Works Well..." '05-'08 | 2008 | 1 |
| Speaker, HNBA Annual Conference | "How to Represent your Client Most Effectively..." | 2008 | 1 |
| Speaker, HNBA Annual Conference | "How to Represent your Client Most Effectively..." | 2008 | 1 |
| American Bar Association Dispute Res. Conf. | Mediation Classes | 2007 | 15 |
| American Bar Association Dispute Res. Conf. | Mediation Classes | 2007 | 15 |
| American Arbitration Association | Culture in Mediation | 2006 | 1 |
| American Arbitration Association | Culture in Mediation | 2006 | 1 |
| JAMS Institute | Mediation Workshop | 2006 | 17 |
| JAMS Institute | Arbitration Workshop | 2006 | 6 |
| JAMS Institute | Mediation Workshop | 2006 | 17 |
| JAMS Institute | Arbitration Workshop | 2006 | 6 |
| American Arbitration Association | Arbitrator II Training | 2005 | 10 |
| American Arbitration Association | Arbitrator II Training | 2005 | 10 |
| American Bar Association Section | Mediation and Arbitration Classes | 2005 | 17 |
| American Bar Association Section | Mediation and Arbitration Classes | 2005 | 17 |
| American Bar Association Dispute Res. Conf. | Speaker, Mediation Panel | 2004 | 1 |
| American Bar Association Dispute Res. Conf. | Mediation Classes | 2004 | 15 |
| American Bar Association Dispute Res. Conf. | Mediation Classes | 2004 | 15 |
| American Bar Association Dispute Res. Conf. | Speaker, Mediation Panel | 2004 | 1 |
| American Bar Association Dispute Res. Conf. | Mediation Classes | 2004 | 15 |
| American Bar Association Dispute Res. Conf. | Mediation Classes | 2004 | 15 |
| San Diego County Bar Association ADR Section | Disclosure in ADR | 2004 | 1 |
| San Diego County Bar Association ADR Section | Disclosure in ADR | 2004 | 1 |
| American Arbitration Association | Arbitrator I Training | 2003 | 12 |
| American Arbitration Association | Arbitrator I Training | 2003 | 12 |
| American Bar Association Dispute Res. Conf. | Speaker, Mediation Panel | 2002 | 1 |
| American Bar Association Dispute Res. Conf. | Mediation Classes | 2002 | 15 |
| American Bar Association Dispute Res. Conf. | Mediation Classes | 2002 | 15 |
| American Bar Association Dispute Res. Conf. | Speaker, Mediation Panel | 2002 | 1 |
| American Bar Association Dispute Res. Conf. | Mediation Classes | 2002 | 15 |
| American Bar Association Dispute Res. Conf. | Mediation Classes | 2002 | 15 |
| American Bar Association Dispute Res. Conf. | Mediation Classes | 2001 | 15 |
| American Bar Association Dispute Res. Conf. | Mediation Classes | 2001 | 15 |
| National Conflict Resolution Center | Mediator Credential | 1997 | 60 |
| National Conflict Resolution Center | Mediator Credential | 1997 | 60 |
Neutral Experience
| Type | # Years | # Cases | Description of Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbitrator | 25 | 40 | Has arbitrated over 40 matters: Commercial, Employment, Insurance, IP, Medical Malpractice, Real Estate, and Securities cases. |
| Mediator | 25 | 950 | Has mediated over 950 matters: Commercial, Employment, Insurance, IP, Real Estate, Tort, and Securities cases. |
| Arbitrator | 28 | 50 | Has arbitrated over 50 matters: Commercial, Employment, Insurance, IP, Medical Malpractice, Real Estate, and Securities cases. |
| Mediator | 28 | 1000 | Has mediated over 1,000 matters: Commercial, Employment, Insurance, IP, Real Estate, Tort, and Securities cases. |
Attorney Experience
| # Years | Description of Experience |
|---|---|
| 39 | Litigation of Business, Commercial, Real Estate, Securities and General Civil matters before becoming a full time neutral. |
| 40 | Litigation of Business, Commercial, Real Estate, Securities and General Civil matters before becoming a full time neutral. |
Other Relevant Experience
| Type | # Years | Description of Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Presenter | 12 | Presented "Why Mediation Works & What Works Well in Employment Mediation" to San Diego County Bar Association in November 2011 |
| Presenter | 12 | Presented "How to Make Mediation Work for Your Client" to 2009 HNBA Annual Conference |
| Presenter | 12 | Presented "How to Maximize Your Mediation" June 2013 to local attorneys |
| Civil Litigation | 35 | General business, commercial and real estate litigation practice. |
| Presenter | 12 | Presented "Why Mediation Works & What Works Well in Mediation" to SDCBA and Orange County Bar Association between 2005 and 2008 |
| Presenter | 12 | Presented "What Works Well in Mediation" in November 2013 to San Diego County Bar Association |
| Presenter | 12 | Presented "Why Mediation Works & What Works Well in Employment Mediation" to San Diego County Bar Association in November 2011 |
| Presenter | 12 | Presented "How to Make Mediation Work for Your Client" to 2009 HNBA Annual Conference |
| Presenter | 12 | Presented "How to Maximize Your Mediation" June 2013 to local attorneys |
| Civil Litigation | 35 | General business, commercial and real estate litigation practice. |
| Presenter | 12 | Presented "Why Mediation Works & What Works Well in Mediation" to SDCBA and Orange County Bar Association between 2005 and 2008 |
| Presenter | 12 | Presented "What Works Well in Mediation" in November 2013 to San Diego County Bar Association |
Education
| Institution | Degree/Certificate | Major | Start Year | End Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan Law School | J.D. | Law | 1980 | 1983 |
| University of Michigan Law School | J.D. | Law | 1980 | 1983 |
| University of California, Davis | B.A. | Economics | 1975 | 1980 |
| University of California, Davis | B.A. | Economics | 1975 | 1980 |
Employment History
N/A
Professional Licenses
| License Type | State | License Number | Year Issued | Active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member, California State Bar | CA | 110721 | 1983 | Yes |
| Member, California State Bar | CA | 110721 | 1983 | Yes |
Languages
English
ADA Accessible Facility
Yes
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