Mediator Profile

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LAURA KASS-MORENO

Availability

Available on 01/19/2025

Contact Information

Address
West Coast Resolution Group
530 B Street, Suite 1700
San Diego, CA 92101
Work Phone: 619-238-2400 Ext. 220
Fax: 619-238-8041

Panel

Civil Mediation Panel

ADR Specialty

Complex business and contract disputes and corporate law; Labor and employment matters; Insurance, including personal injury, property damage and professional liability; Real Estate matters, including commercial and residential and construction defect claims: Intellectual property matters, technology and licensing; Home Owner's Association matters, including view rights, boundaries, easements and CC&R"s.

Mediation Style

Evaluative, Facilitative

Expertise

  • Business/Contract
  • Collections
  • Community/Neighborhood
  • Construction
  • Employment/Labor Relations
  • Government/Public Agency
  • Healthcare
  • Insurance
  • Intellectual Property
  • Landlord/Tenant
  • Motor Vehicle Accident
  • Partnership
  • Personal Injury
  • Professional Negligence
  • Property Damage
  • Real Estate/Foreclosures (Residential)
  • Securities

Fees

Fee Per Hour: $300.00
Additional Info:
  • NCRC requires a 4 hour deposit, shared by the parties, payable by check or Visa/Mastercard guarantee 10 business days prior to the mediation date. If all parties have not deposited their portion of the fee, the mediation may not proceed until all parties have done so. Parties are refunded any unused portion of the deposit beyond two hours. 10 business days notice of cancellation, otherwise a $150 cancellation fee.

Primary ADR Provider Organization

  • NCRC (National Conflict Resolution Center)
  • NCRC (National Conflict Resolution Center)

Current Affiliations with Dispute Resolution Provider/Professional Organizations

Organization Name Affiliation Details
NCRC (National Conflict Resolution Center) Member, Several Panels and Trainer
NCRC (National Conflict Resolution Center) Member, Several Panels and Trainer

Dispute Resolution Training

Organization Name Course Title Year Hours
National Conflict Resolution Center Credentialing Program 2000 60
National Conflict Resolution Center Credentialing Program 2000 60
National Conflict Resolution Center Introduction to Mediation Training 1999 32
National Conflict Resolution Center Introduction to Mediation Training 1999 32
Advanced Mediation Training Variety of Topics 30
Advanced Mediation Training Variety of Topics 30
San Diego County Bar Association Advanced Mediation Training(s) 30
San Diego County Bar Association Advanced Mediation Training(s) 30

Neutral Experience

Type # Years # Cases Description of Experience
Mediator 10 200 Litigation Matters, Contracts, Business Disputes, Labor and Employment ;
Mediator 10 200 Litigation Matters, Contracts, Business Disputes, Labor and Employment ;

Attorney Experience

# Years Description of Experience
27 Business and Real Estate Litigation; Professional Liability; Medical mallpractice; Entertainment - transactional and litigation; Corporate Counsel;
27 Business and Real Estate Litigation; Professional Liability; Medical mallpractice; Entertainment - transactional and litigation; Corporate Counsel;

Other Relevant Experience

Type # Years Description of Experience
Instructor/Conflict Management Trainer 9 Trainer for National Conflict Resolution Center Mediation and Advanced Mediation Classes; Mediation Trainer for U.S. Customs and Border Patrol and U.S. Navy.
Facilitator for large group meetings 9 Facilitator for meeting between City of San Diego, Golden Hills Maintenance Assessment District and County Development Corp.; Facilitator for Southwest Community College Admissions Dept.; Facilitator for San Diego Historical Society Board of Directors; Facilitator for Lutheran Social Services
Instructor/Conflict Management Trainer 9 Trainer for National Conflict Resolution Center Mediation and Advanced Mediation Classes; Mediation Trainer for U.S. Customs and Border Patrol and U.S. Navy.
Facilitator for large group meetings 9 Facilitator for meeting between City of San Diego, Golden Hills Maintenance Assessment District and County Development Corp.; Facilitator for Southwest Community College Admissions Dept.; Facilitator for San Diego Historical Society Board of Directors; Facilitator for Lutheran Social Services

Education

Institution Degree/Certificate Major Start Year End Year
New England School of Law Juris Doctorate Law 1978 1981
New England School of Law Juris Doctorate Law 1978 1981
Franklin & Marshall College Bachelor of Arts Government/Economics 1974 1978
Franklin & Marshall College Bachelor of Arts Government/Economics 1974 1978

Employment History

N/A

Professional Licenses

License Type State License Number Year Issued Active
State Bar Association CA 105840 1982 Yes
Certified Mediator CA 2000 Yes
State Bar Association CA 105840 1982 Yes
Certified Mediator CA 2000 Yes

Languages

English

ADA Accessible Facility

Yes

* Willing to mentor other mediators

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