We are always flattered when parties or lawyers, without being asked, take the time to write us nice letters acknowledging our efforts. Here are some of the kind words we have received over the years:
Your Zoom proficiency rating is extraordinary!
From an Attorney in 2020
Doug, I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for your efforts yesterday. While I appreciate the challenges of mediation via Zoom, your approach was skillful and effective. As always, thank you for your advice and thoroughness. In particular, I wanted to thank you for the kindness you extended to my young associate. It is good for an aspiring attorney to see that there is no substitute for hard work and preparation, while understanding that a dose of humor can go a long way in the practice of law.
From the Senior Partner in major Law Firm in 2020
Doug, you have really gone above and beyond in mediating this case! That is just one of the reasons why I have no reservations in strongly recommending your services when litigants are looking for a mediator in San Diego. Based on my 32 years of experience, you are without a doubt among the top 5 mediators in Southern California! Effort, candor, and knowledge are the keys to your success.
From an Orange County Defense Attorney
During my recent pursuit of justice, I fortunately witnessed the highest level of professionalism. Your interest in and concern for the vision-impaired community will insure continued fairness in a society seemingly indifferent to the challenges of others. Your navigational skills and your outstanding demeanor helped transform a complex emotional state of affairs into a satisfactory resolution with closure. You have restored my faith in my goal that our judicial system will assure equal access for all. Thank you for your outstanding service and the privilege of working with you. You are a champion!
From a Plaintiff in a Disability Discrimination case
I just want to thank you for all your time and patience. I didn’t know what to expect in a mediation and with your kindness and gentle intervention you eased the experience. Thank you for patiently tolerating an emotional time for me. You’re very skilled in what you do.
From a mother in a Probate/Real Estate Dispute with her daughter
Thank you so much for your presentation last evening. You provided so much information and insight in the course of that two hours. I truly appreciate your candor regarding the subject matter and your frank reflections regarding successes and failures that have shaped your mediation practice and your life. At the close of the meeting, I truly felt that I had a strong sense of who you are as well as your personal and professional values. Your manner and style clearly profiled qualities that I have rarely seen in recent times. I shall always remember your kindness in sharing your insights and the wisdom gleaned from your experiences. Thank you for your grace, humor, clarity, charity with your time, in sharing yourself, your dedication to the profession of mediation and the demonstration of the criticality of being who you are and letting that shine clearly through in every aspect of your work and throughout your life. I shall carefully consider and act upon the wise advice you imparted.
From a Mediator attending an Advanced Mediation Training Seminar presented by Doug