Partnering
With Courts
George Calkins is an innovator in the use
of mediated mandatory settlement conferences where he works together
with judges of the Superior Court to efficiently resolve complex
real estate, commercial, public works and construction disputes.
He has worked extensively with judges of the Los Angeles, Orange,
Ventura, San Diego and San Bernardino County Superior Courts as
well as Clark County, Nevada to conduct effective mediated mandatory
and voluntary settlement conferences to resolve difficult disputes.
What the experts say...
“George,
I just wanted to thank you for being able to work with you
over the past
six plus years conducting mediations
and
settlement conferences with you. You are truly The Master of Mediation.
Your preparation and knowledge of the cases on which you serve
as mediator are without parallel, which has made settlement a certainty
in anything you touch. Thank you for the time you have spent as
my mentor patiently teaching me the tips, tricks and techniques
of mediation. I look forward to continuing to work with and learn
from you in future mediations. Thank you again for everything.”
The Honorable Judge
Victoria Chaney
Complex Departments
Los Angeles Superior Court
"George,
without your hard work and effort above and beyond the call
of a mediator's duty, we never could have settled
the problematic
(high-end) case. You are the best!"
The Honorable Judge
Stephen Sundvold
Complex Departments
Orange County Superior Court
“I
have conducted several Mandatory Settlement Conferences where
George
was the Mediator. He was innovative and
effective and I
have never worked with anyone more knowledgeable.”
The Honorable Judge
Jonathan Cannon
Complex Departments
Orange County Superior Court
Santa Ana, California
“…George
Calkins combines an encyclopedic knowledge of the law with
wit and
bon homme that is rare to find. He possesses
all of the qualities in abundance that anyone would want in a dispute
resolution neutral."
The Honorable Judge
Kevin W. Midlam
San Diego Superior Court, Retired
San Diego, California
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