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Richard M. Coleman, Esq.
Mediator/Arbitrator/Discovery Referee
A trial lawyer with more than four decades of experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants, Dick Coleman has served as a neutral since 1996. Since 2000, he has taught Negotiation and Settlement Advocacy at Pepperdine’s Straus Institute, rated by US News & World Report as the #1 graduate program in Dispute Resolution. As his experience suggests, Dick is an excellent settlement officer and discovery referee. He is known for putting the parties at ease with his relaxed, affable style. His natural instincts for working with people enhance his ability to resolve all types of disputes.
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Hon. Arnold H. Gold
Los Angeles County Superior Court, Retired
Judge Gold was named to the Daily Journal’s Top Neutrals lists in 2006 and 2007. One of California’s most successful probate mediators, Judge Gold received the Treat Award for Excellence from the National College of Probate Mediators in 2006. Since he retired from the bench, he has conducted nearly 400 probate mediations and maintains an exceptionally high settlement rate.
Referees: Uses & Abuses
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Hon. Margaret M. Grignon
California Court of Appeal, Second District, Retired
Recognized as an excellent settlement judge on the Superior Court, Justice Grignon continued to settle a multitude of cases on the Court of Appeal. Since joining ARC, she has become a popular neutral in complex matters. Justice Grignon spearheads ARC’s Appellate Evaluation and Consultation Program by providing pre-appellate argument analysis of briefs and oral argument as well as post-trial dispute resolution.
New Cases on the Attorney/Client Privilege
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