With a distinguished career spanning over 50 years as both a trial attorney and mediator, Michael dedicated his professional life to resolving disputes. His remarkable ability to mediate even the most intricate of matters led to numerous multimillion-dollar settlements and decisions in more than 5,000 cases. Recognized for his exceptional talents, Michael was consistently honored as one of California's Top Neutrals by The Daily Journal from 2002 to 2014. In 2018, Mike was honored as a Judicate West Hall of Fame Inductee, recognized for exceptional contributions to the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution and commitment to excellence in mediation and arbitration.
One of the most sought-after tort mediators, Michael was celebrated for his composure, patience, and respectfulness – qualities he applied to his mediation practice for more than two decades. He was a leader, mentor, confidant, and inspiration to everyone with whom he had contact. His passing is a tremendous loss to us all, and he will be profoundly missed.
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