March 19, 2012: David Magnusson, Attorney At Law – Haws, Record & Magnusson, LLP

David Magnusson, Attorney At Law
Haws, Record & Magnusson, LLP
805-963-4488
Understanding Mediation and Arbitration
 
Segment 1
Alternative dispute resolution
What do attorneys think of this process?
A Mediator is not a ‘Judge’
The real estate Purchase Agreement paragraph:
To initial or not initial?
Small Claims Court
 
Segment 2
Mediation, Who picks the mediator?
Costs associated with the process
Condominium conflicts resolved through Mediation
Arbitration: Arbitrator is a ‘Judge’
Advantages and Disadvantages
When can you file a lawsuit?
 
Segment 3
Do Arbitrators make the tough decisions?
How do I find Mediators?
How long is the process?
Does the court system use Mediation?
 
Segment 4
Year to date distressed sales
Weekly Multiple Listing Update