Daily Journal Verdicts & Settlements
As Featured in the Friday, February 8, 2008
"Neutral Relishes Developing Creative Solutions"
Mediator A. Joel Klein has always been good at math.
That's why during a morning jog, Klein, a former engineer, got the idea to demonstrate the risks of litigation for a stubborn plaintiff by playing a game with a bag of coins.
He took 50 pennies...
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Testimonial Letters
"Joel is the best of many private mediators I have worked with in California. The reasons, in no particular order, are complete knowledge of a complex and difficult file in the face of constantly shifting allegations on both sides, raw analytical firepower in a case that would otherwise have required a forensic accountant, thorough knowledge of employment law and the practicalities of a jury trial, an gentle but firmly evaluative style exercised with both parties secretly believing he is on their side, endless patience, truly endless persistence and a heightened sensitivity to costs. This was truly the impossible case. He brought both sides back from the brink at each key turning point of acrimony and line drawing. He gets it done."
--Charles Joseph
Joseph & Herzfeld LLP
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"Thank you for your exceptional handling of this matter. This is a case that I did not hold much hope of settling. Therefore, your handling of this matter and achieving a resolution is greatly appreciated. … Be assured that I will recommend you to my colleagues."
--John Davies,
Law Offices of John Davies
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"I generally evaluate mediators on the basis of their skill, tenacity and methodology … I was very impressed by the way you handled the hearing, and I have sent your name to the other fifty attorneys in my firm."
--Scott Braybrooke,
Gilbert, Kelly, Crowley & Jennett
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"I found your low-key approach to be most refreshing and, quite frankly, critical in the effectuation of a resolution of the case."
--Timothy Donahoe,
Donahoe, Carroll & Dunn
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"Plaintiff in this dispute was difficult to deal with, as was his attorney. … also a language problem… Mr. Klein was able to overcome these obstacles and bring the mediation to a successful conclusion. I would not hesitate to recommend him …"
--Susan Stein,
Attorney at Law
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"You did a wonderful job. … I will recommend you as a mediator, and you are welcome to use my name as a reference."
--Judith Gold,
Lynberg & Watkins.
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"Mr. Klein was extremely tenacious and dedicated to his work and I believe went above and beyond the call of duty… I would highly recommend Mr. Klein…"
--Howard Levine,
Attorney at Law
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"… and appreciate your good services in resolving the dispute. … Although the sum involved was not substantial, this was a complex matter which you handled with your usual skill."
--John Miller,
Law Offices of Miller & Associates.
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"Two days after the mediation this case settled. … Your assistance at the mediation was one of the prime causes of the settlement."
--Timothy Midgley,
Manes & Watson
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Evaluations from EEOC
"Joel was very impartial, expressed his opinion when necessary to expedite the process, He was very effective." EEOC complainant
"Absolutely neutral and very patient…" EEOC respondent
"Extremely professional and fair." EEOC complainant
"This was an exceptional process thanks to Joel Klein." EEOC complainant's counsel
"Mediator was excellent. Good demeanor + thoughtful." EEOC respondent's counsel
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Evaluations from LA Superior Court
"Joel Klein is the best mediator in the court."
--David Peale,
Heart, Mieras & Peale
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"The neutral's more relaxed & less formalist approach is most appreciated especially by my client."
--Drago Campa,
Contreras & Campa
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"Best mediator I have ever had the pleasure of working with."
--Burce McAllister,
Law Offices of Bruce McAllister
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"Joel Klein was great! He did a fantastic job of moving both sides to get to settlement."
--Marcus Silva,
Danz & Gerber
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