Contractual disputes, insurance coverage, employment disputes, fraud, business torts, unfair business practices, real estate matters, legal malpractice, construction defects, partnership disputes, fiduciary issues, securities litigation, regulatory disputes, intellectual property.

Present: Financial Planning Associate, AXA Advisors, Inc., member of Los Angeles Superior Court Mediation Panel, Santa Barbara CADRe Program, and American Arbitration Association Commercial Arbitration Panel. Former of counsel, Friedman, Heller & Enriquez (1997-1998); Mantalica & Treadwell (1995 - 1997); Herbert Dodell (1991 - 1995); general counsel Phoenix Mortage Co. (1993 -1994); solo practice (1981 - 1991); general counsel Lincoln Realty Co. (1979 - 1981); general counsel California Home Investment Co. (1978 - 1979); solo practice (1975 - 1978).

AAA Arbitrator since 1985. Cases include general business and contractual disputes, real estate, title insurance, partnership disputes, securities brokerage disputes, construction defects. Certificated Mediator. L.A. Superior Court, Volunteer Mediation Panel (since January 1996);

University of Illinois, B.S. Psychology - Philosophy 1970; UCLA, J.D. 1974.

Author: "Due Process and Fairness In Mandatory Arbitration Proceedings Under Adhesive Contracts" (Co-authored with Richard Chernick)

Admitted to Bar: California and U.S.D.C. Central District, 1974; Ninth Circuit, 1994. Licensed Insurance Agent and NASD Registered Representative; Real estate broker 1985 - 1994.

Member, California Dispute Resolution Council Public Policy Committee (1997-98); Southern California Mediation Association