Lawrence “Lol” Sorensen brings
a rare blend of legal and human service skills to a mediation practice
emphasizing real estate, business, trust and probate and personal injury
litigation. An AV-rated lawyer with over twenty years of experience,
Lol tried numerous cases in the state and federal courts and argued
cases to the Court of Appeal and State Supreme Court before focusing
on mediation.
Lol is known for his diplomacy, creativity and a collaborative approach
to mediation. Given his training and experience in social work as well
as law, Lol is equally comfortable in addressing the human dynamics as
well as the legal complexities of litigated matters. Lol served as a Settlement
Master for the Santa Barbara Superior Court for more than a decade developing
a mediation practice in 2002. He has an excellent record of settling
cases.
Education: UC, Berkeley (A.B., Philosophy, 1973);
San Diego State Univ. (M.S.W., 1976); Santa Barbara College of Law
(J.D., Magna Cum Laude, 1983).
Experience: Principal,Rubenstein & Sorensen
Mediation (2007 – present); Mediator (2002 – present); Partner,
Mullen & Henzell, LLP (1988 – 2007); Associate, then partner,
Bargiel & Carlson (1983 – 1987); Law Clerk, Hillsinger & Costanzo
(1981 – 1983); Clients’ Rights Advocate, Tri-Counties
Regional Center (1979 – 1981); Program Coordinator, Tri-Counties
Regional Center (1977-1979).
Mediation Training includes: Strauss Institute,
Pepperdine University (1998, 2003, 2006); Center for Social
Gerontology, University of Michigan (2005); Conflict Management Institute
(2002 and 2005).
Recent Professional and Community Service includes:
President, William L. Gordon Inn of Court; President, Central Coast
Alzheimer’s Association; President, Tri-Counties Association for
the Developmentally Disabled, Inc.; Secretary, Rehabilitation Institute
at Santa Barbara; Member, Board of Directors, Santa Barbara County Bar
Assn.; Member, Santa Barbara Bench & Bar Committee.
Contact Information: 690 Oak Grove Court, Ojai, CA
93023; (805) 649-1389; (866) 423-9058 (fax); lol@rsmediate.com. |
