Civil Mediator Background Information


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Name:
Molinaro, M.D., J.D., Paul J
Firm Name:
Address:
MD JD Dispute Resolution
4160 Temescal Canyon Road Suite 306
Corona CA 92883
 Phone:
   Alt/Cell:
Email:
Website:
(951)520-9684
(951)205-8876
paul@mdjddisputesolution.com
https://www.mdjddisputeresolution.com/
BAR Number:
242879
ADR Experience: (Arbitration, Mediation & Settlement Conferences)
San Bernardino Superior Court | Volunteer Mediator | 2022-10-27 | ~
LA Resolve, RCBA DRS - 2024
  Remote Services:
This arbitrator / mediator offers their services remotely (over phone/video conferencing technology).
Subject Matter Expertise Area(s):
  • Business
  • Construction
  • Contract
  • Elder / Dependent Abuse
  • Employment
  • Insurance
  • Intellectual Property
  • Landlord Tenant / Neighborhood
  • Legal Malpractice
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Personal Injury
  • Product Liability
  • Public Agency
  • Real Property
Languages Spoken:
(Other Than English)

    
Representation:

Plantiff Representation: 60%

Defendant Representation: 40%

Current Practice & Professional History (Temp Judge Exp):
• Practicing Attorney – Personal Injury, Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Medical Malpractice, Medical Device and
Prescription Drug Matters, and General Civil Litigation at Fransen & Molinaro, LLP – Corona, CA
(Founding Partner, 2006 to present)
• Volunteer Mediator – Superior Court for the County of San Bernardino, CA (2022)
Educational Background:
• Legal – Certificate in Dispute Resolution, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution
Pepperdine/Caruso School of Law (2024)
• Legal – Juris Doctor (2005), Chapman University School of Law, Orange, CA
• Graduate Medical – Family Medicine, Internship (1993), University of California, Irvine, College of Medicine
San Bernardino, CA
• Medical – Doctor of Medicine (1991), University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Medica
School, Newark, NJ
• Undergraduate – B.A. Biology (1987), Lafayette College, Easton, PA
ADR Training:
Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution | Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution | 40 | 2024-01-31 | ~
Professional Licenses:
• California Physician G077166
• California Real Estate Broker 01710699
• Drug Enforcement Agency BM3698579
Arbitration Approach:
As a neutral party trying to resolve a dispute, I try to keep the participants in mediation thinking objectively and
try to educate them on cognitive biases (anchoring, confirmation bias, reactive devaluation, risk aversion, loss
aversion, etc.) using plain language. I also try to find a way, if possible, to create value. This approach has
been called “making the pie bigger before dividing it up.”
Briefs & Other:
I would like to be provided with standard mediation briefs in advance of mediation. For medical malpractice
matters, I would like to see any nonconfidential written expert opinions.
Fee Information:

Rate Per Hour: $500.00

Rate Per Half Day: $2000.00

Rate Per Day: $4000.00


    
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DISCLAIMER: This information has been provided by the mediator and has not been independently verified by the Superior Court of California, County of Riverside. The Court provides this list of mediators as a public service. The Court does not endorse, recommend, or make any warranty pertaining to the qualifications or competency of any provider on this list. Inclusion on the list is based on the representations of the mediator. The Court assumes no responsibility of liability for any act or omission of any mediator on the list.