Civil Arbitrator Background Information


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Name:
Rahmes, Mary
Firm Name:
Address:
Mary Rahmes
13914 Bora Bora Way 209D
Marina del Rey CA 90292
 Phone:
Email:
(310) 242-0818
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BAR Number:
118714
ADR Experience: (Arbitration, Mediation & Settlement Conferences)
I have served as a Court Appointed Judicial since 1994, and as such have arbitrated over 95 cases. I have also served as a private mediator.    
Subject Matter Expertise Area(s):
  • Business
  • Insurance
  • Personal Injury
Languages Spoken:
(Other Than English)

    
Representation:

Plantiff Representation: 100%

Defendant Representation: %

Current Practice & Professional History (Temp Judge Exp):
I was an insurance defense attorney for 10 years. For the past 14 years I have specialized in representing plaintiffs in insurance bad faith litigation, class actions, unfair business practices and unfair competition law.  
Educational Background:
B.A. Michigan State University
J.D. California Western School of Law
ADR Training:

    
Professional Licenses:

    
Arbitration Approach:
My arbitration approach is flexible based upon the nature of the case and the preference of the parties. I have conducted formal hearings with expert testimony as well as informal hearings. The most important aspect is conducting a hearing so that the parties and their counsel feel that the process has been meaningful.  
Briefs & Other:
Briefs prior to or on the day of the hearing are appreciated as well as copies of any documentary evidence upon which you intend to rely. 
Fee Information:


    
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DISCLAIMER: This information has been provided by the arbitrator and has not been independently verified by the Superior Court of California, County of Riverside. The Court provides this list of arbitrators 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 arbitrator. The Court assumes no responsibility of liability for any act or omission of any arbitrator on the list.