Civil Mediator Background Information


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Name:
Yake, Kirk
Firm Name:
Address:
ADR Services, Inc.
225 Broadway Suite 1400
San Diego CA 92101
 Phone:
   Alt/Cell:
Email:
Website:
(619) 233-1323
(619) 292-1060
rboughan@adrservices.com
kirkyake.com
BAR Number:
167824
ADR Experience: (Arbitration, Mediation & Settlement Conferences)
Mediation and Arbitration with Riverside Superior Court - Currently
Mediation and Arbitration with ADR Services - Currently
Mediation with the San Diego Superior Court - Currently 
Mediation with National Conflict Resolution Center - Formerly
Mediation with Federal Equal Opportunity Employment Commission - Formerly
Community Associations Institute - Formerly
  Remote Services:
This arbitrator / mediator offers their services remotely (over phone/video conferencing technology).
Subject Matter Expertise Area(s):
  • Accounting
  • Business
  • Construction
  • Conservatorships / Guardianships
  • Contract
  • Elder / Dependent Abuse
  • Employment
  • Environmental
  • Insurance
  • Landlord Tenant / Neighborhood
  • Legal Malpractice
  • Personal Injury
  • Probate
  • Product Liability
  • Real Property
  • Wills / Trusts
Languages Spoken:
(Other Than English)

    
Representation:

Plantiff Representation: 50%

Defendant Representation: 50%

Current Practice & Professional History (Temp Judge Exp):
Disputes include employment discrimination, homeowners' association disputes,
business dissolution, commercial lease, residential real estate disclosure,
cohabitation dissolution.
Observed 8-10 mediations as component of Mediation Credentialing Program with
NCRC; observed 2-3 mediations as a panel HOA mediator for Community
Associations Institute ("CAI"); observed 3-4 mediations as a component for training
to serve as a mediator for EEOC cases; observed 4-5 mediations as a component
for training to serve as a small claims court mediator and student mediator
supervisor for San Diego Superior Court.
Educational Background:
University of San Diego School of Law, JD 1993
University of California, San Diego, BA 1987
ADR Training:
Small claims court mediation program, San Diego Superior Court
Professional Licenses:

    
Arbitration Approach:
I work to facilitate communication by the parties, and when requested, will assist in evaluation of claims and defenses.
Briefs & Other:
My standard practice includes discussion with counsel or the unrepresented party(ies) prior to mediation. 
Fee Information:

Rate Per Hour: $525

Rate Per Half Day: $2100

Rate Per Day: $4200


    
Locations:
Western Region (Riverside, Corona, Moreno Valley, Temecula/Murrieta, Hemet, Banning, etc.)
At the business address listed

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.