Civil Mediator Background Information


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Name:
Root, Bennett
Firm Name:
Address:
Let's Settle Now
3579 E. Foothill Blvd. Suite 744
Pasadena CA 91107
 Phone:
   Alt/Cell:
 Fax:
Email:
Website:
6263166363
6268033330
6266281854
broot@letssettlenow.com
LetsSettleNow.com
BAR Number:
45847
ADR Experience: (Arbitration, Mediation & Settlement Conferences)
None | None | 2021-01-01 | 
  Remote Services:
This arbitrator / mediator offers their services remotely (over phone/video conferencing technology).
Subject Matter Expertise Area(s):
  • Accounting
  • Business
  • Contract
  • Employment
  • Intellectual Property
  • Personal Injury
  • Securities
Languages Spoken:
(Other Than English)

    
Representation:

Plantiff Representation: 15%

Defendant Representation: 85%

Current Practice & Professional History (Temp Judge Exp):
I am counsel to various individuals and corporations. Most of my work currently is transactional, such as counsel for start-up companies performing services normally associated with founding and financing development stage and early stage companies. This has included drafting stock purchase agreements, equity incentive plans, corporate stock grants and various employment and independent contractor agreements. Additionally, I have been involved in negotiation of various operating agreements such as license agreements, collective bargaining agreements and joint development agreements. 
Educational Background:
B.A., University of Michigan, Economics, with Distinction
J.D., Harvard University, cum laude
LLM, Pepperdine University, graduating 2023
Certified-40hours training, DRPA Compliant, Mediate.com
Various Post Graduate programs, including Straus Institute Certificate (Dispute Resolution); Oxford University (Comparative Labor Law); University of Phoenix (MBA, Marketing); Aspen Institute (Executive Program)
ADR Training:
Mediate.com | 40 Hour Basic Mediation Training | 40 | 2021-04-10 | 
Professional Licenses:
California DRE Broker's License: (01712779)
FINRA Series 82 - CRD 6833551
Arbitration Approach:
In Mediations, I follow the Straus Institute's STAR methodology, usually contacting counsel prior to a mediation to assess case needs and discuss briefs, decision makers, and document management, including settlement documents. IN mediation I use both joint sessions and caucuses to develop issues and potential solutions. With counsel's permission, I engage the principals in the discussions and review of any settlement agreement. I expect any settlement to be memorized in writing. 

In Arbitrations, I follow AAA or JAMS rules, using pre hearing conferences to establish procedures, deal with discovery issues and documentary evidence. I would expect briefs from counsel in most matters, expect limited jurisdiction matters. 
Briefs & Other:
Pre-hearing meeting of counsel for arbitrations.
Arbitration Post Hearing Briefs in most cases, unless waived by counsel.
Pre-hearing discussions with counsel or parties in mediation cases.
Pre-hearing briefs preferred. 
Fee Information:

Rate Per Hour: $285

Rate Per Half Day: $1500

Rate Per Day: $2900

My Hourly Rate is: $450;
My Rate Per Day is: $2750;
My Rate Per Half-Day is: $1450
Locations:

    

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.