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Civil Mediator Background Information


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Name:
Fuerst, Russell
Firm Name:
Address:
Gibbs and Fuerst LLP
41880 Kalmia St. Suite 160
Murrieta CA 92562
 Phone:
   Alt/Cell:
Email:
Website:
951-816-34354
951-541-4899
[email protected]
gibbsandfuerst.com
BAR Number:
135030
ADR Experience: (Arbitration, Mediation & Settlement Conferences) 
RCBA  | mediation | 2018-09-09 | ~Los Angeles Superior Court | mediation | 2006-06-06 | ~Gibbs and Fuerast LLP | mediation | 2016-01-01 | ~
  Remote Services:
This arbitrator / mediator offers their services remotely (over phone/video conferencing technology).
Subject Matter Expertise Area(s):
  • Contract
  • Employment
  • Personal Injury
  • Product Liability
Languages Spoken:
(Other Than English) 
N/A
Representation:

Plantiff Representation: 5%

Defendant Representation: 95%

Current Practice & Professional History (Temp Judge Exp): 
38 years as civil litigator, 27 of which as partner of a busy civil litigation firm. Clients include Fortune 50 companies, injured accident victims, and local businesses. I have tried cases for the defense in personal injury matters, and business disputes while also representing plaintiffs in personal injury, employment and medical malpractice trials.
Educational Background: 
BA Political Science, UCSD 1984
JD University of San Diego 1987
ADR Training: 
UC Davis | 40 Hour Mediation Training | 40 | 2025-11-29 | ~Strauss Institute Pepperdine | Mediating the Litigated Case | 40 | 2003-06-06 | ~
Professional Licenses: 

    

    

        Arbitration Approach:
    

    

        
The parties to litigation are always in the best position to resolve their matter based on their own interests and risk tolerance.  Listening to the parties, while understanding the issues litigation poses to parties and counsel, allows me to help the parties find a landing spot to settle their matter.   My strength as a mediator comes from my extensive litigation experience, common sense, and knowing the risks trials pose from representing plaintiffs and defendants in many jury trials.

    

    

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        Fee Information:
    

    

            
Rate Per Hour: $300.00

                    
Rate Per Half Day: $1,200.00

                    
Rate Per Day: $2,000.00

        

    

    

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I can conduct Zoom mediations

    









    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.