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Name:
Walter, Elisabeth
Firm Name:
Address:
Walter ADR
723 cloyden Road
Palos Verdes Estates CA 90274
 Phone:
   Alt/Cell:
Email:
Website:
4245092299
3103087468
[email protected]
WalterADR.com
BAR Number:
174732
ADR Experience: (Arbitration, Mediation & Settlement Conferences) 
LA Superior Court MVP | Mediator  | 2024-10-01 | ~LA Resolve Law | Settlement Officer | 2022-01-27 | ~
  Remote Services:
This arbitrator / mediator offers their services remotely (over phone/video conferencing technology).
Subject Matter Expertise Area(s):
  • Business
  • Construction
  • Contract
  • Employment
  • Insurance
  • Landlord Tenant / Neighborhood
  • Personal Injury
  • Public Agency
  • education
Languages Spoken:
(Other Than English) 

    

    

        Representation:
    

    

        
Plantiff Representation: %
 
Defendant Representation: 100%

    

    

        Current Practice & Professional History (Temp Judge Exp):
    

    

        
I am currently a full time mediator. I sent most of my legal career as in house counsel representing public universities. I had my own investigative practice for a time acting as a neutral fact finder. 

    

    

        Educational Background:
    

    

        
University of California, Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
Loyola Law School
Pepperdine, Caruso School of Law, Litigating the Mediated Case

    

    

        ADR Training:
    

    

        
Pepperdine University, School of Law | Mediating the Litigated Case | 40 | 2026-01-27 | ~LA Superior Court, MVP Program | Mediating the Litigated Case | 23.5 | 2024-11-06 | ~LA Superior Court, MVP Program | Getting Back to the Table | 1 | 2026-03-18 | ~LA Superior Court, MVP Program | Mediating PI Cases | 1 | 2026-03-18 | ~

    

    

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        Arbitration Approach:
    

    

        
I use a clam approach to ask questions and guide the parties to find the best solution for their risk tolerance. I see my role as helping them understand and evaluate the risks of litigation versus settlement so they can make a well informed decision. 

    

    

        Briefs & Other:
    

    

        
I find settlement through mediation is the best solution for 90% of cases. Through an agreed upon settlement the parties control their own fate rather than having a court or jury take that power away from them. Participating in this process is incredibly rewarding. Aside from the time I spent as an investigator, most of my legal career has been assessing risk and advocating for my clients. Being a mediator is a new role I enjoy and it is my pleasure to help reduce the case load on the courts. Thank you for considering my application. 

    

    

        Fee Information:
    

    

            
Rate Per Hour: $300

                    
Rate Per Half Day: $1500

                    
Rate Per Day: $3000

        

    

    

        Locations:
    

    

        
I hold mediations virtually.

    









    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.