Case Manager: Sejla Garbo
Lowell Haky, Esq. is a skilled mediator with extensive experience in the financial services industry (investment management, broker recruiting, employment, and trust & estate matters), employment cases (wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation) and real estate matters (landlord/tenant, construction defect, ownership disputes). Mr. Haky builds strong relationships with counsel and parties, which is key to his effectiveness as a mediator.
ADR SERVICES, INC.
Mediator 2024-Present
Conducts mediations in the areas of financial services, employment, and real estate.
SAN FRANCISCO SUPERIOR COURT
Judge Pro Tem, Settlement Conference Officer 2018-Present
Conducts mandatory settlement conferences in San Francisco Superior Court as a Temporary Judge and Settlement Conference Officer.
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
Mediator, Discovery Facilitator 2018-2021
Conducted mediations and resolved discovery disputes in Contra Costa County Superior Court.
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FAIR EMPLOYMENT AND HOUSING
Mediator 2018-2022
Mediated employment disputes for the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing.
FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY
Arbitrator and Mediator
ROBBINS GELLER RUDMAN & DOWD LLP, San Diego, CA
Special Counsel 2025-Present
Pursues investment loss recovery claims for institutional asset management firms.
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC., San Francisco, CA
Managing Director – Litigation and Regulatory Enforcement 2000-2024
Managed a team of in-house and outside counsel responsible for resolving complex, high-stakes disputes.
ZELLE & LARSON, LLP, San Francisco, CA
Litigation Associate 1995-2000
Represented broker-dealers, investment advisors and commercial finance companies in litigation, arbitration, and regulatory enforcement cases.
Frequent speaker at the Practicing Law Institute (PLI), Chief Litigation Counsel Forums, Securities Industry Conferences, PIABA, and Judicial Conferences on various topics including Negotiating Techniques, Mediation Tips, and Litigation Trends.
Mr. Haky is an avid pickleball player, and enjoys skiing, diving and wake surfing.
“I give Lowell the highest possible commendation. He did a terrific job and we settled this case. Lowell brought calmness, focus, and direction to the matter which helped immensely in resolving this LL/T habitability case. Both our claims department and I for our legal department will be recommending Lowell for future mediation work.”
“Lowell Haky approached the mediation with intelligence, creativity, and subtlety. Appreciated all his efforts.”
“Lowell was great. He had a good understanding of the issues and helped us achieve a resolution, which, frankly, I didn’t think was going to happen. I will use him again.”
“We had a very good experience with Mr. Haky. He was a consummate professional, insightful, and had immediately relevant experience in matters similar to our case. He spoke to my client in a way that de-escalated his emotions and helped me focus him on the practicalities of settling the case. I credit his assistance to helping us reach a settlement of the dispute in a single afternoon.”
“I had a good mediation with Mr. Haky yesterday. He has a calm demeanor and handled the intense emotions of the case well by listening to our client but still moving the case forward. He was candid with us regarding the strengths and weaknesses of the case and gave us helpful insight throughout the day to get us to a resolution.”
“I thought Lowell was excellent. Great demeanor, and he got our case settled.”
“…one of the best mediator’s I have ever worked with.”
“I have worked with Lowell on 2 mediations now – one before he joined ADR, and one now – and he has been excellent on both (and both settled)”
“We thought Lowell was great. I asked him to provide an ear to my client so that he could feel like someone is listening to him, and that’s exactly what he did.”
“I found Lowell to be an excellent mediator. He was well versed in the case background. His demeanor, presentation, and experience contributed to a productive mediation. I would use his services again.”
“I endorse Mr. Haky for mediator services. In one of my trust and estate litigation cases Mr. Haky was instrumental as a mandatory settlement conference judge in helping the parties reach a settlement after over three years of very contentious litigation. In addition to probing, prodding, and pushing a bit, Mr. Haky also provided the parties with some creative settlement options. The MSC was scheduled for four hours during an afternoon session; however, settlement was only reached because Mr. Haky stayed with us until settlement was reached at 9:30 p.m. I can and do highly recommend Mr. Haky for mediator services.”
“Lowell was an excellent mediator, and handled the case both before and at the session with calmness and consummate, empathic focus to help the parties resolve their dispute. I look forward to working again with him in the future.”
“Lowell possesses the tools of an exceptional mediator combined with deep substantive legal knowledge, especially in financial cases. Lowell’s demeanor fosters trust and open communications, affording parties the best chance for resolving contentious disputes. Highly recommended.”
“Mr. Haky brings compassion and dedication to mediations. He cares about the litigants and works to achieve a resolution that’s in everyone’s’ best interests. Mr. Haky has an affable personality and is approachable – a breath of fresh air to clients who may be intimidated by the mediation process.”
“A practical-minded mediator who helped us achieve a creative and workable settlement. He listened to my client’s concerns and provided valuable guidance throughout the process. Most importantly, he got the case settled and we avoided an impending trial.”
“Mr. Haky worked tirelessly to resolve our case, including conducting multiple pre-mediation sessions and working into the evening. I was impressed with his tenacity and skill.”
“Very patient and persistent with difficult personalities. Two thumbs up!”
Mr. Haky was awesome. He was very fair and understood the issues well and had a great approach. We only didn’t come to an agreement because we were dealing with an unreasonable pro se Plaintiff with unreasonable expectations.”
