For over 27 years, Lee Mendelson has been at the forefront of civil litigation, advocating for clients in high-stakes disputes across a broad spectrum of legal matters. His expertise spans insurance coverage, personal injury, subrogation, workers’ compensation, product liability, debtor/creditor disputes, and real estate conflicts. Throughout his distinguished career as... read more
For more than four decades, Hon. Stephen Pulido (Ret.) has been a steadfast presence in the legal community, known for his fairness, depth of knowledge, and ability to navigate even the most complex disputes. With 46 years in the legal profession, including 18 years on the Alameda County Superior Court... read more
Ted Levin, P.E., Esq., is a distinguished attorney and registered civil engineer with an unparalleled blend of technical and legal expertise. With over 38 years of experience, Mr. Levin has built a reputation as a leader in construction law, professional liability, and dispute resolution. With his comprehensive understanding of the... read more
Hon. Patricia Benke is a distinguished legal professional with over 40 years of service in the judiciary and legal field. She brings unparalleled expertise and a deep commitment to justice to her new role as a neutral with ADR Services, Inc. Her career reflects an unwavering dedication to fostering fair... read more
Michael R. Nebenzahl, Esq. brings over 40 years of extensive litigation experience to his role as a mediator. A seasoned trial attorney and respected legal professional, Mr. Nebenzahl has handled some of California’s most complex and high-stakes civil cases, including public entity defense, catastrophic injury claims, and civil rights litigation.... read more
ADR Services, Inc. proudly welcomes Hon. Marie S. Weiner (Ret.) to our panel of distinguished neutrals. With an illustrious judicial career spanning over two decades, Judge Weiner has made a profound impact on California’s legal system, particularly in civil litigation. Her work has been marked by an unwavering commitment to... read more
ADR Services, Inc. proudly welcomes John D. Hanover, Esq. to our panel of distinguished neutrals. With over 37 years of experience in construction litigation and dispute resolution, Mr. Hanover is a seasoned construction law expert. His litigation practice focused exclusively on counseling clients in all roles of the building process... read more
We are thrilled to announce that Hon. Victoria Gerrard Chaney (Ret.) has joined ADR Services, Inc. as a distinguished mediator, arbitrator, referee, and appellate consultant. Justice Chaney brings over four decades of unparalleled legal experience to our team. She was confirmed to the California Court of Appeal, Second District, Division... read more
ADR Services, Inc. is proud to welcome Steven S. Abern, Esq. to our panel of distinguished neutrals. Mr. Abern’s extensive legal career spans 34 years, during which he served as the Managing Partner at Haapala, Thompson & Abern, one of the preeminent insurance defense firms in the Bay Area. His... read more
ADR Services, Inc. is proud to welcome Lowell Haky, Esq. to our panel of distinguished neutrals. Mr. Haky is a talented mediator offering broad expertise in the financial services industry. With extensive experience in securities, asset management, banking, ERISA, trade secrets, employment, and real estate, Mr. Haky has a unique... read more
