Mediator:

Tighe F. Hudson, Attorney

5627 Kanan Rd. Suite 300

Agoura Hills, CA 91301

c. 805.300.8759

o. 310.457.2330

Email:

Mediation and Dispute Resolution Services

Goal is a durable and satisfactory agreement
Promote resolution through mediation at the earliest opportunity
Court adjudication is uncertain, and substantially more expensive in an unfamiliar environment
Mediation affords controlled results with more timely and expeditious resolution with less costs
This is a collaborative effort and requires informed decision making
Commercial mediation is a process
Mediator is a neutral
Mediator's role is to facilitate realistic negotiation and resolution

Hydrid approach. A blend of evaluative and facilitative styles
Assist parties in overcoming obstacles to settlement
Briefs from counsel are expected
Confidential questionnaire may be provided to counsel to allow opportunity to advise of any special requests of mediator and to submit on confidential basis information not exchanged with other party
Separate caucuses are preferred
Joint session may occur later in process upon agreement of parties
Upon request, will express substantive opinions, evaluate, and challenge positions and test the reality of party's predicted outcomes
Mediation of litigated cases conducted in accordance with CA Rules of Court, Rule 3.850 et. seq.