James E. Fitzgerald
Top rated Alternative Dispute Resolution attorney in Encino, California
Practice Areas:
Alternative dispute resolution,
Business litigation,
Insurance coverage,
Bad faith insurance
Education Qualification:
Fordham University School of Law
Practice Areas:
Alternative dispute resolution,
Business litigation,
Insurance coverage,
Bad faith insurance
16350 Ventura Boulevard Suite D802Los Angeles, California, 91436
First Admitted: 1980, New York
Professional Webpage: https://www.fitzlegalconsult.com/biography
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member of California Arbitration (International Arbitrations)
- American Arbitration Association: Panelist, National Roster of Arbitrators
- Instructor, National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA), Trials, Depositions
- Center for Civic Mediation, Executive Committee, 2010-2015
- Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS)
- ARIAS (AIDA Reinsurance and Insurance Arbitration Society)
- Los Angeles County Bar Association
- Member, California State Bar, 1983
- Member, New York State Bar, 1980
Special Licenses/Certifications:
- Los Angeles Superior Court Judicial Assistance Settlement Program (JASOP) (1990’s)
- Panelist, American Arbitration Association National Roster of Arbitrators, 2021
- Pepperdine University’s Strauss Institute for Mediation – “Mediating the Litigated Case”, 2021
- Transformative Mediation by Dan Simon, 2020
- Certified Arbitrator and Mediator by ARIAS (AIDA Reinsurance and Insurance Arbitration Society), 2020
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Treasurer and Director, The Foundation for St. Cyril of Jerusalem School
- Coach, St. Cyril of Jerusalem School Mock Trial Program Instructor in Public Speaking, St. Cyril of Jerusalem School
Educational Background:
- BSBA, Georgetown University School of Business Administration, Washington, DC, 1976
- Fordham University School of Law, JD degree, 1979
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- Instruction on the Art and Science of the Trial Approach to Litigation - how and when to prepare for trial from the start of a case to successful resolution., Moderator, Panelist and Author, Webinar: "Preparation for Trial - The How and When", The Rutter Group, Trial Practice; Business Litigation; Complex Litigation; Personal Injury, 2022
- This is one of the "How To" series the Rutter Group is sponsoring, this webinar is designed to especially assist young lawyers on how to prepare for and present oral argument in court - how to organize a concise and focused oral presentation and have a plan to answer questions from the bench and be prepared for having to make extemporaneous responses to questions from the bench and comments from opposing counsel. This is a presentation to prepare the young lawyer for being effective in court and knowing how to handle oral argument - something rarely taught in law school or law firm training., Moderator, Panelist and Author, Oral Advocacy In Court - How To Be Effective, The Rutter Group, Trial Practice; Business Litigation; Complex Litigation; Personal Injury, 2023
- Webinar on How To Handle Federal Pre-trial conferences, Moderator, Panelist and Author, Federal Pretrial Conferences - How to Handle Them, The Rutter Group, Legal Profession, 2023
- Definitive Practice Guide for Practice and Procedures in Federal Court, Co-author, "Federal Civil Procedure Before Trial Practice Guide", The Rutter Group, Legal Profession, Judges, 2023
- Article for 2022 3rd Quarter ARIAS Magazine on the topic of how arbitrators and counsel handle evidentiary issues in arbitrations., Author, "Handling Evidence in Arbitrations", ARIAS (AIDA Reinsurance and Insurance Arbitration Society), Insurance, Reinsurance, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Arbitrations, 2022
- Webinar on Mediation - addressing best practices for parties and counsel in preparing for and participating in mediations, to arrive at a meaningful means to resolve conflicts., Moderator, Panelist and Author, Rutter Group: Better Path to Mediations, The Rutter Group, Business Litigation, Alternative Dispute, 2021
- ARIAS Webinar addressing how much arbitrators rely on and/or follow the law in deciding arbitration disputes., Moderator and Panelist, Arbitrators: How Much Does The Law Matter?, AIDA Reinsurance and Arbitration Society (ARIAS), Insurance, Reinsurance, Alternative Dispute Resolution, 2021
Industry Groups:
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Directors & Officers
- Entertainment
- Insurance
- Professional Liability
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