Top 50 Neutrals

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Name: Louise LaMothe Affiliation: Independent, American Arbitration Association Rate: $395 per hour in Santa Barbara, $500 per hour outside Santa Barbara Location: Santa Barbara Areas: Mediation and arbitration of employment, entertainment, intellectual property and construction disputes Cases: In February, LaMothe arbitrated an employment dispute involving a national retailer in which an employee claimed she was […]

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The Sedona Conference on Complex Litigation

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Sedona Conference Complex Litigation (PDF) I . INTRODUCTION The settlement of complex disputes frequently can be advanced by the employment of an independent mediator. The skills of the mediator must go beyond the creativity of a good negotiator, shuttling offers and counter offers between two caucus rooms. The processing of the settlement of a complex […]

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Rising Star

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Daily Journal California Law Business By  Liz Valsamis In three short years, neutral Louise LaMothe has distinguished herself as someone with a comprehensive grasp on employment law, particularly on discrimination, disability issues. Navigating the muddy waters of employment law in California requires the skill of a neutral well-versed in new case law. Touting her knowledge […]

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Different Worlds

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Daily Journal Verdicts & Settlements ADR Profile By Leonard Novarro Plaintiffs’ attorneys often select neutral Louise A. LaMothe, despite her defense background. They said they wanted a businessman’s divorce. What they really wanted was someone to salve old wounds. In one of the first cases Louise A. LaMothe mediated, a breach of contract dispute between […]

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