Bartley Law Offices, lawyers in Novato, CA, California

Rush Creek Marsh -- An Easy Walk from Our Offices

Bartley Law Offices has successfully represented clients in numerous arbitrations and mediations, including proceedings before JAMS, AAA, and NASD.

We are familiar with the laws and rules that govern arbitrations, including the NASD Rules of Conduct that govern stock broker firms and securities transactions

With the objectivity, experience, and perspective of both a trial lawyer and a corporate counsel, Dan Bartley not only represents clients in alternative dispute resolution ("ADR"), but also is available to function as either arbitrator or mediator.

Regarding arbitration, our philosophy is:

1) Just as there is no letter that cannot be written on a single page, there is no arbitration that cannot be tried in one or two days. The secret is to impose upon each side a time limit for presenting evidence.

2) Given that arbitration is a poor substitute for a jury trial, arbitration at least should be expeditious, simple, and economical.

Regarding mediation, our philosophy is:

1) There is no case that cannot be resolved via mediation if everyone wants it to resolve it and exerts the right degree of effort -- even if it takes working 'til midnight.

2) The parties and the mediator must never part ways without first signing a written settlement and release that addresses everything, with absolutely no details left for later. With notebook computer in hand at every mediation, Mr. Bartley can very swiftly produce a custom-tailored settlement agreement and general release.

Poppy at Rush Creek Marsh