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Outstanding Attorney
Southern California Super Lawyers 2009

Voted in "Best Lawyers of America 2009". Alternative
Dispute Resolution

 

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"...Janet Rubin Fields is an asset to the industry..."

"...Janet has handled numerous first and third party cases for me over the past 5 years and has resolved almost every single one..."

"...I have known Ms. Fields for several years, and I have utilized her mediation services on at least a dozen occasions. Each time, she has successfully mediated the case to resolution..."

Fields Mediation News: Daily Journal Profile Featured January 12, 2007.
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Fair, Impartial, Balanced

Janet Rubin Fields, as an impartial and neutral intermediary, maintains the philosophy that working diligently with all of the parties by exploring all options through facilitative and evaluative negotiating tools, ultimately achieves the goal of settlement. As a skilled mediator, she carries the view that each litigation matter or dispute is unique and recognizes that all parties involved in a case, including the litigants, lawyers, claims representatives and entities all have business perspectives and emotional attachments intertwined in the litigation process.

Fields Mediation — Mediating Out-of-the-Box

Ms. Rubin Fields values the input of all participants in the mediation and addresses all concerns integral and necessary to inspire settlement. She often communicates the notion that “the law is relevant, however it is not always the most important aspect of a case” to get the parties thinking about other perspectives outside of the courtroom, one of many thought provoking theories presented to and listened by the advocates in the room. 

Moving Towards Settlement — The Process

Specializing in serious injury, professional liability, employment, real estate, securities and business litigation, Ms. Rubin Fields’ key skills promote discussion that advance successful results. She encourages the submission and exchange of mediation briefs in advance focusing upon the issues of contention and anticipated stumbling blocks that may be hurdles towards settlement.

Understanding the reluctance of lawyers exchanging mediation briefs, Ms. Rubin Fields endorses a separate brief to her that highlights confidential information from otherwise being disclosed. While mediation sessions often begin with a joint session, given the subject matters and sensitivities of a case, caucus only sessions are appropriate.

The End Game    

Known for her genuine listening skills and positive attitude, the parties are empowered to attain their objectives. Once a settlement is achieved, the parties are requested to draft a settlement memorandum or utilize samples offered by the mediator.