Janet Rubin Fields Esq.
Since beginning her dispute resolution practice in 1997, Janet Rubin Fields has successfully mediated and arbitrated thousands of disputes involving serious personal injury, employment, insurance coverage and bad faith, professional liability, contract, business, real estate and securities matters. She has been privileged to resolve many hotly debated and sensitive matters comfortably empowering parties to settle their case within the confines of confidentiality.
For 17 years Ms. Rubin Fields practiced as a civil litigation trial attorney representing both plaintiffs and defendants. This extensive experience has been beneficial for appreciating the perspective of all sides. As a mediator, Ms. Fields has earned a reputation for being an active and empathetic listener who uses her knowledge and energy to entrench herself in every case.
Endorsement
One noted trial attorney comments: “Janet has a knack for listening to the clients concerns rather then dictating what she thinks should happen. She incorporates economics considering the needs and feelings of each party working guiding them toward settlement by asking the really important questions. All feel comfortable settling because Janet empowers parties to decide on their own accord, not because they are pressured into it.”
Legal Career and Experience
- Mediator (1999 to present)
- Arbitrator (1990 to present)
- Fields & Fields, specializing in professional liability, understanding the merits of the underlying case in legal malpractice, defense and plaintiff
- Trial Attorney specializing in representing plaintiffs in serious injury, insurance, employment, real estate, business, securities, and commercial litigation
Hobbies and Interests
Enjoys snow skiing, traveling, culinary arts, and is a collector of fine wines and salt and pepper shakers from around the world.
Professional Affiliatons
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Outstanding Attorney
Southern California
Super Lawyers 2010
Voted in "Best Lawyers of America 2010". Alternative Dispute Resolution

Top Neutrals
2007, 2008, 2009
Fields MEDIATION
Janet Rubin Fields
Mediator & Arbitrator
To schedule and settle your case: Call Judicate West at
310-442-2100 or direct
818-822-6445
