Steven W. Paul - Mediation Services

References & Testimonials

Mr. Paul has provided legal advice and mediated on behalf of companies and organizations from a wide range of industries, including: motion picture and entertainment, health care, hospitals and medical support, sports facilities, fitness centers, advertising and marketing services, construction and real estate, technology and technical support, travel and tourism, financial services, retail and food services, non-profit agencies, governmental agencies and municipalities.


"Mr. Paul is the hardest working mediator I know."

"Steve quickly grasped the issues and understood the merits of the case."

"From the first conversation we had prior to mediation, Mr. Paul inspired a hope of resolution and a wonderful understanding of how disputes are resolved. Litigation is contentious, but Mr. Paul was able to dispel the extreme hostility and resolve an intransigent lawsuit.  His approach was professional, conveys his experience, and he has a complete understanding of the dynamics of each party and the case."

"We greatly appreciated Steve's willingness to continue to follow up with both sides to settle the matter before litigation costs were incurred, and his proactiveness. We also appreciated Steve's efforts in speaking directly with the client to explain the issues and possible outcomes should the case proceed to trial."

"Thank you so much for your efforts on this difficult case. I am certain the case would not have settled without your intervention, and I hope to work with you again."

"Steve Paul is a great mediator. He took ownership of the matter and worked well with the parties. I recommend him highly and would use him again."

"Our company has greatly benefited from Steve's sense of clarity, evenhandedness and problem solving ability. We have reached resolutions, in a cost effective manner that we thought would be otherwise unattainable. He has an ability to make those on both sides of an issue feel comfortable and at ease. Steve quickly understood our key issues and objectives, and achieved a settlement that addressed these objectives. I recommend him highly."

"We would not been able to settle this case at this stage of the litigation without Steve's hard work -- A score of 10 across the board."

"Mr. Paul's approach was accommodating, he provided a relaxed atmosphere, and he used our time well. He closed the gap between the initial expectations of the parties."

"Mr. Paul did a great job in helping us to reach settlement - his assistance was absolutely indispensable to resolving our case."

"Excellent job - good approach"

"The case settled because of this mediator"

"Mr. Paul was excellent"

"Steve took time to understand the case prior to the mediation, was well prepared, and he listened. He knows the law and was able to resolve the case. I would definitely work with Steve again."

"Mr. Paul was a great listener. He did everything in his power to prepare for mediation, and has amazing follow through. I would recommend him as a mediator."

"Steve was excellent, particularly considering the difficulty of the case. I have already recommended him to several others."

"Steve is resolution oriented and very good with clients"

"My opponent was the epitome of a hardball negotiator, and in fact is a labor negotiator trained in the 'old school' tactics. This mediation could have become unpleasant at many points. However, Steve kept us on track and focused. The case settled after a very long negotiation process, and my clients are very happy with the result."

"Thank you for your efforts. Without you I do not believe we could have settled the case. I will be using your services again."

"Steve was outstanding in all respects and I would not hesitate to call on him again for mediation services. I really appreciate the follow up and his concern that the matter resolve".

"We could not have settled this case without you".

"Thank you Steve for your impartial, fair, and firm hand. With your professional demeanor and approach you were instrumental in helping bridge the conflicting positions."


Law Firm Reference List:

  • Adelman & Seide, LLP
  • Alexander & Yong
  • Alfonso & Hoyng, LLP
  • Anker, Reed, Hymes, Schreiber & Cohen
  • Alfred Anyia, Esq.
  • Law Offices of Marc J. Appell
  • Law Offices of Ugo Asobie
  • Ballard Rosenberg Golper & Savitt, LLP
  • Blank Rome LLP
  • Bisno, Samberg & Mulvaney
  • Burkhalter Kessler Goodman & George LLP
  • David Byers, Esq.
  • Carlson Law Group, Inc.
  • Carter & Carlson
  • Charlton Weeks LLP
  • The City of Los Angeles
  • The Cochran Firm
  • Harris Cohen, Esq
  • Dabbah & Haddad
  • DaCorsi, Placencio & Rumsey
  • Law Offices of Parviz Darabi
  • Donfeld, Kelley & Rollman
  • Dykema Law Firm
  • Law Offices of Andrew L. Ellis
  • Fattorosi & Chisvin
  • Finestone & Richter
  • Freeman, Freeman & Smiley, LLP
  • Law Offices of Heywood Friedman
  • Gill & Baldwin, LLP
  • Gipson, Hoffman & Pancione
  • Green, Devine & Campbell, LLP
  • Greenberg Whitcombe & Takeuchi, LLP
  • Grossman & Mahan
  • Hacker Braly, LLP
  • Hathaway, Perrett, Webster, Powers, Chrisman & Gutierrez
  • Hemar & Associates
  • Herzfeld & Rubin, LLP
  • Hunton & Williams LLP
  • Jones & Beardsley
  • Jones Day
  • Kaye, Rose & Partners, LLP
  • J.J. Kim and Associates
  • Krane & Smith
  • Krohn & Moss
  • Lederer Nojima Tagliaferro & LoPresti, LLP
  • Henry M. Lee, Esq.
  • Law Offices of Jeffrey Lieber
  • Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
  • Lewitt, Hackman, Shapiro, Marshall & Harlan
  • Law Offices of Joseph Lovretovich
  • Manning, Leaver, Bruder & Berberich
  • Markun Zusman & Compton LLP
  • McAllister & Glover
  • McGuire Woods
  • Nazaretian & Besnilian
  • Nordman Cormany Hair & Compton LLP
  • Christopher Norgaard, Esq.
  • Nossaman, Guthner, Knox & Elliott LLP
  • Patrick Obioha, Esq.
  • Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart
  • Orshansky & Yeremian LLP
  • Parker, Milliken, Clark, O'Hara & Samuelian
  • Pastor Schiff Summers LLP
  • The Pearl Law Firm
  • James J. Peters, Esq.
  • Perez & Hawes LLP
  • Howard R. Price, Esq.
  • Jonathan Primuth, Esq.
  • Prindle, Decker & Amaro LLP
  • Procter, Slaughter & Reagan, LLP
  • Law Offices of Gene M. Ramos
  • Rehwald, Glasner & Chaleff
  • Rheuban & Gresen
  • Robinson & Schmidt
  • Ropers Majeski Kohn & Bentley
  • Rosoff, Schiffres & Barta
  • Jay S. Rothman & Associates
  • Roxborough, Pomerance & Nye, LLP
  • Rutter, Hobbs & Davidoff
  • Schuller & Schuller
  • Sedgwick, Detert, Moran & Arnold LLP
  • Sherman & Nathanson
  • Gerald N. Silver, Esq.
  • Sinnott, Dito, Moura & Puebla
  • Skeeba & Isaac
  • Snyder - Dorenfeld, LLP
  • Soltman, Levitt & Flaherty
  • David G. Spivak, Esq.
  • Stern & Goldberg
  • Stone, Rosenblatt & Cha
  • Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP
  • Tesser & Ruttenberg
  • Tobin - Lucks LLP
  • Tropio & Morlan
  • Law Offices of Tom Tsay, Esq.
  • Van Vleck, Turner & Zaller LLP
  • Vorzimer Masserman, A Professional Corporation
  • Weissmann Wolff Bergman Coleman Grodin & Evall LLP
  • Weissman & Weissman
  • Law Office of Twila White
  • Wolflick & Simpson
  • Zemanek & Mills

Further mediation references and testimonials can be provided upon request.