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MEMBER PROFILE: Edward J. Costello |
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Edward J. Costello
Private Dispute Resolution
620 East Channel Road
Santa Monica
CA 90402
Tel: (310) 230-1581
Fax: (310) 230-1581
Email: info@edcostello.com
www.edcostello.com |
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A fulltime mediator & arbitrator since 1989, Ed Costello serves in both domestic and international mediations and arbitrations. Mr. Costello has worked on many large complex disputes and is well known for helping parties and counsel craft an ADR process to suit the particular dispute. |
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Edward J. Costello has experience in settling the following civil matters: |
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ADA Disability |
Agricultural |
Banking & Finance |
Civil Rights |
Commercial/Business |
Construction |
Consumer Fraud |
Contract Disputes |
Cross-Cultural |
EEOC |
Education |
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Employment |
Energy Sector (Oil, Gas) |
Entertainment |
Environmental |
Franchise |
Health Care |
Insurance |
Intellectual Property |
International |
Land Use/Planning |
Media & Communications |
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Medical Malpractice |
Non-Profit Organizations |
Professional Fees |
Public Policy |
Real Property |
Securities |
Sports |
Technology |
Title VII |
Transportation |
Workplace |
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Biographical Notes:
 Full-time arbitrator/mediator/private judge since 1989; part-time arbitrator/mediator 1975-88.
More than 20 years as Judge pro tem. Los Angeles Superior and Municipal Courts; Large Complex Case Panel, American Arbitration Association (AAA); also AAA Construction Panel, Employment Panel, Health Care Panel, Intellectual Property Panel; International Panel; Receiver; Special Referee, Los Angeles Superior Court; Facilitator/mediator for public policy disputes.
Education:
 Executive Education Program, Anderson Graduate School of Management, University of California, Los Angeles, 1984-85;
Chinese (mandarin) Language Course, Defense Language Institute, 1966;
J.D., New York University School of Law, 1964, Root-Tilden-Kern Scholar; member, editorial board, N.Y.U. Law Review;
B.A., Fordham College, 1961.
Languages

English, Some Mandarin Chinese
Memberships & Affiliations :
 Fellow, College of Commercial Arbitrators
Adjunct Professor of Law, Loyola University School of Law (Arbitration, Mediation) (1992-2002)
Adjunct Professor, Behavioral Sciences Graduate Program, California State Univ., Dominguez Hills.
Member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States, California, Florida and New York
Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, Litigation Section (Arbitration and ADR Committee), Forum on the Construction Industry, International Law Section, (Dispute Resolution Committee), American Bar Association
ADR Section, Litigation Section, State Bar of California
Litigation Section, Labor & Employment Section, Los Angeles County Bar Association
Board of Directors, California Dispute Resolution Council 1995-2001
Chair, Board of Directors, California Dispute Resolution Institute 1996-2001
Southern California Mediation Association
Professional Association of Judges Arbitrators and Mediators of America
Member, Committee on ADR, State Bar of California (2004-06)
Member, Board of Trustees, Chanticleer (2007--)
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RATES & PAYMENT INFORMATION |
Rates:
Mediation: $5,000 per day or part thereof. No charge for pre-mediation preparation.
Arbitration, and other assignments: $500 per hour for all hours worked.
No charge for travel time to/from AZ, CA, NV, OR, NY, WA

Payment: Deposit required.

Cancellation Policy: Please call for details.

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To confirm dates, please call Ginger at 310-230-1581
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