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MEMBER PROFILE: Laurel Kaufer |
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Laurel Kaufer
Kaufer Mediation Services
22287 Mulholland Hwy. Suite 224
Calabasas
CA 91302
Tel: (818) 888-4840
Fax: (818) 348-5169
Email: laurel@kaufermediation.com
www.kaufermediation.com |
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In fulltime mediation practice for more than 10 years, Laurel Kaufer is an established mediator and facilitator based in Calabasas. She is also an active Board Member in the Southern California Mediation Association. |
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Laurel Kaufer has experience in settling the following civil matters: |
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 Appellate |
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Automotive |
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Commercial/Business |
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Community Associations |
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Condominiums |
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Construction |
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Consumer Fraud |
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Contract Disputes |
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Cross-Cultural |
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Debt / Bankruptcy |
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Education |
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Health Care |
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Insurance |
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Intellectual Property |
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Landlord / Tenant |
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Libel & Slander |
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Local Government |
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Medical Malpractice |
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Negligence |
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Partnerships |
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Personal Injury |
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Probate |
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Product Liability |
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Professional Fees |
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Real Property |
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Religious Institutions |
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Social Security |
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Torts |
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Trusts |
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Workers Compensation |
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Workplace |
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Wrongful Death |
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Laurel Kaufer has experience in settling the following family law matters: |
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 Children & School |
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Parent-Teen |
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Biographical Notes:
My mediations are handled in a flexible format, using both the facilitative and evaluative mediation styles. In facilitation, I establish with the parties in group discussion and private caucus, the status of the case, goals of litigation, critical issues in dispute and how they prefer to conduct the discussions. In evaluation, I use private caucus to assist the parties in evaluating the possible results at trial, the costs of obtaining each result and the value of settlement. This includes discussion of factual issues, legal issues, jury composition, jury verdicts, expert witnesses and credibility. I meet with all parties to help them negotiate a mutually acceptable resolution to their case. I do not impose a decision on the parties, but rather assist the parties in exploring options for resolution, typically focusing on the parties' interests. Disputants retain total control of the outcome. A mediation can often be set quickly and be completed within a single day, making it considerably faster and more cost effective than traditional litigation. All mediations are conducted in accordance with the CDRC Standards of Practice for California Mediators.
Education:
University of California, Los Angeles, CA, B.A.1982
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, CA, J.D., 1986
Dispute Resolution Services, Los Angeles, CA, Certificate in Mediation
Pepperdine University School of Law, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, Malibu, CA,
Advanced Mediation Skills
Santa Barbara Superior Court, Santa Barbara, CA, Certificate in Neutral Evaluation
Languages
English, Spanish
Memberships & Affiliations :
State Bar of California
American Bar Association (ABA)
ABA Section in Dispute Resolution
SPIDR - Society for Professionals in Dispute Resolution
SCMA - Southern California Mediation Association
San Fernando Valley Bar Association
Consumer Attorney's Association of Los Angeles
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RATES & PAYMENT INFORMATION |
Rates: Please call for details.
Payment: Please call for details.
Cancellation Policy: Please call for details.
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AVAILABILITY & BOOKING INFORMATION |
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Calendar Last Updated: 16 Feb 10
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To confirm availability for mediation, please call (818) 888-4840
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