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Recognized by The Daily Journal
as a Top 50 Neutral in Southern California
for article click here
MAX FACTOR III, Esq.
Max@FactorADR.com
Appreciative comments from counsel & litigants:
"Max brought closure in one day to a matter we thought
would never end"
"A Highly Effective and Valuable Agent of Reality."
"Max uses his skills as a successful deal-maker and experienced litigator to get results that make sense."
"One of the best mediators I have had the pleasure of dealing with in 33 years of practicing law."
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Mediations via ARC (Alternative Resolution Centers): please click here to link to www.ARC4ADR.com
Arbitrations via AAA (American Arbitration Association): please click here to link to www.adr.org
- Knowledgeable - efficient dealmaker in business, employment and real estate
- Experienced - full-time neutral with a thriving ADR practice since 2000
- Excels in situations laden with difficult clients and hard bargaining tactics
- Persevering - stays with counsel until resolution is reached or the case is over
- Successful - respected as a Top Neutral by counsel and peers
Hundreds of Successful Mediations
9 years in public service
22 years in private practice
13 years as a full-time neutral
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Moderator: "The Neuroscience & Neuroeconomics of Decision-Making: Implications for Mediation", 7th Annual Robert I. Weil Lecture, November 2012
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Panelist: "Beyond Mediation: The New Frontier of Dispute Resolution", Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles ADR Section, November 2012
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Co-presenter: "Advanced Negotiating Techniques Every Attorney Should Know": 85th Annual California State Bar Conference, Monterey, October 2012
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Co-presenter: Highly Effective Strategies and Techniques in Employment Mediation: SCMA/ARC May 2012
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Presenter: Sharpening Your Mediation & Negotiation Skills: Pepperdine, May 2012
- Co-Presenter: American Bar Association's Section of Dispute Resolution 14th Annual Conference, April 2012: "Building an ADR Practice"
- Presenter: Ventura Center for Dispute Resolution Annual Mediation Conference, April 2012: "Hardball Negotiating Tactics –Do They Work in Real Estate, Employment and Commercial Conflicts?”
- Presenter, American Bar Association's Section of Dispute Resolution 13th Annual Conference, April 2011: "Hardball Tactics, When to Use & How to Defend when Negotiating (or Mediating) the Litigated Case" (with Michael Orfield and Christine Masters).
- Presenter, California Judges Association Retired Judges Conference, March 2011: "Mediation Confidentiality: Issues & Current Cases" (with Denise Madigan and Judge Laurie Zelon)
- Adjunct Professor, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine University, 2006-present. Taught, as Faculty, "Mediating the Litigated Case" - highly regarded, intensive course for attorneys & graduate students from all over the country: 2010-12 Orange County and Malibu campuses
- Member, Los Angeles Superior Court ADR Committee & Sub-Committee on Operations, 2008-12
- Member, Executive Committee, Litigation Section, Los Angeles County Bar Association, 2009-12
- 2006-2012: SuperLawyers recognition for ADR Practice
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2011-12: Best Lawyers Best Law Firm for ADR Practice
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Chair, 4th - 7th Annual Robert I. Weil Lecture, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
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President, Downtown Los Angeles Litigation Inn of Court, 2008
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Member, Chair's Council for the Division of Humanities and Social Sciences, CalTech 2011-12; Chair's Council for the Division of Biology, CalTech, 2008-10
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Member, USC Board of Councilors
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Case Western Reserve University School of Law, Distinguished Visitor Lecturer, September 2007: "On Understanding the Effects of Anger and Fear in Negotiating Outcomes"
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Distinguished Fellow of the International Academy of Mediators
Panellist, "Emerging Ethical Issues: Are Mediations Really Confidential?" at IAM Conference, Coral Gables, Florida, May 2008
Moderator, "Fear, Anger & Risk in Mediation" at IAM Conference, Portland, Oregon, October 2007
Moderator, "Beyond Yes: An Exploration of the Mind & Decision-Making" at IAM Fall Conference, Dana Point, California, November 2005
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President of the Southern California Mediation Association, 2005-06
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Presenter, Spring 2005: American Bar Association Spring Conference
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Past Chairman (2006-07), California State Bar Committee on Administration of Justice
Education
Harvard College, 1966: B.A. Economics magna cum laude
Yale Law School, 1969: J.D., Yale Law Journal 1967-69
US Court of Appeals (6th Circuit) - Hon. Anthony J. Celebrezze
Law Clerk, 1969-1971
Max was featured in Southern California Super Lawyers Magazine, February 2008 & February 2009. To read the article, click here Super Lawyer Article Feb 2008.pdf
Max and sister, Maxine, getting in the mood for Opening Day at Dodger Stadium - April 1, 2013
Go Dodgers!
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