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Benjamin S. Seigel, Esq.
| For more than 25 years Ben Seigel, Esq. has been involved in resolving almost every type of Complex Business and Commercial dispute including, Business Transactions, Professional Liability, Commercial Law, Bankruptcy, Real Property, Intellectual Property, Debtor-Creditor rights, Construction Defects, and all aspects of Real Estate disputes. He believes that a common understanding can be achieved between even the most contentious opponents by helping them to understand not only their own reasons for achieving a resolution, but also helping each side understand the opposing sides reasons for doing so. Mr. Seigel does not just rely on the law or the facts of the case to achieve this, but will often make references to recognized publications on Business Management or even theological, biblical and Talmudic works that demonstrate that philosophy. |
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LEGAL CAREER & PRIOR EXPERIENCE
- Mediator for the US Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California (1995-Present)
- Shareholder, Buchalter Nemer, Los Angeles (1999-Present)
- Partner, Katz, Hoyt, Seigel & Kapor, Los Angeles, (1975-99)
- Adjunct Instructor at the University of West Los Angeles School of Law and Paralegal Studies (1974-82)
- Chief Financial Officer, The Standard Company (1961-74)
- Officer, United States Navy (1958-61)
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- J.D. University of West Los Angeles School of Law (1974)
- B.S., Chemical Engineering University of Missouri (1958)
- Pepperdine University, School of Law - Strauss Institute for Dispute Resolution, Mediation and Negotiation training (1995)
- Board of Directors, Loew Vision Rehabilitation Institute (2006-Present)
- Executive Board of Directors, California Fashion Association (2003-Present)
- Founder and President, American Mediation Association, Inc. (1995-Present)
- Chairman Emeritus, Israel Cancer Research Fund (1995-Present)
- Director and Founding President, California Bankruptcy Forum (1987-Present)
- Director and Former President, Los Angeles Bankruptcy Forum (1980-Present)
- Board of Directors, City of Hope Apparel Industries Group (1976-Present)
- Member, Financial Lawyers Conference (1975-Present)
- Member, Turnaround Management Association
- Member, Professional Liability Underwriting Society
ADR EXPERIENCE & SPECIALTIES
- Business and Commercial Transactions
- Bankruptcy
- Debtor- Creditor rights
- Real Property
- Intellectual Property
- Complex Commercial matters
ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS
- Mr. Seigel has published numerous articles on legal matters including, “Mediation of Bankruptcy Disputes: A Risk Assessment Lesson for Lenders” which received wide acclaim after its publication in 2005 and “Mediation of Professional Liability Disputes” appearing in the March 2006 edition of the Los Angeles County Bar Update.
- He is a frequent lecturer to accounting firms, financial institutions and other organizations on debtor/creditor topics and the financial and psychological benefits of resolving disputes through mediation.
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
- In his free time, Mr. Seigel enjoys golf, traveling, bridge and theater.
LOCATIONS
- All of Southern California
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