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Marcus A. McDaniel, Esq.
| Marcus A. McDaniel became a full-time mediator after practicing as a litigator for eighteen years. Since 2003, Mr. McDaniel has successfully mediated hundreds of cases involving employment (including wage and hour class actions), business, personal injury, professional liability, insurance coverage and real estate disputes. Mr. McDaniel’s approach as a mediator is to be candid with both sides regarding the risks of continued litigation and to propose constructive solutions for moving the parties toward a reasoned settlement. His strong interpersonal skills enable him to effectively address the emotions and other intangible factors that sometimes create obstacles to reaching a satisfactory result. From a plaintiff’s perspective, Mr. McDaniel’s background as a defense attorney gives him strong credibility with defendants. Defendants respect Mr. McDaniel’s practical expertise and ability to understand the legal issues. Both sides value Mr. McDaniel’s persistence and creativity in facilitating successful resolutions. One attorney for whom Mr. McDaniel helped to settle a class action commented: “He was impressive, he didn’t waste everyone’s time with analyzing the law that everyone knew, he was direct but very approachable, he is smart, likeable and works very hard. He is on my list of go to mediators!” |
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MEDIATION ONLY
- This neutral is available only for cases involving Mediation.
LEGAL CAREER & PRIOR EXPERIENCE
- Mediator (2003-Present)
- Shareholder, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (2007-2009), specialized in employment litigation
- Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP (1998-2007), specialized in employment litigation and also handled insurance coverage, intellectual property, real estate and business/contractual matters
- Associate, Latham & Watkins LLP (1990-1998)
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- J.D., Harvard Law School (1990)
- B.A., Wheaton College (1986)
- Advanced Mediation Skills Training, Los Angeles County Bar Association (2009)
- Member, State Bar of California
- Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association Labor and Employment Section
- Member, Southern California Mediation Association
- Member, California Dispute Resolution Council
- Member, California Association of Workplace Investigators
- Member, California Employment Lawyers Association
- Former Member, California Board of Accountancy
- Former Board Member, Constitutional Rights Foundation
- Former Board Member, Central City Association
- Former Board Member, Pasadena American Little League
- Former Board Member, Harambee, Inc.
- Former Member, Board of Advisors, World Impact, Inc.
ADR EXPERIENCE & SPECIALTIES
- Employment (including wage and hour class actions)
- Business/Contractual
- Personal Injury
- Professional Liability
- Intellectual Property
- Real Estate
- Insurance Coverage
ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS
- Mr. McDaniel is rated “AV”® by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory. He has authored several publications and has been selected to co-author the chapter on ADR in Bridgeport Continuing Education’s upcoming Employment Litigation treatise. Additionally, Mr. McDaniel has presented at numerous seminars, including “Ex Parte Communications in Class Actions,” LACBA Labor & Employment Law Section Annual Symposium, Los Angeles, California (March 2010), “Mediation and Settlement of Wage and Hour Cases,” Bridgeport Continuing Education 6th Annual Wage and Hour Litigation Conference, Los Angeles, California (December 10-11, 2009), and “Current Issues in Settling Wage and Hour Class Actions,” Bridgeport Continuing Education Mid-Year Wage & Hour Conference, San Diego, California (June 2009)
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
- Mr. McDaniel spends most of his free time with his family and often coaches his two sons’ sports teams. He also enjoys playing tennis, jogging, weightlifting, reading and watching movies in his spare time.
LOCATIONS
- Los Angeles County
- Ventura / SB Counties
- San Diego County
- Inland Empire
- Orange County
- Northern California
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