Introduction
After 38 years as a litigator, Ed Oster moved out of the courtroom and became a full-time mediator. As a trial lawyer, Ed handled complex insurance coverage, bad faith, commercial and real estate litigation at the highest levels. He tried cases throughout all eleven major counties in Northern and Southern California, in both state and federal court. During that time he gained a lifetime of experience in all phases of civil litigation as well as an insider's knowledge of the insurance industry, all the while earning the trust and confidence of both co-counsel and adversaries who are now amongst his biggest supporters.
Ed passionately believes that the best settlements are those where everyone has achieved value, and that is what he delivers. His skill as a mediator springs from his natural ability to develop genuine relationships built on mutual respect. A top plaintiff's lawyer in Los Angeles says simply, "Extremely smart. Tough. Fair." A New York partner in a national defense firm observed: "He established almost instant rapport all around, and painlessly got the job done for all of us." A frequent mediation participant put it this way: "If you could go into a laboratory and put together in one person everything you want in a mediator - experience, integrity, intelligence, creativity and personality - you would have Ed Oster."
Practice Areas
ADR Highlights
- Successfully mediating cases in New York City, Hartford, CT, Chicago, Las Vegas, Seattle and Portland, as well as all six Judicate West offices in California
- Receiving so many cases from former courtroom adversaries and competitors
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Hobbies & Interests
Mr. Oster spends as much of his spare time as he can with family, is an avid hiker and amateur astronomer,
He enjoys reading history, Mark Twain and Sherlock Holmes.
Website
http://www.ostermediation.com/
ADR Highlights
- Successfully mediating cases in New York City, Hartford, CT, Chicago, Las Vegas, Seattle and Portland, as well as all six Judicate West offices in California
- Receiving so many cases from former courtroom adversaries and competitors
- Annual instructor at 35,000 member CLM School of Claims Mediation
- Creating an MCLE-approved ADR program for 6 law firms, "Improving Your Mediation Outcomes: What Works and Why"
Testimonials
"Mr. Oster served as a mediator and we were very pleased with the work he did on the case. Although we only had one in-person session with Mr. Oster, he issued a comprehensive mediator’s proposal and continued to follow up and work the case for nearly a year and a half following our session. I believe Mr. Oster’s work helped lay the ground work that ultimately settled the case."
- Attorney on a Wrongful Death Auto Matter
"Thank you for your help in settling this. The dedication and expertise that you demonstrated are much appreciated. I am certain that a settlement would not have been possible without you. "
- Attorney on an Insurance Bad Faith Matter
"Thank you very much for your expertise and advice. Without you, this matter was headed for disaster."
- Attorney on an Insurance Bad Faith Matter
"Oster managed a very difficult opposing party expertly and professionally. In four hours, we finished what my entire department couldn't manage in months."
- Attorney on an Insurance Bad Faith case
"He was very impressive. It was immediately noticeable that he is a very experienced mediator. Mr. Oster was compassionate and understanding with my client, which was important for the mediation and helped resolve the matter."
- Attorney on an Insurance Coverage dispute
"Mr. Oster very quickly grasped the key issues preventing resolution of the case, effectively communicated them to the other side, and suggested an imaginative way to work through the impasse."
- Attorney on a Personal Injury Auto case
"Mr. Oster came up with creative solutions to appeasing a very recalcitrant party (I won’t say who!) and working out a solution that everyone was happy with."
- Attorney on a Business/Contractual Dispute
"Ed was successful in turning the opposition’s position around 180 degrees. Through his talents, he was able to accomplish that which was “highly unlikely.” We really appreciate his expertise in helping us settle this case."
- Attorney on a Business/Contractual Dispute
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