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
"Ed used all the tools in the toolbox and at the right time. He was the utmost professional and took the time needed to understand the issues and the parties' motivations, and helped us resolve the matter."
- Attorney on an Insurance Coverage case
"Patient & persistent."
- Attorney on an Insurance Bad Faith Matter
"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 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
"Ed was masterful from start to finish and deserves top marks across the board. I couldn't have asked for a more personable, incisive and adept neutral."
- Attorney on an Insurance Bad Faith
"Ed Oster was great. Understood the issues and communicated with the parties and counsel in an effective and professional manner. I would definitely use Ed Oster again."
- Attorney on an Insurance Coverage case
"I can't thank you enough for your service. Your level of skill and professionalism is unsurpassed in my book. You somehow took a complicated and very emotional matter and reached out and put a ray of hope in my client's heart and soul."
- Attorney on an Accidental Death Insurance Coverage case
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