Introduction
To Mediator Robert J. Kaplan, Esq. (Rob Kaplan)—the bottom line in mediation is closure. As a former litigator (with nearly 20 years in the litigation trenches) Mr. Kaplan believes the benefits of settlement always outweigh the financial, emotional and other costs of going to trial.
Mr. Kaplan became a full time mediator in 2003. His meteoric rise to the Daily Journal's Top 40 Neutral list is due to the fact that he is a natural mediator who pours an enormous amount of energy into every case he mediates. Those who have mediated with Mr. Kaplan know he mediates for the love of it.
Some mediators can be taught how to be good mediators. Others innately have the "it" factor. These natural mediators are very quick studies, able to traverse a wide variety of personalities, highly creative, exceedingly persistent, are natural problem solvers and see and react to things steps ahead of everyone else. Some of these natural mediators ultimately become the premier mediators in their state and throughout the country. With thousands of mediations under his belt, Mr. Kaplan has earned that recognition - and, that is the very reason why he is consistently in such high demand on a wide array of high stakes, emotional and other significant cases.
Specialties
Hobbies & Interests
When he's not mediating, Mr. Kaplan enjoys "adventure travel" with his two young adult children and "cushy travel" with his wife.
Website
http://www.kaplanmediation.com
Testimonials
I can't say enough about Robert Kaplan's mediation skills. I expect a mediator to be tireless. I
expect a mediator to be prepared. I expect a mediator to challenge the evidence and legal reasoning of both sides..
I've
experienced some, but not all, of those attributes in past mediations, but ALL of those attributes in the mediation with Robert Kaplan
- A 30-year solo practitioner in Orange County who does plaintiff and defense Business litigation
I am a Plaintiffs' attorney with over 35 years of experience. Rob is, without question, the best mediator I have ever used. Very personable, very smart, very aggressive without shouting or offending. Never gives up. Doesn't waste time. I know many other Plaintiff lawyers who say the same things about him. What makes Rob so unique is that I know there are an equal number of insurance companies and defense attorneys who believe Kaplan is the best mediator they have ever used.
Simply put, Rob has earned the highest degree of trust from both sides and has earned the reputation of being a true 'Closer'
- A prominent plaintiffs' lawyer with many high-profile, 7 and 8 figure settlements and verdicts from San Francisco
When we began this mediation I thought there was a 10-20 percent chance of this case settling... Rob's grasp of the substantive law played a critical factor
in assisting us in evaluating the case. But, the mastery really came from his intuitive sense and credibility that was essential in getting the parties to
compromise their self-perceived value of the case
- Former President of the Consumer Attorneys of California
Mr. Kaplan's professionalism, focus, experience, and humor helped tremendously in settling the case. I thoroughly
enjoyed working with him and I am confident that I will do so again.
- Attorney, San Francisco, California
Rob is strategic, dogged, and thinks outside of the box.
- Attorney on an Employment Wage & Hour Class Action Matter
Rob - I just want to express my appreciation for your mediation services last Tuesday with respect
to [our multi-million dollar dispute.] You were one of the most effective mediators I've experienced and
I've been through quite a few mediations as an in-house attorney. We are thankful to have this matter behind us and again,
appreciative of your effective services
- General Counsel from a multi-billion dollar publicly held company
In my nearly 40 years of practice, Rob Kaplan is the best mediator I have ever encountered. He is thorough, patient, relentless, highly intelligent, and all the while the most pleasant adjudicator to be around. I wouldn't change a thing.
- Attorney on a negligent supervision dispute
I have had the pleasure of working with Rob Kaplan as a mediator on one of my more difficult and very contentious coverage matters. When
the mediation commenced, the parties were millions of dollars apart. Although we did not resolve the case at mediation, it was settled
shortly thereafter due primarily to Rob's insight and persistence. Rob is one of the most insightful, creative, and hard-working mediators
I have ever had the pleasure of working with.
- A partner in one of the largest defense firms in California
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