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Biographical :
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Daniel Ben-Zvi (pronounced BenzVee) is well respected as a
mediator and arbitrator. He is 1 of 32 "Power Mediators" worldwide on
the Hollywood Reporter List. He has resolved more than 1,500
disputes. Mr. Ben-Zvi, admitted to five Bars, draws on 20 years as
a multi-state trial lawyer to resolve complex, high-stakes cases.
This "warrior-turned-peacemaker," as the Daily Journal
described him, brings a unique blend of determination and
creativity to ending bitterly fought lawsuits.
Mr. Ben-Zvi appreciates the unique perspectives of plaintiff and
defense. Throughout his litigation career, Mr. Ben-Zvi represented
both plaintiffs and defendants.
Mr. Ben-Zvi is co-author of a book on mediation and arbitration
entitled, "Inside the Minds -
Alternative Dispute Resolution" [Aspatore Press, Boston
2004]. He writes articles and frequently lectures on dispute
resolution to organizations of mediators, attorneys, law schools
and others. Mr. Ben-Zvi, who writes creatively -- not just
mediates creatively -- was a writer on the television show
"L.A. Law."
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Education:
- J.D., Cardozo School of Law, 1981
- B.A., Rutgers University, 1978 (Honors, Economics)
Memberships & Affiliations :
- Mediated over 1,500 cases on the panels of ADR
Services, Inc.(ADR Services), Alternative Resolution Centers
(ARC), Institute of Conflict Management (ICM), World
Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and DB Mediation
Services.
- Distinguished Fellow, International Academy of Mediators
- Chairman of "L.A.’s Annual Mediation Day."
Appointed by the City Council of Los Angeles to promote
mediation. In charge of annual Mediation Day since March 2004.
Annual speech given by Daniel Ben-Zvi on status of dispute
resolution in L.A. and nation given in televised City Hall
session, together with Mayor and leaders in the legal,
political and mediation communities.
- Co-Author of "Inside the Minds - Alternative Dispute
Resolution" (Aspatore Books, Boston 2004). Description on
cover: "Leading Lawyers on the Art & Science of
Arbitration, Mediation & More." Co-authors include
J.Brian Casey, Baker & McKenzie and Judith Korchin,
Holland & Knight.
- Honored at Southern California Mediation Association's
(SCMA) Annual Employment Mediation Conference of 2005.
- 2005 - Recognized as a Diplomat Member of the CA Academy of
Distinguished Neutrals.
- Judge Pro Tem [ temporary assignments ] of the Superior
Court, Los Angeles County, beginning 2002.
- Judge -- Annual National Negotiation Competition, American
Bar Association [ABA], Law Student Division
- Lecturer on mediation topics at Southern California
Mediation Association’s annual conferences and its other
seminars.
- Lecturer on mediation topics at Los Angeles and San
Francisco area Bar Associations, community groups, graduate
and law schools including UCLA , Loyola and Pepperdine's
Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution.
- Lecturer on ‘Mediation in the Real Estate Industry’ to
various associations.
- Keynote speaker on Mediation in the Film and Television
Industry at the 2004 annual conference of California Lawyers
for the Arts. Panelist on ‘Intellectual Property Disputes’
at its 2005 annual conference.
- Lecturer at annual conventions of the Association of
Community College Trustees.
- Author of articles on mediation and litigation topics,
including an overview of mediation, "The Mediation
Revolution" (California Lawyers for the Arts, CA; 2004).
- Featured Mediator on radio including "The Dennis Prager
Radio Show" and CBS Radio's "Business Hour."
- Featured Mediator on television including "Mediation
Behind Closed Doors," "Saving the American Dream,
" "Law Talk" and consultant mediator expert on
ABC news.
- Consultant for setting up Conflict Management Systems for
various businesses, including on-line internet industries.
- Annual participant in "Master’s Forum" at the
Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, where mediation
training completed.
- Litigator [beginning 1981] at law firms based in Connecticut
[Ribicoff & Kotkin], Washington DC [Schmeltzer, Aptaker
& Shepard] and California.
- Extern [1980 – 1] for Bankruptcy Judge Burton Lifland
[Federal Bankruptcy Court, Southern District New York].
- Admitted to the Bars of California, New York, Washington DC,
New Jersey, and Connecticut.
- Participant, Harvard Law School's "Harvard
Negotiation Initiative Institute" [4-days]
 Mediation |
| Arbitration |
| Med-Arb |
| Early
Neutral Evaluation |
| Facilitation |
| Mediation
Training/CLE |
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Serving the following Counties:
Contra Costa, Fresno, Kern, Los
Angeles, Monterey, Napa, Orange, Riverside, Sacramento,
San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Luis
Obispo, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Santa
Cruz, Ventura
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| Daniel
Ben-Zvi Esq. has experience in settling the following
civil matters: |
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| ADA
Disability |
| Appellate |
| Automotive |
| Banking
& Finance |
| Civil
Rights |
| Commercial/Business |
| Condominiums |
| Construction |
| Consumer
Fraud |
| Contract
Disputes |
| Employment |
| Entertainment
Sector |
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| Family
Businesses |
| Franchise |
| Health
Care |
| Insurance |
| Intellectual
Property |
| International |
| Land
Use/Planning |
| Landlord/Tenant |
| Local
Government |
| Medical
Malpractice |
| Partnerships |
| Personal
Injury |
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| Premises
Liability |
| Probate |
| Product
Liability |
| Professional
Fees |
| Professional
Negligence |
| Real
Estate |
| Religious
Institutions |
| Sports |
| Technology |
| Torts |
| Trusts
/ Estates |
| Workers'
Comp. |
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