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What
Attorneys Say...
"At the end of the day, nobody could
declare victory. But those who settled, settled reasonably.
Daniel Ben-Zvi was instrumental in that, after many judges
failed and the case was litigated through a five-year odyssey.
It’s a real trick for us to be able to find somebody who
has Mr. Ben-Zvi's background, a very sophisticated commercial
consumer-oriented background. Across the board when I
mention his name, he’s the one who always stays on the list
because he’s so smart and tenacious, persistent. Mr.
Ben-Zvi’s kindness, gentleness and humor comes across in the
mediations with a firmness that gets a case moving. He
speaks as fairly and eloquently to an injury accident victim as
he does to a corporate CFO who has to write a big check. Those
are real talents to have somebody who can play both sides of the
field."
Harry W.R. Chamberlain II, Esq. of Buchalter Nemer and past
President of the Association of Southern California Defense
Counsel [ASCDC]
"I cannot 'sing his praises' enough.
Daniel Ben-Zvi was our mediator in a case involving a $15
Million real estate scam. His hard work got 78 plaintiffs
& the defendant to a global settlement with the escrow
company. Many were severely emotionally
distraught, having lost their life savings. I've
practiced law for over 30 years, and have had many mediators.
Mr. Ben-Zvi is, in my opinion, the best of the best."
Bruce Douthit, Esq. of Douthit & Associates
"I think he has a very good business
sense, he knows his entertainment law. He’s certainly
used to dealing with high-profile individuals. He has a very
relaxed way about him that causes people to put aside their
differences and try to work a case out instead of
posturing."
Dana Cole of Cole & Loeterman
"You
are great at what you do, and are able to settle cases that most
mediators would not even know how to start to
handle!"
Glenn D. Hamovitz, Esq.
"I found my experience with Daniel Ben-Zvi as a mediator to be a
very fruitful one. Mr. Ben-Zvi's easy manner and keen
understanding of the issues involved and the emotions and needs
of the parties lead to a rather seamless resolution of our
dispute. I would highly recommend him."
Bob O'Neill, Vice President and General Counsel, Rhino Records
"Mediation is an art, and a mediator who can convince the
parties to adjust their views to reach resolution is the key.
Much like making pottery, push too hard and the settlement
fails, push too little and the settlement never takes shape.
Although the profile of Mr. Ben-Zvi by the Daily Journal was
quite favorable, it still may not have done him justice. Mr.
Ben-Zvi's work in the two cases I have had before him was the
key to resolution of two very emotional cases."
David L. Winter, Esq. of Moore, Winter, Skebba & McLennan, LLP
"After we won a $27.5 Million jury verdict, my client and I
relied on Daniel Ben-Zvi's unique negotiating skills in a
mediation held while the case was on appeal. Our reliance was
very well placed. The parties at the mediation left with a
signed, confidential settlement agreement."
Martin Weniz, Esq.
"Daniel Ben-Zvi did an excellent job for us. His calm, diligent
manner and complete grasp of the facts and law in our case
resulted in a settlement that the parties had been unable to
achieve on their own, despite months of trying."
Rita M. Haeusler, Esq. of Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP
"Thank you again for all your effort at yesterday's mediation.
As you know, this case had some genuinely unique peculiarities
and procedural issues, and an emotional component, which did not
bode well for a settlement. Your skill, demeanor, patience,
creativity and, above all, your unwillingness to give up, are
what produced the momentum and, ultimately, the settlement. I
and my client [Los Angeles Department of Airports] were both
very impressed and will definitely be requesting your services
in the future."
Douglas S. Knoll, Esq.
"Mr. Ben-Zvi had read all the briefs, understood the factual and
legal issues, was extremely persistent and, in the end, settled
a case that no one thought would settle."
Christopher R. Wagner,
Esq. of Sedgewick, Detert, Moran & Arnold; Los Angeles
"Daniel Ben-Zvi is an excellent mediator, a quick study who
evaluates the issues and nuances of a complex case carefully and
well, and who works tenaciously to achieve a resolution that
works for both parties."
Michael Heumann, Esq. of Nossaman, Guthner, Knox & Elliott; Los
Angeles
"As I told you at the outset of our mediation, I considered this
case unsettleable. I was thoroughly and happily surprised when
through superhuman efforts you managed to bring the parties
together. The various co-defendants up until that point could
not even agree on the color of the sky. I realize that results
like this take a lot of hard work and skill, and obviously you
have both. I would heartily recommend you as a mediator to
anyone, particularly in entertainment cases."
James E. Curry, Esq. of White O'Connor Curry Gatti & Avanzado,
LLP, Los Angeles
"Thanks Mr. Ben-Zvi. I thought you did a very
good job at the mediation. I'd be happy to be a reference for
you."
Michael L. Cypers, Esq. of Alschuler, Grossman, Stein & Kahan
LLP; Los Angeles
"This was a difficult case to resolve due to the participation
of two municipalities with various political and personal issues
involved. You handled it well and should be commended for your
efforts... Your willingness to listen and understand issues was
refreshing. All counsel involved spoke and the general consensus
was that we were all generally pleased with the outcome and your
efforts. Thank you."
Robert D. Stubblefield, Esq.
"Thank you for your excellent and successful services in the
mediation...I will keep your card handy for use the next time we
need your talents."
Steven Sokol, Esq. of Agapay, Levyn & Halling LLP
"Mediator Daniel Ben-Zvi had a thorough understanding of the
strengths and weaknesses of the parties' cases before the
mediation began, his assessment of the costs and risks of going
to trial was right on the mark and he did an excellent job of
overcoming the parties' recalcitrance in achieving a settlement.
I would not hesitate to use him again in the future and would
enthusiastically recommend him to others."
David Fallek, Esq. of McCutchen, Doyle, Brown & Enersen
"Daniel Ben-Zvi taught a 3-hour course on alternative dispute
resolution as a guest lecturer in connection with my
entertainment negotiations course at UCLA. Daniel Ben-Zvi is an
extremely dynamic speaker and one of the foremost experts in his
field. Mr. Ben-Zvi is extremely knowledgable and fun to listen
to. The students sat in rapt attention as he regaled the class
with the nuances of his profession."
Daniel Yankelevits, Esq. Business Affairs, DreamWorks and author
of "Hollywood Dealmaking"
"Please consider this as ‘fan mail.' I thought the job you did
in settling our case at the end of last month was nothing short
of spectacular. My congratulations ... We are very impressed
with your talents."
John T. Blanchard, Esq. Professor, Loyola Law School and
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What Others Say... "Mr. Ben-Zvi is a miracle worker. His abilities
are amazing. He did the impossible and ended six years of
torture and heart break. Bless him."
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Michele Rose [trust and estate]
"I felt that the settlement was fair and that court (and more
legal fees) was avoided. I am thankful this is over, and I thank
Mr. Ben-Zvi for hanging in there with us! His professionalism
and influence made all of the difference."
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Eric Miner [contract]
"I thought Mr. Ben-Zvi handled the mediation extremely well,
with a high degree of professionalism and motivation to conclude
an agreement."
Jon Gilbert, President, Warner Bros. Studio Facilities
"Dan Ben-Zvi is a mediator, a lawyer, a writer, and above all a
sensitive human being who has always cared about settling
disputes fairly, and as pleasantly as possible. He was born to
be a mediator."
Dan Raviv, broadcaster and author
"Thank you so much for the awesome job you did mediating my case
(please excuse the slang.) You enabled me to feel validated and
at ease in an uncomfortable situation. In addition, I was very
happy with the final result."
Stephanie Wolfson of Wolfson Knitting Mills
"I was reluctant to attend a mediation thinking that settlement
was next to impossible. Mr. Ben-Zvi did the impossible. We
settled and I'm incredibly satisfied!"
Steve Barth, President of Equity Title; Los Angeles/Ventura
region
"Mr. Ben-Zvi's skills in passive negotiating are beyond anything
I have ever seen. I am the happiest I have been in ages. This
whole ordeal was very difficult on me, and I am elated (and
stunned) that it is over! Congratulations to Mr. Ben-Zvi on a
phenomenal job!!!"
Scott Palazzo, Director, Camera Ready Productions.
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