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Panel of Arbitrators & Mediators
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
More than 12 years of mediation and litigation experience handling complex cases including construction, products, personal injury, contracts, and insurance related issues.
Mediator and appointed arbitrator for Superior Court.
"International Aid Negotiation, Thailand and Cambodia."
Small Claims Mediator.
Skilled communicator and problem solver, facilitating understanding of the issues for conflict resolution through integrity and hard work. |
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
- 2000-Present Partner- Haffner, Haffner & Kirwin, Ventura CA
- 1995-2000 Litigation and SeniorAssociate – Tharpe & Howell,
- Los Angeles CA
- 1993-2000 Litigation Associate – Hill, Genson, Even, Crandall & Wade, Los Angeles CA
- 1992 Research Attorney – San Diego County Public Defendar,
- San Diego, CA
- 1991 Clerk Mono County Superior Court, Mono County
- District Attorney, Bridgeport CA
- 1990 Clerk Federal Defenders,San Diego CA
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EDUCATION & TRAINING:
- Mediating Complex Construction Disputes, Pepperdine University, June, 2005
- Certified Mediator, University of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara CA, 2005
- Course study in mediation, negotiation, problem solving, handling difficult people, listening and communication.
- Juris Doctor, California Western School of Law, San Diego, CA , 1991
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AFILLIATIONS & INTERESTS:
- Member California State Bar, Federal District Court California and Colorado.
- Ventura County Bar Association.
- School Site Counsel, Wil Rogers School, Ventura CA.
- Founder, Kirwin International Relief Foundation, kirfaid.org.
- Father, Husband, Martial Artist and Surfer.
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