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Panel of Arbitrators & Mediators

Kirk S. MacDonald, Esq.

GRADUATE:

LAW EXPERIENCE GENERAL BACKGROUND:

Joined the law firm of Gill & Baldwin in 1982; partner in 1986, specializing in construction law
Worked for Pacific Clay Products as a District Engineer with duties that included product promotion and public relations, researched, analyzed and reviewed specifications for numerous sewer projects throughout the Southern California area, served as a liaison for contractors and engineers, conducted product quality control, project forecasting and investigated and recommended solutions to material or installation problems encountered by contractors in the field, both regarding new installations and live sewers
He moved on to National Clay Pipe Institute as a District Engineer, where he performed product promotion, public relations, and field testing of various sewer pipe materials, wrote and reviewed engineering design and installation specifications, researched and integrated technical material for promotions, lectured at various colleges and universities and presented seminars to professional engineers. Has also acted as an expert witness

ADR EXPERIENCE:

Certified mediator, acting as a mediator and an arbitrator for the Los Angeles Superior Court in many cases
From adversary proceedings in Bankruptcy Court to arbitrations and mediations, most of his work has involved resolution of construction disputes

MEMBERSHIPS & LICENSES:

Engineer-in-Training Certificate from the State of California (while employed with Pacific Clay Products)
Member, Los Angeles County and American Bar Associations; The State Bar of California; the Water Environment Federation; and the California Water Environment Federation