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James M. McKanna, Esq.
T: 310.461.1520
F: 310.461.1522
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With over thirty years of experience as a civil litigator and seasoned trial attorney, James M. McKanna now devotes the majority of his professional life to alternative dispute resolution which includes mediation, arbitration and early neutral evaluation. Mr. McKanna is firmly committed to the non-threatening, mutual and amicable resolution of disputes by the parties inherent in the mediation process. He believes that mediation can and should be a win/win proposition for all involved to the extent the parties pro-actively control the outcome of their case. In order to attain that objective, Mr. McKanna uses his legal skill to quickly evaluate matters while employing a facilitative approach designed to create a calm environment conducive to settlement and closure. Mr. McKanna’s honesty, congenial demeanor and interpersonal skills allows him to diffuse any animosity which may have developed during the course of the dispute. His primary goal in mediation is to cultivate the trust and confidence of the participants. If that happens, a settlement is more than likely to occur.
EDUCATION:
- (l976) J.D., Southwestern University School of Law, Los Angeles
- (l972) B.A., Political Science, Cum Laude, University of California,
Los Angeles
LEGAL CAREER:
(1976-2005)
Affiliation with large and medium sized law firms specializing in civil litigation such as Early, Maslach, Leavey & Nutt; Somers, Hall, Verrastro & Kern; Law Offices of James Patrick Zurawski; and Harrington, Foxx, Dubrow & Canter.
Borton, Petrini & Conron, Bakersfield, California - Partner in 145 attorney statewide litigation firm.
Experienced trial attorney and participated in excess of 250 mediations and arbitrations as an advocate.
ADR EXPERIENCE:
- (2006-2008) Mediated approximately 175 matters and arbitrated approximately 65 matters
- First Resolution Services, Panelist
- Pro-Bono and Per-Pay ADR Panels of Los Angeles Superior Court
- Riverside County Superior Court Arbitration Panel
- Orange County Superior Court Mediation Panel
- American Arbitration Association (commercial and construction defect panels)
- San Bernardino Superior Court Arbitration Panel
- Certificated arbitrator for State of California Contractors Licensing Board
- Seminar speaker for Los Angeles Superior Court ADR panel
- Arbitration, Mediation and Conciliation Center
ADR TRAINING:
- Completed preliminary and advanced mediation skills training at Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine University School of Law, Malibu, California.
- Ongoing ADR training through Los Angeles and Orange County Superior Courts, American Arbitration Association, State Contractors Licensing Board, and Orange County Bar Association.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Personal injury, construction defect, premises liability, professional liability, toxic torts, mold infestation, business disputes, breach of contract, real estate, subrogation, insurance, defamation, public entity matters and products liability.
MEMBERSHIPS / AFFILIATIONS:
- Orange County Bar Association
- UCLA Bench and Bar Association
- Eagle Scout Award
- UCLA Scholarship Committee
INTERESTS:
Reading, bicycling, camping, traveling, UCLA athletics
AVAILABLE:
Throughout Southern California
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