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BACKGROUND
Robert M. Niemann has had a varied career as a private, civil attorney; an attorney with the state court of appeal; a mediator; an arbitrator; a real estate professional and an entrepreneur. His background and experience make him well-qualified to assist with resolving business, real estate and other legal disputes without going to trial.
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION EXPERIENCE
Arbitrator in Contra Costa Superior Court Mandatory Arbitration Program
Served as arbitrator in 44 cases
Arbitrator for American Arbitration Association
Served as solo arbitrator in three cases, 1992-1993
Member of Contra Costa County Bar Association Fee Arbitration and Mediation Panel Mediated variety of fee disputes with 100% success rate
JUDICIAL BRANCH EXPERIENCE
Judge pro tempore in Contra Costa Superior Court, 1996-1997
Tried one bench and two jury trials to conclusion
| Senior staff attorney for California State Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, 1993-2004 (retired) |
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| • | Reviewed appellate briefs and records, conducted legal research and prepared draft opinions for 660 appeals, covering all areas of California law and numerous areas of federal and international law |
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LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Conducted complex, broad-based, civil trial practice, 1971-1993
Tried 15 cases (10 jury and 5 non-jury) to conclusion in state and federal courts
Representative trial subjects: products liability, governmental liability, civil rights defense, premises liability, medical malpractice, and complex business disputes, including anti-trust and insurance coverage
Conducted general business and real estate transactional practice,
ADR TRAINING
Completed Contra Costa Superior Court Arbitration Training
Completed American Arbitration Association Basic
Commercial/Construction Training Program, 1992
Completed MCLE-approved 40-hour Mediation Program
Conducted by Steven Rosenberg, 2006
EDUCATION
J.D., Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California, Berkeley
Member of “Order of the Golden Bear” Honor Society
A.B., Whitman College
Graduate in psychology with requisite hours for majors in French and Economics
Rhodes’ Scholarship Nominee