PHILOSOPHY
I believe that cases should proceed to trial only after the parties have engaged in a good-faith effort to resolve their dispute. A trained mediator can facilitate that effort by identifying areas of agreement and disagreement, breaking through apparent logjams, and helping the parties think about their underlying goals and interests. I have a broad range of legal experiences that I bring to this process. I have worked as a corporate litigator, a local prosecutor, and a plaintiff’s trial lawyer. I clerked for federal judges at both the trial and appellate level. I have tried many cases to verdict in Oregon state and federal courts, and I have litigated complex motions and appeals. After more than twenty years, I have seen it all, from a variety of perspectives.SUBMISSIONS
I prefer to receive submissions from the parties several days before the scheduled mediation. Depending on the complexity of the case, I might ask to schedule a conference with each party prior to the mediation.LOCATION
I am available to mediate cases anywhere in Oregon. Due to COVID-related restrictions, I am currently doing mediations using Zoom.FEES
Half day — $1,500
Full day — $3,000
Hourly rate for additional time — $400 per hour
Unless the parties agree otherwise, I divide the fees equally among all of the parties to the mediation.
AVAILABILITY
August — 8/18, 8/19, 8/22, 8/23, 8/24, 8/25, 8/30, 8/31
September — 9/1, 9/2, 9/7, 9/8, 9/9, 9/12, 9/15, 9/19, 9/20, 9/21, 9/22, 9/23, 9/27, 9/28, 9/29. 9/30
October — 10/3, 10/6, 10/11, 10/12, 10/13, 10/14, 10/17, 10/18, 10/19, 10/20, 10/21, 10/24, 10/25, 10/26, 10/27, 10/31
Please contact me for available dates in November or later.
Devlin Law, P.C., 434 NW 19th Street, Portland, OR 97209
john@johndevlinlaw.com
(503) 228-3015