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Integrity, creativity, humor, patience, perseverance, compassion, objectivity and professionalism are words used by participants in dispute resolution processes conducted by Paul Monicatti to describe his personal qualities. Paul says it’s easy when you love your work. “Honestly, I can’t think of anything else that I’d rather be doing.” He finds the work challenging yet very personally rewarding. “The thanks I get from participants, especially the clients themselves, are priceless to me.” |
PAUL F. MONICATTI
Paul’s prior diverse litigation experience in both Federal and State Courts , his 30 years as an attorney, and his more than 21 years as a mediator together with 25 years as an arbitrator enhance his skill as a neutral. He has devoted his time and energy full time since 1990 exclusively to conflict resolution in Michigan and other venues, and has served as a neutral in thousands of tort and commercial disputes. He is credited for pioneering the use of mediation in Michigan in the mid-1980’s. He has mediated or arbitrated cases of all types and value including many multi-million dollar disputes, and was the court-appointed settlement master in the multi-billion dollar Dow Corning breast implant insurance coverage litigation. He has also served by court appointment as a mediator, arbitrator, facilitator, case evaluator, receiver, umpire, referee and expert witness.
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MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION FOCUS
Business/commercial/contract/transactions
Construction
Employment and civil rights
Federal tort claims (Jones Act and FELA)
Insurance
Intellectual property
Mass Torts
Personal Injury
Probate
Product liability
Professional malpractice (accounting, architectural, dental, legal, medical)
Tort claims of all types
Transportation
Wrongful death
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WRITING AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Author of articles for Michigan Lawyers Weekly, Michigan’s Institute of Continuing Legal Education and the State Bar of Michigan’s Cultural Awareness Project Manual. Presenter for groups such as the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution, State Bar of Michigan Alternative Dispute Resolution Section and the State Bar’s annual Opening Doors Conference, International Academy of Mediators, the Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution, Michigan’s Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Oakland County Bar Association for its ADR Section and its State of the Law Day, Macomb County Bar Association Young Lawyers Section, Grand Rapids Bar Association Litigation Section, and for various law schools, corporate counsel, insurance companies and businesses. |
TEACHING AND TRAINING ENGAGEMENTS
Michigan’s Institute of Continuing Legal Education advanced mediation training. Oakland Mediation Center. Trainer of mediators privately and for court programs. Guest lectures at various law schools. |
HONORS
He has been given the “AV” highest rating possible by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory since 1989. He is named as one of the Best Lawyers in America and a Michigan Super Lawyer. He is a Court-approved mediator for Federal Courts in Michigan and Indiana and for State Courts in Michigan. |
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES
Past President, Fellow and Co-founder of the International Academy of Mediators, the leading professional organization for active mediators worldwide. National Advisory Board member for ACCESS ADR which promotes diversity in the dispute resolution field. Mediation Advisory Board member and seminar speaker/faculty for Michigan’s Institute of Continuing Legal Education including for advanced mediation training. Member, American Bar Association and its Section of Dispute Resolution. Member, Federal Bar for United States District Court for Eastern District of Michigan. Member, State Bar of Michigan and its Alternative Dispute Resolution Section. |
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
JD, Michigan State University College of Law. BA, Oakland University. Judicial law clerk for four years in State Circuit Court. United States Arbitration & Mediation mediator training, basic and advanced. United States Arbitration & Mediation medical staff hearing officer training. American Arbitration Association arbitrator training for securities and computer disputes. Pepperdine University School of Law Masters Forum for mediators. International Academy of Mediators semiannual educational and skills enhancement conferences. State-certified advanced mediation training. |
TESTIMONIALS
If you’re still not convinced by the above self-serving background information, listen to what others voluntarily have said when sharing their unsolicited comments.
“For [mediations] to be successful, I am convinced that the ingredients include experienced attorneys who know every strength and weakness of their case and their opponent’s case…. But the most important factor is what you personally bring to the process. You have been doing this for years and there are years of participants who can attest to your qualities of integrity, creativity, humor, patience and perseverance. Armed with these qualities, you become the most important ingredient enabling settlement.” Mediation attorney.
“You and I have participated in several mediations in the past, and I truly believe that you are the best at what you do. Your ability to bring parties together and to engineer an agreement in cases which theretofore have been ‘unsettleable’ is unmatched.” Former attorney now Federal Judge.
“Your persistence, insights, and creativity were instrumental in consummating the settlement. You once again made a believer out of me.” Defense party representative.
“The parties and their counsel were extremely pleased with Mr. Monicatti’s efforts. He was well prepared, insightful and dedicated. We highly recommend him for other cases.” Mediation attorney.
“The parties and their counsel were extremely pleased with Mr. Monicatti’s efforts. He was well prepared, insightful and dedicated. We highly recommend him for other cases.” Mediation attorney.
“I have been practicing [law] for over 26 years and in my opinion Paul Monicatti exhibited extraordinary effort and time to this matter that others might have discarded. Paul demonstrates exceptional facilitation skills by his demeanor, knowledge of negotiating tactics, and his ability and sensitivity in handling litigants and attorneys.” Mediation attorney.
“I have worked with numerous attorneys/mediators all over the state. When I first met you it was not just your verbal communication that impressed me, rather it was your ‘non-verbal communication’ that said loudly, this is a kind, caring and compassionate person.” Defense party representative.
“Both I and my clients greatly appreciate the way you conducted the [mediation] and were impressed by your skills and organization. It seems these days we rarely, if ever, see the combination of objectivity and compassion you had shown.” Mediation attorney.
“We want to thank you for the fabulous job you did mediating our case. Actually after the first backward offer we couldn’t believe something could be resolved. We were shocked you pulled it off - you are the BEST!” Husband and wife mediation parties.
“My husband and I would like to thank you for helping us through a very difficulty day.… I admire your skill and most of all your professionalism.” Husband and wife mediation parties.
“Paul Monicatti was instrumental in brining this matter to settlement. His commitment and experience, as well as his unique techniques for facilitating discussion between the parties, allowed the parties to reach settlement. Mr. Monicatti is universally respected by members of the bar and is by far the best mediator with whom I have ever worked.” Mediation attorney.
“I want to express to you how much I appreciate the services of your organization, and particularly those of Paul Monicatti. We have just entered an order concluding a complicated medical malpractice case…which Mr. Monicatti successfully mediated. This is another example of the superb talents of Mr. Monicatti.…” Trial judge.
“I did not think that this case could be settled. When it did settle, I felt compelled to send you this letter…. The parties went from two extremes which seemed hopeless to a point where there was a chane of settlement. However, at the end of the meeting I was convinced that the case would not settle. That is when you impressed me even more by your continued efforts. Our case would not have settled but for the fact that you did not give up….” Mediation attorney.
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