Mediator Alan Saler, an experienced fulltime neutral based in Sherman Oaks, California

Alan G. Saler has been a full-time, independent neutral since starting his mediation practice in 2003. During 2008, he mediated 173 cases, claims or disputes, including a score that resulted in 7-figure settlements. Mr. Saler has an extremely high success rate. Those who have used his services praise his legal analysis, preparation, integrity, tenacity and follow up. His spacious Sherman Oaks offices are freeway close and include free parking, Internet access and other amenities. In addition to Los Angeles, Mr. Saler serves, and if requested, travels to Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, Kern, Santa Barbara and San Diego Counties.

Upon graduating from Columbia University School of Law in 1984, Mr. Saler joined Ervin, Cohen & Jessup, where he handled complex civil litigation. In 1992, he founded a Los Angeles branch office for a prominent New York City civil litigation firm. During the ensuing eight years he served as its managing partner and lead trial counsel. The growth of his mediation practice led to his launching a dispute resolution company in January 2003. Since then he has devoted his practice exclusively to mediating and arbitrating disputes, drawing on his considerable legal experience representing plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury, employment, professional liability, real estate, insurance, and commercial litigation matters.

Mr. Saler is on Resolute System, Inc.'s Southern California panel and the party pay panels administered by the Ventura and Kern County Superior Courts. He is a member of the California Academy of Distinguished Neutrals. He Chairs the San Fernando Valley Bar Association's Alternative Dispute Resolution Section. An approved continuing education provider, Mr. Saler frequently lectures and writes about alternative dispute resolution topics.