Thomas C. Matychowiak,
Mediator
Mediator
Welcome to my Web site. On June 30, 2005, I ceased to practice law with the
intent to establish a new practice devoted primarily to mediation.
I offer these things about me as reasons for serving as a mediator:
intent to establish a new practice devoted primarily to mediation.
I offer these things about me as reasons for serving as a mediator:
- Trustworthy: I am committed to keeping confidential anything of
significance told me in confidence in private session. This permits each
side to be candid in their discussions with me, and helps prevent harm to
the position of any party in the event that matter is not resolved. I can
also be trusted to know when to ask consent for disclosure when doing so
will move the process forward toward settlement.
- Patient and Persistent: I am optimistic by nature, and will persist
as long as there is any reasonable prospect of settlement; I will devote as
much time and effort as is needed to accomplish that.
- Experienced and Effective: In addition to 28 years of civil trial
practice covering a wide variety of cases, I have served as a judge pro-
tem for the Fresno Superior for the last 12 years. Although my
resolution rate has varied over the years, it consistently exceeds 75%,
including my work at the court.
- Well-Trained: Before becoming a lawyer, I worked in Social Services
where I received training and supervision which served me well as a
lawyer, enabling me to deal effectively with difficult people; this is even
more valuable to me now as a mediator. Completion of nationally well-
regarded, fundamental and advanced mediation programs at Pepperdine
gives these general personal skills specific focus.
Mediation Services
A reasonable
alternative to the
courthouse.
alternative to the
courthouse.
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