Mediator, Arbitrator
Expertise Areas:
- Serious injury and wrongful death
- Public Entity liability
- General Civil/Tort Litigation
- Insurance
- Civil Rights
- Law Enforcement
Accomplishments: Mr. Daniel is a practicing attorney and professional neutral. Over the course of thirty five years he has acquired extensive trial and appellate experience in both State and Federal Court. He has participated in many arbitration and mediation proceedings both as counsel and neutral. Mr. Daniel possesses substantial experience in all types of tort and negligence cases including significant and complex litigation involving serious injuries, death and major damages. This experience includes complex highway, public/school transportation, and pedestrian cases. Mr. Daniel also has extensive experience in the areas of governmental liability, civil rights; law enforcement and insurance related matters such as defense, coverage, UM/UIM, and bad faith. Mr. Daniel is known for his preparation and perseverance, as well as active interpersonal and listening skills.
Education: King County Dispute Center Mediator Training, 2015; Federal Court CR 39.1 Mediator Training, 2008; Gonzaga University, J.D., 1981; Seattle University, B.A. Political Science, 1977 (with honors); Numerous seminars and legal education courses focused on mediation, negotiation and alternative dispute resolution; Substantial practice experience in arbitrating and mediating both as counsel and neutral.
Admitted: Washington State, United States District Court for the Western and Eastern Districts of Washington; Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Affiliations: Washington State Bar Association • American Bar Association • Washington Defense Trial Lawyers Association • Defense Research Institute • Thurston County Bar Association • Chairperson of Thurston County Moderate Risk Hazardous Waste Planning Committee • Thurston County Storm & Surface Water Advisory Board • Former Special District Counsel for the Washington State Bar Association
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