Michael J. Lancaster, Esq.
Arbitrator and Mediator
Michael J. Lancaster, Esq. has demonstrated a consistent ability to resolve complex real estate and business cases as a mediator and arbitrator. Mr. Lancaster has been practicing for 29 years. He is a Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate, State and Federal Civil Trial Practice, National Board of Trial Advocacy ABA Accredited, State Bar Trial Specialty, Pre-Eminent AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell. He has a diversified litigation and transactional practice focusing primarily in Real Property, Business and Major Torts.He has litigated more than 500 Superior Court jury and court trials to conclusion, and arbitrations. He brings 20 years of ADR experience to J.D.R. with a reputation for fairness as an arbitrator.
ADR Experiences and Qualifications Mr. Lancastser has participated in the resolution of over 1,500 disputes
Real estate: commercial, residential, broker/agent, E&O, escrow, title
Business torts: unfair competition, non-compete agreements
Construction litigation, contract disputes, partnership & business
Director & shareholder disputes, investment litigation
Insurance coverage, E&O and bad faith
Intellectual Property: copyright, trade secret, trademark infringement and federal Lanham Act
Labor & employment disputes, sexual harassment
Land use / condominium conversions
Professional liability: attorneys, real estate brokers, insurance sgents
Medical malpractice, product liability, serious injury, wrongful death
Honors, Memberships and Professional ADR Activities
Harvard Law School Professional Mediation 1992
Certified Mediator Los Angeles County Bar Association 1991-2009
Strauss Institute for Dispute Resolution Pepperdine School of Law 1992
Certified Commercial Arbitrator American Arbitration Association 1991
Arbitrator Orange County Superior Court 1991-2008
Temporary Judge Orange Count Superior Court 1991-2008
Arbitrator and Mediator for J.D.R., Inc. 2000-2011
