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Peg Carew Toledo Biography
Peg Carew Toledo specializes in the mediation of complex litigation, business disputes, and high emotion cases throughout California. She draws on her nearly 30 years of complex civil and commercial litigation, negotiation, and mediation experience. For much of her career, she litigated expert-intensive disputes including consumer protection, environmental, and Proposition 65 cases. Her deep understanding of both the substantive and procedural aspects of these matters provides her with unique insight into technically complex disputes. Prior...
Peg Carew Toledo specializes in the mediation of complex litigation, business disputes, and high emotion cases throughout California. She draws on her nearly 30 years of complex civil and commercial litigation, negotiation, and mediation experience. For much of her career, she litigated expert-intensive disputes including consumer protection, environmental, and Proposition 65 cases. Her deep understanding of both the substantive and procedural aspects of these matters provides her with unique insight into technically complex disputes.
Prior to becoming a mediator, Peg was certified by the California State Bar as an Appellate Specialist. Peg litigated appeals in state and federal courts, collaborated with plaintiff and defense trial teams to preserve appellate records, served as an "appellate judge" for mock oral arguments, and provided post-trial appellate evaluations across diverse practice areas.
Peg has expertise in the following areas: appellate, attorney fees, business/commercial, consumer product litigation, employment, environmental, partnership disputes, personal injury, and Proposition 65.
ADR Experience
Peg Carew Toledo specializes in the mediation of complex litigation, business disputes, and high emotion cases throughout California. She draws on her nearly 30 years of complex civil and commercial litigation, negotiation, and mediation experience. For much of her career, she litigated expert-intensive disputes including consumer protection, environmental, and Proposition 65 cases. Her deep understanding of both the substantive and procedural aspects of these matters provides her with unique insight into technically complex disputes. Prior...
Peg Carew Toledo specializes in the mediation of complex litigation, business disputes, and high emotion cases throughout California. She draws on her nearly 30 years of complex civil and commercial litigation, negotiation, and mediation experience. For much of her career, she litigated expert-intensive disputes including consumer protection, environmental, and Proposition 65 cases. Her deep understanding of both the substantive and procedural aspects of these matters provides her with unique insight into technically complex disputes.
Prior to becoming a mediator, Peg was certified by the California State Bar as an Appellate Specialist. Peg litigated appeals in state and federal courts, collaborated with plaintiff and defense trial teams to preserve appellate records, served as an "appellate judge" for mock oral arguments, and provided post-trial appellate evaluations across diverse practice areas.
Peg has expertise in the following areas: appellate, attorney fees, business/commercial, consumer product litigation, employment, environmental, partnership disputes, personal injury, and Proposition 65.
Peg has nearly 30 years of negotiation and mediation experience. Having participated in over 300 mediations, either as the mediator or an advocate, Peg understands the process from every perspective. She has developed a thorough appreciation for how cases are properly evaluated and the common barriers to settlement. This knowledge proves invaluable in guiding parties toward resolution.
Approach
<p class="">Peg brings her passion for problem solving, deep curiosity, and ability to quickly comprehend and synthesize complex facts and law to facilitate the resolution of high stakes litigation. Her approach is defined by meticulous preparation, active listening, and building trust with all parties and counsel. Peg’s curiosity is a key to maintaining the requisite neutrality because a curious mind remains non-judgmental and impartial.</p> <p class="">Peg is both analytical and empathetic. She efficiently masters the technical aspects of the case while expertly navigating the human dynamics that often derail negotiations. She comprehends the science, grasps the legal nuances, and understands what really drives each party. She excels at offering practical perspectives and candid assessments based on her decades of litigation experience. In high conflict cases, Peg skillfully holds space for intense emotions and sensitive subject matters while simultaneously managing a productive mediation process.</p>
Areas of Practice
- Appellate
- Business
- Cannabis
- Civil (general)
- Commercial
- Contracts
- Elder
- Employment
- Environmental
- Government
- Hospitality
- Insurance
- Land Use
- Natural Resources
- Nursing Home
- Online Mediation
- Personal Injury
- Pet Mediation
- Products Liability
- Professional Fees
- Sexual Harrassment
Languages Spoken
- English
Liability Insurance
Yes