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Steven F. Baltzell Biography
Steve is a pro-active alternative dispute resolution advocate and practitioner focused on matters prior to or in litigation. Former insurance company Vice President, with more than 50 years of diverse work experience in claims management, including investigating, evaluating and analyzing liability and economic damage issues in complex matters prior to and during litigation. Strong proponent of early mediation opportunities, as such has participated is over 2000+ mandatory settlement conferences and /or mediation and monitored 100+...
Steve is a pro-active alternative dispute resolution advocate and practitioner focused on matters prior to or in litigation.
Former insurance company Vice President, with more than 50 years of diverse work experience in claims management, including investigating, evaluating and analyzing liability and economic damage issues in complex matters prior to and during litigation. Strong proponent of early mediation opportunities, as such has participated is over 2000+ mandatory settlement conferences and /or mediation and monitored 100+ jury or bench trials to conclusion.
Excellent listening and communication skills with effective interpersonal and mentoring capabilities. Ability to quickly assess situations. Experience as director of training and human resource development and mentoring programs. Identified, developed and expanded/reduced staff to support organizational objectives. Strong management and analytical skills.
Steve works easily within ever-evolving situations and remains focused on helping move matters forward. He is available in Southern Oregon and Northern California.
Approach
Steve is a pro-active alternative dispute resolution advocate and practitioner focused on matters prior to or in litigation. Former insurance company Vice President, with more than 50 years of diverse work experience in claims management, including investigating, evaluating and analyzing liability and economic damage issues in complex matters prior to and during litigation. Strong proponent of early mediation opportunities, as such has participated is over 2000+ mandatory settlement conferences and /or mediation and monitored 100+...
Steve is a pro-active alternative dispute resolution advocate and practitioner focused on matters prior to or in litigation.
Former insurance company Vice President, with more than 50 years of diverse work experience in claims management, including investigating, evaluating and analyzing liability and economic damage issues in complex matters prior to and during litigation. Strong proponent of early mediation opportunities, as such has participated is over 2000+ mandatory settlement conferences and /or mediation and monitored 100+ jury or bench trials to conclusion.
Excellent listening and communication skills with effective interpersonal and mentoring capabilities. Ability to quickly assess situations. Experience as director of training and human resource development and mentoring programs. Identified, developed and expanded/reduced staff to support organizational objectives. Strong management and analytical skills.
Steve works easily within ever-evolving situations and remains focused on helping move matters forward. He is available in Southern Oregon and Northern California.
My approach is simple: Be prepared. Review all provided materials. Remain objective throughout the review process and the mediation session, itself. No judgement or preconceived notions. Maintain an open mind with a natural curiosity. Focused listening and observation of the parties during the mediation session. Develop questions as necessary to fully flesh out positions, needs, wants and directions of all parties. Are the parties in a position to resolve the matter? Is there something missing? Can the missing components be identified, developed, examined, understood and incorporated? Remain flexible, open and adaptable as new or different information is presented or developed. Remain mindful of the end game. Can a resolution be reached, can gaps be identified and closed. Remain respectful of all parties.
Areas of Practice
- Accidents
- Agriculture & Ranching
- Aviation
- Business
- Civil (general)
- Commercial
- Construction
- Contracts
- Copyright
- Employment
- Entertainment
- General
- Insurance
- Legal Malpractice
- Maritime
- Personal Injury
- Products Liability
- Securities
- Trust Management
Additional Services
- Fact-Finder
- Strategic Planning
Languages Spoken
- English
Liability Insurance
No