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Nov. 26, 2025

Intuitive Expertise

Neutral Bonnie Sabraw brings seasoned judgment and a tailored mediation style

Read more about Bonnie L. Sabraw...
Intuitive Expertise

Law School: San Francisco Law School

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Business, insurance, personal injury, employment, elder abuse, medical malpractice

While working to resolve disputes as a mediator, retired judge Bonnie L. Sabraw believes timing is critical.

"Is it the right time for a mediator's proposal if going back and forth isn't working?" Sabraw asked. "Is it the right time to attempt using brackets? Is it the right time to try to think of a solution that's outside the box? All of these work, but it has to be the right time to use them. And if you use them at the wrong time, in my vi... (continued)

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