Judges and Judiciary
Feb. 2, 2007
Nonlawyers Compete in World of Mediation
George Smith, a former human resources executive, who switched careers five years ago, is among a growing number of nonlawyer mediators in California. When lawyers balk at allowing him to take their cases, Smith shows them a resume that includes 700 successful mediations and the Los Angeles County Superior Court's 2005 Volunteer Mediator of the Year Award.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
LOS ANGELES - When lawyers balk at George Smith because they want another lawyer mediating their cases, he doesn't get offended.
"I say, 'Allow me to send you my resume,'" said Smith, who volunteers on Los Angeles County Superior Court's 1,800-member pro bono mediation panel. "'The first three hours are free. What have you got to lose?'
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