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Verdicts

Jul. 8, 2006

Mediator's Trial Experience Benefits Both Sides

SAN FRANCISCO - Neutral Mark S. Rudy doesn't consider it his job to counsel people on whether or not they're getting a fair deal.

By William-Arthur Haynes
Daily Journal Staff Writer

      SAN FRANCISCO - Neutral Mark S. Rudy doesn't consider it his job to counsel people on whether or not they're getting a fair deal.
      Rudy's objective is to settle the case - period.
      "These people are presumably getting good legal advice," he said. "So I usually won't tell someone that the...

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