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Alternative Dispute Resolution

Sep. 5, 2009

Flying Colors

Judicate West's Thomas Sharkey is one of the few mediators who have an intimate grasp of airplane mechanics. He bought his first plane in 1961 and still flies regularly.

By Susan McRae
Daily Journal Staff Writer

LOS ANGELES - There aren't many mediators around who can grasp right off the bat the significance of a C-ring in the turbocharger of an aircraft.

Thomas Sharkey is one who can.

He knows because he's been flying planes since he was in high school.

The former San Diego trial attorney, now a full-time neutral at Judicate West, bought his first plane in 1961. He's owned several since, which he ...

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