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Arbitrator Profile

Aug. 1, 2009

Sounding Board

Darrell Forgey of Judicate West says ADR has made him a better listener at work and at home.

By Catherine Ho
Daily Journal Staff Writer

Darrell Forgey brings his work home.

The former trial lawyer, now a mediator and arbitrator at Judicate West, says his day job helps him be a better sounding board to Carole, his wife of 24 years.

"My wife says I'm a better listener than I used to be since I started mediation," he said. "Trial lawyers are not good listeners. For me, it was a process of learning how to listen. That carries over in...

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