I want to take a moment to thank you for your great skill and determination in working out a negotiated outcome. It took two full days and many follow ups and even a proposal and an extension - but you got us there. You are an outstanding mediator and I’m glad you are not defending cases anymore.

— Thomas Johnston—Plaintiff’s Counsel and Vice President of ABOTA Los Angeles Chapter

I want to say again that it was a pleasure working with you on this very complicated matter. Your familiarity with habitability laws and insight on how certain facts would play to a jury reflect your years of experience as an advocate. More importantly, thank you for your calm touch and understanding of the complexities stemming from the various coverage issues and how those might have impacted my client.

— KJ Cabodi—Defense Counsel

I wanted to take a moment to personally thank you for the exceptional job you did mediating today. Your professionalism, expertise, and calm demeanor were instrumental in helping Jeff reach a settlement, and it was truly a pleasure working with you throughout the process.

Your 40 years of practice and extensive trial experience were evident in the way you handled the mediation. Your ability to navigate complex discussions and bring parties together is truly impressive and speaks volumes about your skill and dedication to your craft.

— Majid Foroozandeh—Plaintiff’s Counsel

You are a gentleman. Your hard work in helping us bring this matter to a settlement has not gone unnoticed.

— Raphael D. Javid—Plaintiff’s Counsel

Thank you very much for your time today, and for the numerous matters you have handled for this firm. You remain on our short list and will certainly keep you in mind when recommending mediators in the future.

— George Tourkow—Defense Counsel

Gerry, thanks for agreeing to serve a second session. I believe that defense counsel now understands their exposure after your closing remarks in the previous joint session. I only wish we had more mediators like you in Texas!

— Rick Freeman—Plaintiff’s Counsel