Introduction
To Mediator Robert J. Kaplan, Esq. (Rob Kaplan)—the bottom line in mediation is closure. As a former litigator (with nearly 20 years in the litigation trenches) Mr. Kaplan believes the benefits of settlement always outweigh the financial, emotional, and other costs of going to trial.
Mr. Kaplan became a full-time mediator in 2003. His meteoric rise to the Daily Journal's Top 40 Neutral list is due to the fact that he is a natural mediator who pours an enormous amount of energy into every case he mediates. Those who have mediated with Mr. Kaplan know he mediates for the love of it.
Some mediators can be taught how to be good mediators. Others innately have the "it" factor. These natural mediators are very quick studies, able to traverse a wide variety of personalities, highly creative, exceedingly persistent, are natural problem solvers, and see and react to things steps ahead of everyone else. Some of these natural mediators ultimately become the premier mediators in their state and throughout the country. With thousands of mediations under his belt, Mr. Kaplan has earned that recognition - and, that is the very reason why he is consistently in such high demand on a wide array of high-stakes, emotional, and other significant cases.
Practice Areas
Hobbies & Interests
When he's not mediating, Mr. Kaplan enjoys "adventure travel" with his two young adult children and "cushy travel" with his wife.
Website
http://www.kaplanmediation.com
Testimonials
"When we began this mediation I thought there was a 10-20 percent chance of this case settling... Rob's grasp of the substantive law played a critical factor
in assisting us in evaluating the case. But, the mastery really came from his intuitive sense and credibility that was essential in getting the parties to
compromise their self-perceived value of the case"
- Former President of the Consumer Attorneys of California
"Mr. Kaplan's professionalism, focus, experience, and humor helped tremendously in settling the case. I thoroughly
enjoyed working with him and I am confident that I will do so again."
- Attorney, San Francisco, California
"Although it was an extremely long process, Rob Kaplan worked diligently to bring about an EXCELLENT RESULT !!"
- Attorney on a multi-party Wrongful Death case
"I can't say enough about Robert Kaplan's mediation skills. I expect a mediator to be tireless. I
expect a mediator to be prepared. I expect a mediator to challenge the evidence and legal reasoning of both sides..
I've
experienced some, but not all, of those attributes in past mediations, but ALL of those attributes in the mediation with Robert Kaplan"
- A 30-year solo practitioner in Orange County who does plaintiff and defense Business litigation
"Rob - I cannot thank you enough for your assistance; you truly are a miracle worker. You are on my permanent short list of mediators!"
- Defense counsel from a Wage & Hour Class Action
"In my nearly 40 years of practice, Rob Kaplan is the best mediator I have ever encountered. He is thorough, patient, relentless, highly intelligent, and all the while the most pleasant adjudicator to be around. I wouldn't change a thing."
- Attorney on a negligent supervision dispute
"Mr. Kaplan is a very tenacious, caring and effective mediator."
- Attorney, Long Beach, California
"Rob - I just want to express my appreciation for your mediation services last Tuesday with respect
to [our multi-million dollar dispute.] You were one of the most effective mediators I've experienced and
I've been through quite a few mediations as an in-house attorney. We are thankful to have this matter behind us and again,
appreciative of your effective services"
- General Counsel from a multi-billion dollar publicly held company
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