Introduction
Admitted to practice law in 1986, and AV Rated for many years, Mr. Tessier’s legal career included representing defendants in general negligence, real estate, and product defect claims, as well as representing plaintiffs in varied matters of general and product liability, motor vehicle, and job site and construction injury litigation. As a mediator, he has developed particular expertise in traumatic orthopedic, brain, and neurologic injuries, as well as worker’s compensation and medical lien issues. Since joining Judicate West in 2008, he has mediated over four thousand litigated tort cases, including a myriad of major injury and high-profile claims. He has become one of the most sought-after mediators in Southern California and is well respected by all sides. One attorney commented: “Bob is extremely knowledgeable about the litigation process and is dead on in his analysis of cases. He has a wonderful way with people and uses his skills to cut to the heart of the case, while at the same time giving everyone their say. Another client commented: “Mr. Tessier was fantastic on a complicated premises liability claim, he never gave up during the negotiations and continued to encourage and work with the parties until the case settled. I will absolutely use him again.” A recent client succinctly summed it up: “He’s a closer.”
His varied life experience before becoming a lawyer, such as working in automobile restoration, restaurants, as a fitness trainer, and as a musician gives him a practical and unique perspective to alternative dispute resolution, and a comfortable, relatable style with his clients.
Practice Areas
ADR Highlights
- Mediated over 4,000 litigated tort cases
- Published numerous articles in the field of mediation for various bar associations, publications as well as Pepperdine Law Review
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Experience Summary
Below is a sampling of the various matters Robert M. Tessier, Esq. handled as a practicing attorney or neutral.
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Hobbies & Interests
His personal life involves his love of music-as he continues to moonlight in various bands-and classic automobile restoration.
Charitable work includes being a current board member and officer of the JW Foundation, and Honorary board member of the Los Angeles Trial Lawyer Charities.
Website
http://tessiermediation.com/
ADR Highlights
- Mediated over 4,000 litigated tort cases
- Published numerous articles in the field of mediation for various bar associations, publications as well as Pepperdine Law Review
- Presented at numerous speaking engagements on the top of mediation
Testimonials
"Bob pulled off the impossible yet again. He was able to reach solutions to various problems and ultimately a settlement. Many thanks."
- Attorney on a Personal Injury Mold Spores Case
"He pursued settlement and was very firm with the parties because of issues with the case."
- Attorney on a Premises Liability Dispute
"We came into mediation doubting we could achieve anything and did our best to give Mr. Tessier as much information as possible. To our (very pleasant) surprise, our client was receptive to hearing what Mr. Tessier had to say and agreed to settle. Mr. Tessier was able to give an explanation and direct our client with very well-reasoned positions. Mr. Tessier was also very receptive and empathetic to the emotions involved. Really fantastic stuff."
- Attorney on a Personal Injury Auto Case
"Mr. Tessier was a class act."
- Attorney on a Personal Injury Auto case
"Bob is very knowledgeable in personal injury and was great with clients. He did an outstanding job."
- Attorney, Orange, CA
"You are one of the best mediators I've had the pleasure of working with. Your skills, insight and professionalism are outstanding. You always
remain neutral and non-critical and consistently are able to keep the process moving forward, even in tough cases. You explain the process thoroughly
to the clients at each step which helps them with the decision-making. Last, but not least, your follow up is great when the case doesn't settle at
the mediation. Thanks for your help in getting this one resolved."
- Attorney on a Personal Injury Auto dispute
"The result was great of course, but what really stood out was how [he was] able to build trust with my client and effectively communicate with him and his wife to bring them off the brink and back into the settlement despite my best efforts. This is just further proof of why [he is] one of the best!"
- Attorney on an Insurance Bad Faith Dispute
"I had never mediated with Bob before, although I had heard good things about him for years. The actual mediation experience was far beyond even what I expected. We were able to get a really excellent result for our client, and the process could not have gone more smoothly."
- Attorney on a Workers Comp Coverage Insurance case
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