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Current Position:
Conquering Conflicts - Principal, Private Practice Mediator
US Postal Service - Contract Mediator
IRS Appeals Court - Panel Mediator
Centinela Youth Services - Mediator
LA County Bar Association - Fee Dispute Panel Arbitrator
EEOC - Volunteer Mediator
Western Justice Center - Facilitator/Trainer/Coach
Background: Peggy Barnes has been mediating since 2005. She comes from a background in Social Welfare and Human Rights. She brings to the mediation table extensive experience in helping people resolve problems and conflicts. She has worked in or with hospitals, schools, courts, a prison, and programs dealing with disaster crises, drugs, illiteracy and elder issues. Her activities have been both domestic and international. The President of the United States gave her an award for Lifetime Contributions to the Community & the Nation. Her understanding of and respect for all types of people makes her uniquely qualified to be a mediator.
Has mediated with parties both with and without legal representation.
Has mediated both in person and if necessary by telephone conference call.
Has mediated at the LA County Department of Consumer Affairs, (USPS) United States Postal Service, EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission), Centinela Youth Services and in private practice.
Has mediated the following types of mediation:
* Employment: Wrongful Demotion & Termination, Discrimination due to Race/Age/Color/Sex/ Religion/Disability/National Origin, Retaliation, Hostile Environment, Hours & Wages Infractions,Lack of Disability Accommodation, Unfair Treatment
* Real Estate: Nonperformance of Sales Contract, Nondisclosure of Building Illegalities, HOA, Landlord Tenant - Deposit Return, Erroneous Loss of Housing Subsidy
* Construction: Remodel Abandonment, Contract Nonperformance, Defective Workmanship, Defect or Damage from Excavation, Building Construction & Landscaping, Work Delays, Overcharges
*Automotive: Lemon Law Violations, Auto Theft at Repair Shop, Double Billing
* Banking & Finance: Collections, Check Cashing Facility Overcharges, Credit Card Disputes * Consumer: False Advertising, Fraud, Nondelivery or Wrong Delivery of Product, Defective Product or Service, Trauma Cleanup Improprieties, Billing Disputes
* Family/Community: Child Parent Conflict, School Children Disputes, Social Relationship Upset, Neighbor Disputes - Barking Dogs, Damage from Trees
$250/hour or $400/hour if co-mediated (Fee is split between mediators.) There is a 3 hour minimum. Time may include phone calls, research, mediation session, administrative paperwork. The fee is usually split between the parties. For minor matters where neither party is legally represented the fee is negotiable. For any mediations done outside of Southern California travel expenses will be charged. Travel time is not charged.
Southern California Mediation Association
International Mediation Institute
On Board of Directors New Era Seniors International 10 years
Named International Mediator for Africa Network for Peace & Justice
Active in Human Rights Advocacy activities in U. S. & India
Recipient of Volunteer Service Award for Lifetime Contributions to the Nation & Community from President of the United States
Available upon request
B.S. from the University of Nebraska
Masters in Social Work from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.
Conflict Resolution Training:
Basic Mediation
LA County Department of Consumer Affairs Apprenticeship
US Postal Service Mediation Training
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ADR Training
Centinela Youth Services Family & Victim Offender Training
LACounty Bar Association Fee Dispute Arbitration Training
Western Justice Center Community Facilitations, Mediator Trainer & Coach Training
Numerous seminars and workshops on various aspects of mediation.
Western Justice Center - Peer Mediation Trainer/Coach
IMI Code of Professional Conduct
IMI Professional Conduct Assessment Process
Lloyd's of London through Complete Equity Markets $100,000 per claim $300,000 total
