Bob Mann is well-known not only for his technical expertise and extensive knowledge of construction and real estate matters, but also for his calm yet extraordinarily persuasive demeanor and his ability to rapidly assimilate the most complex facts and legal issues. Bob applies this vast knowledge to his role as a mediator, which allows him to help parties and their counsel understand and manage the risk in these expert-driven and factually complex matters. He possesses an uncanny sense of the critical issues that will guide the outcome of trials and arbitrations and is in great demand for his ability to resolve even the most difficult of cases, especially those involving strong emotions and strong personalities

Bob has been selected for five consecutive years as one of the Top 50 Neutrals in California by the Daily Journal and as a multi-year Super Lawyer in Dispute Resolution. He has written more than 50 published articles on mediation and arbitration and is the author of a major technical book on construction, Defect-Free Buildings, published in 2007 by McGraw-Hill.

Additionally, Bob has gained special expertise in real estate matters, which often overlap with construction defect disputes. He is very familiar with non-disclosure, broker malfeasance, escrow issues, title company issues, and commercial and residential lease disputes, having successfully mediated a multitude of cases involving these issues.

Bob Mann can be reached by email at rmann@adrservices.com.