Company: Arbitration Mediation Conciliation Center (“AMCC”)
Office Location: San Diego, CA
Email: mattargue@onemediator.net
Law School: University of Southern California Gould Law Center (1989)
Types of ADR services offered: Mediation, Arbitration, Discovery Referee
Affiliated ADR organizations: AMCC, AAA
Geographic area served: California, Nevada, Washington, Texas (and other jurisdictions via Zoom)

Q: Describe the path you took to becoming an ADR neutral.
A: My path to mediation was heavily influenced by outside life events. I have been diagnosed with 3 different types of cancer over a 10-year period. After cancer #2, I decided continuing as a trial lawyer working 60+ hours per week was not healthy or wise. I took several years off to recover and rebuild my health, then my former law firm invited me to an annual firm dinner. While reconnecting with old friends, several former partners suggested I consider transitioning to a full-time mediator. A retired Federal District Court judge in San Diego who was doing high-level mediation allowed me to work as a mediation extern for 8 months to kick start my mediation practice. I also spent time observing Randy Wulff, Ross Hart, and other experienced mediators to gain mediation insights.