Mediator Resume

Experienced, professional business/commercial and employment arbitrator, mediator and lawyer, mediating, arbitrating and litigating disputes for more than thirty years, involving multi-million dollar matters, and lower value matters, for large, public, global entities, closely held entities, employers, employees, officers, professionals, entrepreneurs and other individuals. Proficient in timely, professionally handling complex, multiparty, multi-claim disputes, in person and on-line, in the US and internationally, in diverse industries with timely attention to parties, counsel and the matter at hand. Also experience in health, consumer, personal injury, product liability, professional liability, trust and estate disputes.

Tim Warner Law, LLC - Owner

Mediator, Arbitrator, Attorney

Owner, Tim Warner Law LLC, 2020 - Present; Named Partner, Huffman Hunt Klym & Warner LLC, 2018 - 2019; Partner, Cavitch Familo & Durkin Co. L.P.A., 2009 - 2017; Associate/Partner, Spieth Bell McCurdy & Newell Co. L.P.A., 1999 - 2009; Associate, Sonkin & Koberna LPA, 1999; Judicial Law Clerk, The Honorable Alice M. Batchelder United States Court of Appeals Sixth Circuit, 1997 - 1998; Assistant Chief, Chief Counsel's Staff, Ohio Attorney General, 1996 - 1997; Associate, Gallagher Sharp - 1993 - 1996; Adjunct Professor, Cleveland Marshall College of Law, 1995; Legislative Assistant, Congressman Robert Lagomarsino Nineteenth District of California, 1989 - 1990; Legislative Assistant, Congressman Richard T. Schulze Fifth District of Pennsylvania, 1986 - 1989.

A business, commercial and employment dispute-resolution professional with more than thirty years of experience as a litigator and legal consultant. Brings balanced insight from more than three decades representing both corporate and individual clients both prosecuting claims as plaintiffs and defending claims as defendants. Known for professionalism, preparation, impartiality, and practical problem solving, focuses on efficient, durable outcomes and respect for all. In the commercial/business area, has experience with shareholder, partnership, member, joint venture, majority/minority ownership, mergers and acquisitions, breach of contract, operating agreement disputes, buy/sell disputes, limited liability company (LLC) disputes, membership, stock and partnership disputes, breaches of fiduciary duty, fraud, unjust enrichment, conversion, unfair business practices, insurance and coverage, financing, loan, retail installment sales contacts (RISC), reps and warranties, government contracting, management, development, operations, indemnity, duty to defend, real estate, leasing, product liability and other matters. In the employment arena, has represented both employees and employers in discrimination, harassment, wrongful discharge/termination, disability, retaliation and other employment claims. Has also represent employers and employees and competing businesses in non-competition, non-solicitation, trade secret, confidentiality, non-disclosure and related claims. In addition, has consulted related to the hiring, firing and layoff of employees and severance issues. For approximately two decades, represented numerous healthcare insurers on all aspects of litigation and dispute resolution. This work involved medical billing, coverage, denial of coverage, medical necessity, standard of care, hospital, doctor contracting and other healthcare issues. Has also worked as an arbitrator for doctor/hospital disputes. Represented doctors in litigation addressing ERISA, medical billing, billing codes, medical contracting and medical practice ownership, partnership issues. Prior to law school, spent four years working for two members of the United States House of Representatives as a Legislative Assistant handling research, writing, administrative and policy issues. Has served as the Chairman of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section and the Litigation Section of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association. Also previously served as Chairman of a midsized, well respected law firm's Litigation Group for many years.

Has mediated, arbitrated and litigated a broad range of disputes in his more than thirty years of practice, including: BUSINESS/COMMERCIAL (Sample) Shareholder, partnership, member, joint venture, majority/minority ownership, mergers and acquisitions, breach of contract, operating agreement disputes, buy/sell disputes, limited liability company (LLC) disputes, stock and partnership disputes, breaches of fiduciary duty, fraud, unjust enrichment, conversion, unfair business practices, insurance and coverage, financing, loan, retail installment sales contacts (RISC), reps and warranties, government contracting, management, development, operations, indemnity, duty to defend, real estate, leasing, product liability and other matters. EMPLOYMENT/WORKPLACE (Sample) All types of discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, hostile work environment, sexual harassment, constructive discharge, disability, age, pregnancy, breach of employment agreement, severance, non-compete, non-discrimination, trade secret, confidentiality, non-disclosure, executive compensation, , incentive compensation, deferred and special compensation arrangements, equity-based compensation (restricted stock, stock options, phantom stock, stock appreciation rights), benefits and perks, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). HEALTHCARE/INSURANCE (Sample) ERISA, medical-billing, billing coeds, and reimbursement disputes, medical necessity, coverage denials, provider-contract issues; hospital-physician contract interpretation/performance, healthcare-practice ownership, partnership litigation ADDITIONAL AREAS (Sample) Probate/Trust and Estate, Consumer, Personal Injury, Insurance, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), Class Action, Multidistrict Litigation (MDL), Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). Panels/Appointments: AAA Commercial Panel - Arbitrator, Mediator AAA Employment Panel - Arbitrator, Mediator AAA Large/Complex Matter Panel - Arbitrator, Mediator AAA Healthcare Panel - Arbitrator, Mediator AAA Consumer Panel - Arbitrator FINRA - Arbitrator EEOC - Mediator National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals, Roster National Arbitration and Mediation - Arbitrator, Mediator International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution - CPR - Arbitrator, Mediator US District Court for the Northern District of Ohio Panel of Neutrals Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas - Arbitrator, Mediator Private Practice Arbitration and Mediation Elected as a Fellow of the American Bar Association’s Dispute Resolution Committee Recognized as one of Ohio’s “Super Lawyers” for decades Recognized in the "The Best Lawyers in America” for a number of years Elected Chairman of the Alternate Dispute Resolution Section and the Litigation Section of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association Chosen by Partners to be the Chairman of a midsized law firm's Litigation Practice Named to Leadership Cleveland Class of 2016 Appeared on the cover and in a feature article in Attorney At Law Magazine. Related Education: Attended Harvard Law School’s Advanced Mediation Workshop. A full week, intensive, international program attended by invitation only to recognized master level ADR practitioners emphasizing complex, multi-party, multi-issue and public policy dispute resolution. Also attended AAA Mediator Essentials: Skills for Facilitating Negotiated Agreements. A vigorous, fast-paced, four day, thirty two hour course held in New York City with an emphasis on difficult mediation. Also received education from FINRA, the American Arbitration Association, the American Bar Association and his local and state Bar Associations.

Representative Issues Handled Include: Virtually every kind of discrimination claim (wrongful termination, retaliation, hostile work environment, sexual harassment, constructive discharge, disability discrimination, age discrimination, retaliation, pregnancy discrimination) both as an EEOC mediator and through private mediation practice Claims related to the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Large, multiparty, multi-claim disputes Product liability, representation and warranty claims Business to business defective product claims Business to business billing claims Consumer defective building claims Personal injury claims Insurance and insurance coverage claims Governmental contracting, contractor claims Construction claims Share purchase agreement claims Limited liability company related claims Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement claims Claims related to trusts, estates, trustees, executors, beneficiaries Mechanics’ lien claims Claims, contractual and otherwise, related to airplane, transportation, maintenance and management. Claims related to jointly held real estate and dispute between owners. Claims related to dispute between family members jointly owing businesses. Claims related to corporate ownership and closely held businesses, close corporation agreements and subscription agreements Claims related to businesses self-insured health care coverage and insurance provider and broker Served as a mediator in private practice in multiple, varied disputes through the following: AAA Commercial Panel AAA Employment Panel AAA Consumer Panel AAA Healthcare Panel Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) US Dist. Court Northern Dist. Of Ohio Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association’s Client Fee Dispute Resolution Committee

Tim diligently, competently, expertly and with unparalleled preparation, dedicates himself to resolution of disputes. More than thirty years of experience goes into each matter. His approach combines evaluative analysis with facilitative techniques to uncover shared interests and promote lasting agreements. He has dedicated his career to helping people resolve disputes, serving as an advocate for resolution and closure and studying, researching and writing on the topic. Mediation is the only method by which the parties can maintain control of their dispute and it is the best way to resolve a dispute in a timely, efficient and cost-effective manner. A good mediator quickly develops trust and is a good listener, sounding board, and traffic cop. A good mediator is a process expert who works diligently to keep the negotiations fresh, and the process moving forward. A good mediator uses skills, interjects expertise as necessary, persistently facilitates discussion and doggedly works to assist the parties in the settlement of their dispute so they can move on to more positive aspects of their lives. A good mediator is persistent and dogged and refuses to quit until all settlement options are pursued fully.

Very comfortable handling arbitrations and mediations on line (through various online platforms) and in person anywhere in the United States or outside the United States as desired.

Syracuse University College of Law (J.D., with honors, Law Review Member - Law Review Note Published - 1993); Indiana University of Pennsylvania (B.A. with honors, Political Science - 1986).

Admitted to the Bar: Ohio (1993), Pennsylvania (inactive); U.S. District Courts: Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio; U.S. Court of Appeals: Sixth Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court.

American Bar Association’s Section of Dispute Resolution US District Court for the Northern District of Ohio Panel of Neutrals National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals National Arbitration and Mediation International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution - CPR Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Neutrals Alternative Dispute Resolution Section of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association Local Employment Inn of Court Westshore Bar Association

Presentations: • The Unique Nature of Employment Mediation • ABC’s of ADR: Best Practice Guide For Litigators & Neutrals • Becoming an ADR Neutral • Mediation Advocacy for Litigators – What You Need To Know For A Successful Mediation • What I Hate About ADR Professionals and What I Hate About ADR Advocates • The Core Values of Mediation Ethics • Crisis in the Courts Paves the Way for Early Dispute Resolution • Is the US Government Souring on Arbitration • Non-competes Under Attack • The Gender Wage Gap and Women’s Unique Compensation Issues • Important Contract Clauses To Consider • The Hazards of Love in the Workplace • Mediation, Neutrality, Deescalation and Resolution • Mechanics of Mediation Articles: • Unlike Anything Else - The Unique Nature of Employment Mediation • The Case For Alternative Dispute Resolution Over Litigation For Businesses • The Advantages Of Alternative Dispute Resolution In The Insurance Industry • Mediation Advocacy for Litigators – Steps to a Successful Mediation • The Core Values of Mediation Ethics • Mediation and The Mediator’s Proposal • Business Litigation and the Administrative State • The Federal Government Wants Non-Compete Clauses To Go Extinct • Arbitration of Disputes, Fairer, Faster, Better • Many Factors Support Early Mediation of Business Disputes • Crisis in the Courts Paves the Way for Early Dispute Resolution • Commercial Litigation Trends • Things to Consider When Consulting With Clients Who Wish To Start A Business Together • Business Lawyer/Client AI Discussions • Arbitration Under Attack • Thoughts, In The Mediation Context, On Harvard's Top 10 Negotiation Skills • Online Mediation Past, Present and Future • Litigation Trends in a Post COVID World • The Growing Norm of Arbitration • Editor, March 2026 Issue of the ABA, Mediation Committee's Just Resolutions Newsletter • Dozens of blog posts are available at warnerlawyer.com

No charges in Ohio.

Hourly Rate: $400.00 Daily Rate: Not provided Study Rate: $400.00/hr Cancellation: Not provided Cancellation Period: Not provided Comment: No fee charged if able to do other work while traveling Travel Rate is negotiable. Waive travel rate within Ohio for shorter travel.

English

United States of America

Cleveland, Ohio