After each mediation, I send out an email asking counsel for all parties to provide me with some feedback whether positive or negative This page contains that feedback. Though I have replaced real names with “Anonymous,” these these are the views and opinions of lawyers for whom I have actually mediated. I appreciate every review and welcome all feedback. Anyone hiring me can rest fully assured that a good or bad (or even no) review would never cause me to be biased or show favoritism should I mediate another case (or two or three or more) for anyone. The purpose of this review page is to provide people with genuine first hand opinions of how I mediate cases.

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MD JD Dispute Resolution
Average rating:  
 45 reviews
 by Anonymous
Very Knowledgeable, Professional, and Effective
Defense Attorney: Yes

Paul is very knowledgeable, professional, and effective. He recently helped us resolve a contentious personal injury matter involving several parties and complex contract, liability, and medical/damages issues. We would not hesitate to use Paul’s mediation services again in the future.

Thank you for the great review. It was my pleasure to mediate this case. I welcome the opportunity to mediate another case for you. Please do not hesitate to call me

 by Anonymous
His Straightforward Approach Was Instrumental
Plaintiff Attorney: Yes

Paul Molinaro is an excellent mediator. He maintained a calm and professional demeanor throughout the process and was particularly effective in explaining complex issues to my client in a clear and understandable way. He took the time to walk my client through areas of confusion while still respecting the attorney-client relationship and not overstepping. Mr. Molinaro demonstrated strong knowledge and experience, fairly evaluating the case and providing a candid assessment of both its strengths and weaknesses. His straightforward approach was instrumental in helping move the matter toward resolution. I would not hesitate to use him again. Our case successfully settled, and his efforts played a key role in achieving that result.

Thank you for the great and detailed review. It was my pleasure to mediate this case. I welcome the opportunity to mediate another case for you. Please do not hesitate to call me.

 by Anonymous
Thoughtful and Constructive Throughout
Plaintiff Attorney: Yes

Although the parties were ultimately unable to reach a resolution, I want to express my sincere appreciation for the professionalism, patience, and care you brought to the process. My client and I both truly appreciate the time and effort you invested in working with us and guiding the discussions. Your approach was thoughtful and constructive throughout, and it did not go unnoticed. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you again under more favorable circumstances. Thank you again for your time and service.

Thank you for the great review. It was my pleasure to mediate this case. I welcome the opportunity to mediate another case for you. Please do not hesitate to call me.

 by Anonymous
Highly Recommend
Plaintiff Attorney: Yes

I had an incredibly adversarial case in a court-ordered mediation with Paul. Despite the extreme reluctance of the parties to cooperate, Paul was able to get the parties to exchange important information with each other and even to exchange settlement offers. I would highly recommend Paul for any kind of mediation, including mediations where one or more of the parties do not actually want to mediate.

Thank you for the great review. It was my pleasure to mediate this case. I welcome the opportunity to mediate another case for you. Please do not hesitate to call me.

 by Anonymous
Success Achieved
Defense Attorney: Yes

You were great as a mediator and settled the entire case. Disputes between family are difficult but with your guidance and effort you achieved success. I hope to use your services again soon. Keep up the good work.

Thank you for the great review. It was my pleasure to mediate this case. I welcome the opportunity to mediate another interfamily dispute for you. Please do not hesitate to call me.

 by Anonymous
Would Not Hesitate To Use Him Again
Defense Attorney: Yes

We were very pleased with the way Paul mediated our case. Not only did the case settle under some difficult circumstances, but Paul dug in and engaged with the facts really effectively and efficiently, not wasting any time. Paul also demonstrated a great grasp of the medical issues involved in the case given his medical professional background. We were really happy with the result and Paul’s effort and we would not hesitate to use him again as a mediator.

Thank you for the great review. It was my pleasure to mediate this case. I welcome the opportunity to mediate another personal injury case for you. Please do not hesitate to call me.

 by Anonymous
Defense Attorney: Yes

Paul was an absolute pleasure to work with. He was thoughtful, prepared, and exceptionally patient throughout the process. Even though the matter ultimately did not resolve, Paul handled the mediation with professionalism, balance, and genuine care for the parties involved. His demeanor put everyone at ease, and his efforts to move the discussion forward were both creative and tireless. I would not hesitate to work with Paul again and highly recommend him as a mediator.

Thank you for the great review. It was my pleasure to mediate this case. I welcome the opportunity to mediate another contract case for you. Please do not hesitate to call me

 by Anonymous
Great Job
Plaintiff Attorney: Yes

Thank you so much for your hard work on this one. I think that opposing counsel got the best of me on this one, but he probably thinks the opposite is also true. Great mediation and you did a great job getting both sides to move to an uncomfortable but fair outcome.

Thank you for the great review. It was my pleasure to mediate this case. I welcome the opportunity to mediate another personal injury case for you. Please do not hesitate to call me.

 by Anonymous
Invaluable Knowledge of Medical Issues and Costs
Defense Attorney: Yes

Paul worked hard to get our case resolved, despite the parties being very far apart at the outset. His approach was effective in getting both sides to acknowledge the weaknesses in their arguments, and he was able to present a fair and neutral third-party view of the case. His knowledge of the medical issues and associated costs was also invaluable.

Thank you for the great review. It was my pleasure to mediate this case. I welcome the opportunity to mediate another personal injury case for you. Please do not hesitate to call me.

 by Anonymous
Consummate Professional
Plaintiff Attorney: Yes

Dr. Molinaro is a consummate professional. He not only made my client feel comfortable and heard regarding her injuries, but he also worked with both parties to re-align expectations extremely well. We were able to resolve my client’s case fairly and expeditiously thanks to his efforts.

Thank you for the great review. It was my pleasure to mediate this case. I welcome the opportunity to mediate another personal injury case for you. Please do not hesitate to call me.

 by Anonymous
Equipped with Legal and Medical Knowledge
Defense Attorney: Yes

Mediator Paul Molinaro comes equipped with both the legal and medical knowledge beneficial to effectively resolve cases. Paul quickly learned my personal injury case, and then worked very hard to bring the parties to a mutually beneficial result. He’s intelligent, personable and I’ll use him again.

Thank you for the great review. It was my pleasure to mediate this case. I welcome the opportunity to mediate another personal injury case for you. Please do not hesitate to call me.

 by Anonymous
The Client Was Placed at Ease
Plaintiff Attorney: Yes

Thanks Paul. We appreciated your efforts during the mediation. Your expertise and analysis of the issues in our case were spot on. Further, the client was placed at ease by your kind and understanding demeanor. We will certainly consider you for further matters.

Thank you for the great review. It was my pleasure to mediate this case. I welcome the opportunity to mediate another personal injury case for you. Please do not hesitate to call me.

 by Anonymous
Very Impressed with Your Knowledge and Demeanor

Thank you for taking the time to mediate with us today. I found the mediation to be very helpful and productive and hopefully we have the framework for a settlement. I was very impressed with your knowledge and demeanor, and how you handled our client’s expectations. I trust that if we run into any difficulties finalizing our settlement, we would benefit from your wisdom and your approach. I welcome the opportunity to work with you again on future matters and will keep your information handy.

Thank you for the great review. It was my pleasure to mediate this unique home owners association case and bring the parties to the ten yard line. I trust the last piece will fall into place without me, but if not, I am available.

 by Anonymous
Perfect Demeanor
Plaintiff Attorney: Yes

Paul did a wonderful job of quickly digesting the facts and relevant legal issues in our case. I was impressed. And Paul has the perfect demeanor for a mediator.

Thank you for the great review. It was my pleasure to mediate this case. I welcome the opportunity to mediate another real estate case for you. Please do not hesitate to call me.

 by Anonymous
Genuine Demeanor that Relates Well to Client and Counsel
Defense Attorney: Yes

As a defense attorney for over 35 years, it was my pleasure to work with Paul in resolving a contentious personal injury matter close to trial. Paul's background in medicine and other practical areas helps the parties break past the non-sense and quickly into meaningful negotiations. Moreover, Paul has a genuine demeanor that relates well to the client (as well as counsel) even when the message is a hard "reality check". I look forward to working with Paul again soon!

Thank you for the great review. It was my pleasure to mediate this case. I welcome the opportunity to mediate another personal injury case for you. Please do not hesitate to call me.

 by Anonymous
Great results
Plaintiff Attorney: Yes

As a neutral who is both an MD and JD, you get someone with extensive knowledge and understanding of both the law and medicine. He was also very personable which always helps tremendously with clients who, understandably, want to feel heard and understood, Great results with a difficult defendant and after two costly, yet unsuccessful mediations. Definitely  recommend.

Thank you for the great review. It was my pleasure to mediate this case, and it sounds like third mediation, as the saying goes, "a charm." I welcome the opportunity to mediate another case for you. Please do not hesitate to call me.

 by Anonymous
Extensive Medical Knowledge and Practice Experience
Defense Attorney: Yes

With his extensive medical knowledge and practice experience, and his quick understanding of the parties’ positions, Paul was able to assist the parties to reach a reasonable settlement in a medical malpractice case that had been in litigation for 2 years. His unassuming demeanor had the parties and counsel place trust and confidence in him during the negotiation process.

Thank you for the great review. It was my pleasure to mediate this case. I welcome the opportunity to mediate another medical malpractice case for you. Please do not hesitate to call me.

 by Anonymous
Able to Delicately Maneuver
Plaintiff Attorney: Yes

Paul did an amazing job. He was able to delicately maneuver between wearing the Doctor hat for liability purposes and the Lawyer hat for damages. We had a difficult case, with an entrenched defense. Paul was able to get both sides on the same page and reach a mutual settlement. I would highly recommend Paul as a private mediator.

Thank you for the great review. It was my pleasure to mediate this case. I welcome the opportunity to mediate another medical malpractice case for you. Please do not hesitate to call me.

 by Anonymous
Skilled Mediator in Medical Malpractice Matters
Defense Attorney: Yes

I worked with Paul Molinaro in a recent mediation. This was through the LA County sponsored mediation program. We had limited time, but Mr. Molinaro was able to successfully mediate a settlement. He utilized the time allotted well and had a great approach to the mediation process. I would recommend his services to anyone looking for a skilled mediator in medical malpractice matters or others.

Thank you for the great review. It was my pleasure to mediate this case. I welcome the opportunity to mediate another medical malpractice case for you. Please do not hesitate to call me.

 by Anonymous
Made a Stressful Day Manageable
Plaintiff Attorney: Yes

You put my client at ease throughout the process—approachable, patient, and professional. You made what could have been a stressful day feel manageable, and we are grateful for the way you guided the process to a resolution.

Thank you for the great review. It was my pleasure to mediate this case. I welcome the opportunity to mediate another medical malpractice case for you. Please do not hesitate to call me.

 by Anonymous
Down to Business Style
Defense Attorney: Yes

Thank you very much, Paul. I really appreciated your help today. I also greatly appreciated your get down to business style and persistence to get the case settled.

Thank you for the great review. It was my pleasure to mediate this case. I welcome the opportunity to mediate another case for you. Please do not hesitate to call me.

 by Anonymous
Listens and Impresses
Plaintiff Attorney: Yes

As a practicing trial attorney for well over 40 years and having been exposed to complex trials and arbitrations, I am greatly impressed with the efforts of Paul Molinaro in navigating a settlement of a most difficult matter existing between a former attorney and his client. Mr. Molinaro has extraordinary skills and most importantly knows how to listen and impress upon the participants the value of resolution, recognizing the strengths and weaknesses in everyone’s positions in a firm, yet thoughtful and precise manner. I strongly recommend his services in this area.

Thank you for the great review. It was my pleasure to mediate this case. I welcome the opportunity to mediate another case for you. Please do not hesitate to call me.

 by Anonymous
Great Job
Defense Attorney: Yes

Thank you for your hard work and effort. You truly did a great job!

Thank you for the great review. If I can ever be of help again as a mediator, please do not hesitate to call me.

 by Anonymous
BS Will Not Work With You
Plaintiff Attorney: Yes

You are and will be a good mediator/arbitrator. I have been at this for 32 years, and I can see the expertise you bring to the table. You call it the way it should be called, with no fluff. I appreciate that. You keep emotions out of the negotiations and stick to the facts. That is very helpful in assisting us in managing our clients' expectations. What I like most is that all the BS that comes out in these mediations/arbitrations will not work with you. Looking forward to retaining your services in the future.

Thank you for the great review. It was my pleasure to mediate this case. If I can ever be of help again as a mediator in a medical malpractice case (or other case), please do not hesitate to call me.

 by Anonymous
Either Side of the Bar Can Benefit from His Expertise
Defense Attorney: Yes

Mr. Molinaro is an excellent mediator who is attentive to even small details that affect liability and damages that most neutrals tend to overlook. His medical background is impressive as a mediator and parties on either side of the bar can both benefit from his medical expertise in relation to injuries, causation and damages.

Thank you for the great review. It was my pleasure to mediate this case. If I can ever be of help again as a mediator in a personal injury case (or other case), please do not hesitate to call me.

 by Anonymous
Did Everything a Good Mediator Does
Defense Attorney: Yes

You were excellent, as was your partner. I already added you to our firm preferred mediator’s list. You did everything a good mediator does: 1) while acknowledging the strengths of a case, recognizing the weaknesses as well in an effort to explain how that weakness creates risk, 2) listening closely and attentively to the client and counsel throughout mediation, and 3) cutting through the bluster and nonsense to get to the heart of the issues of the case (e.g. getting down to brass tacks).

I have mediated countless cases and you were one of the better mediators I have had in my legal career, which approaches twenty years. Nice job settling our case. You and your partner were great.

Thank you for the great review. Jason Booth, Esq. and I enjoyed mediating the case and working with with you and your client. If we can ever be of help again as a mediator in a personal injury case (or other case), please do not hesitate to call . I have co-mediated with Jason around ten times in the past year and highly recommend him. (https://boothllp.com/booth-mediation/jason-m-booth-mediator/). He's as professional as they get.

 by Anonymous
Excellent Mediator
Defense Attorney: Yes

Paul was an excellent mediator. He took the time to understand the facts of the case, and his knowledge in the medical field was of particular use for my client. With Paul’s help, we were able to reach a resolution.

Thank you for the great review. I enjoyed mediating the case and working with with you and your client. If I can ever be of help again as a mediator in a personal injury case (or other case), please do not hesitate to call me.

 by Anonymous
Great Fit for Any Injury Case
Plaintiff Attorney: Yes

Paul was absolutely great to work with as a mediator. Very easy to communicate with and transparent with his thoughts and suggestions. I prefer working with mediators who are willing to express an opinion or suggestion in the process. Paul's medical background just put everything over the top with his ability to communicate on a level most mediators aren't as qualified to speak on. Great fit for any injury case.

Thank you for the great review. I enjoyed mediating the case and working with with you and your client. If I can ever be of help again as a mediator in a personal injury case (or other case), please do not hesitate to call me.

 by Anonymous
Fair and Effective
Defense Attorney: Yes

It was a pleasure working with you today! You were fair and effective at getting the case resolved. Looking forward to the next one.

Thank you for the great review. I enjoyed mediating another case for you. If I can ever be of help again as a mediator, please do not hesitate to call me.

 by Anonymous
Attorney and Adjuster Were Happy
Defense Attorney: Yes

It was a true pleasure working with you on this matter. You were fair and transparent to both sides throughout and were thorough in your responses to my questions. You made sure to walk me and my adjuster through the process with great detail and were able to assess the value of this case in a way that felt reasonable. I appreciate your medical expertise as well, as it provided very valuable insight to me as to how a medical expert would approach this case. My adjuster and I were very happy with your services and I would be very interested in working with you in the future.

Thank you for the great review. I enjoyed mediating the case and working with with you and your adjuster. If I can ever be of help again as a mediator in a motor vehicle accident case (or other case), please do not hesitate to call me.

 by Anonymous
Very Effective
Defense Attorney: Yes

I think you were very effective! Your thoughts on Mechanism of Injury were helpful in settlement. Thank you.

Thank you for the great review. I enjoyed mediating this case. If I can ever be of help again as a mediator, please do not hesitate to call me.

 by Anonymous
Invaluable in a Case Involving Traumatic Brain Injury
Defense Attorney: Yes

It was a pleasure working with Dr. Molinaro, whose medical and legal expertise were invaluable in a case involving traumatic brain injury. His ability to explain the strengths and weaknesses of both sides, with particular care and attention to what the medical records supported, was exceptional. I highly recommend Dr. Molinaro for mediation in any case, particularly in matters that would benefit from a knowledgeable and critical analysis of medical records when damages are at issue.

Thank you for the great review. I enjoyed mediating the case and working with with you and your client. If I can ever be of help again as a mediator in a traumatic brain injury ("TBI") case (or other case), please do not hesitate to call me.

 by Anonymous
Settled a Long Standing Claim
Plaintiff Attorney: Yes

"Mr. Molinaro was able to procure a great settlement for my clients, after a vigorous negotiation at the Mandatory Settlement Conference. After an initial total denial of liability from the defense, through his efforts serving as settlement conference officer, together with Christine Kurek, plaintiffs were able to settle this long standing claim."

Thank you for the great review. The LA Resolve program provides two settlement officers for each case. We enjoyed mediating the case and working with with you and your client. If you ever need a mediator, please do not hesitate to call.

 by Anonymous
Technical Legal/Medical Knowledge with a Practical and Pragmatic Approach
Plaintiff Attorney: Yes

I would definitely recommend Paul as a mediator as he brings both technical legal/medical knowledge as well as a practical and pragmatic approach to case resolution.

Thank you for the great review. I enjoyed mediating the case and working with with you and your client. If I can ever be of help again as a mediator, please do not hesitate to call me.

 by Anonymous
Highly Recommend
Plaintiff Attorney: Yes

Highly recommend Paul Molinaro as a mediator. He was thoroughly prepared, asked relevant questions, and helped keep my client at ease throughout the process. I will definitely be using his services for future mediations.

Thank you for the great review. I enjoyed mediating the case and working with with you and your client. If I can ever be of help again as a mediator, please do not hesitate to call me.

 by Anonymous
One of the Finest Mediators I've Encountered
Plaintiff Attorney: Yes

Paul is an exceptional mediator, demonstrating extensive knowledge and effectiveness. In my 30 years of practicing law, he stands out as one of the finest mediators I've encountered. I highly recommend him for mediation in personal injury cases.

I truly appreciate the great review. It was was my pleasure to mediate the case with you and your client, and I welcome the opportunity to help again as a mediator.

 by Anonymous
Made the Entire Experience Smooth and Efficient
Plaintiff Attorney: Yes

Thank you for your assistance in mediating our case. It was a pleasure working with you, and we appreciate the time and effort you dedicated to helping us reach a resolution. We were very satisfied with both the settlement and your work throughout the process. You were pleasant, knowledgeable, easy to work with, and kept everything focused and to the point. Your approach made the entire experience smooth and efficient. We will certainly keep you in mind for any future mediation needs.

Thank you for the great review. I enjoyed mediating the case and working with with you and your client. If I can ever be of help again as a mediator, please do not hesitate to call me.

 by Anonymous
Smooth and Productive
Plaintiff Attorney: Yes

Paul, you grasped the liability issue from the beginning leading to a smoother and more productive mediation that ended successfully.

Thank you for the great review. It was was my pleasure to mediate the case with you and your client. I welcome the opportunity to help again as a mediator.

 by Anonymous
Fair and Efficient
Defense Attorney: Yes

Paul was thoughtful and reasonable, and provided a very fair assessment of the facts. He also used our time efficiently. We were able to settle the matter and would use Paul again.

Thank you for the great review. It was was my pleasure to mediate that case with you and your client. If I can ever be of help again as a mediator, please do not hesitate to call me.

 by Anonymous
Will Definitely Use You Again
Plaintiff Attorney: Yes

My clients and I want to thank you for your assistance as a mediator. I believe my clients' case was resolved because of your role as a mediator. In particular, your review of the parties' briefs and then the pre-mediation call with counsel was helpful to ensure that all parties had the information they believed was necessary to effectively mediate the case. After that solid foundation, when you met with my clients, you explained the mediation process, your role, and the clients' role during the mediation. You were able to effectively communicate complicated legal and factual issues to my clients and made reasonable points relating to some of the more contentious issues. At the end of the day, we finished with a signed settlement agreement. I will definitely use you again. I appreciate your role. Thank you for your time and attention.

Thank you very much for the great and detailed review. You and your client were great. If I can ever be of help again as a mediator, please do not hesitate to call me.

 by Anonymous
Thank You
Defense Attorney: Yes

Thank you for all your help in resolving this case. Appreciate all you did.

Thank you for the great review. I am happy to have helped.

 by Anonymous
Medical Background Added Credibility to Discussion of Physical and Psychological Injuries
Defense Attorney: Yes

I am grateful to Paul for his assistance in the resolution of an emotionally charged age discrimination employment case. Paul quickly grasped the critical legal issues and facilitated a settlement by focusing the parties on an objective view of the dispute. Paul’s comfortable and practical style put the parties at ease, and his medical background added credibility to the discussion of physical and psychological injuries. Paul’s pragmatic approach allowed each side to feel their concerns were being addressed while gently persuading them to reevaluate their respective positions. Paul’s aptitude and demeanor make him an ideal mediator and settlement officer.

Thank you for the great and detailed review. I enjoy complicated, unique, and difficult cases. You and your client were great. If I can ever be of help again as a mediator, please do not hesitate to call me.

 by Anonymous
Got the Job Done
Plaintiff Attorney: yes

Thanks, Paul. I sincerely appreciate your time. You were super knowledgeable and got the job done on a very difficult/unique set of facts. Highly recommend.

Thank you for the great review. I enjoy complicated, unique, and difficult cases. You and your client were great. If I can ever be of help again as a mediator, please do not hesitate to call me.

 by Anonymous
Made All the Difference
Plaintiff Attorney: Yes

I found Mr. Molinaro to be an excellent mediator for our case. While I personally felt Mr. Molinaro had a particularly adept touch, more importantly, our client expressed her satisfaction that she felt truly heard by Mr. Molinaro, which made all the difference. I look forward to working with Mr. Molinaro again in the future.

Thank you for the great review. It was was my pleasure to mediate that case with you and your client. If I can ever be of help again as a mediator, please do not hesitate to call me.

 by Anonymous
Sublime
Plaintiff Attorney: Yes

Dr. Molinaro, I just wanted to express my gratitude for getting this thorny case resolved. Truly, your mediation skills are sublime.

Thank you for the great review. It means a lot from an experienced attorney in our community. Also, it was my pleasure to mediate that case. If I can ever be of help again as a mediator, please do not hesitate to call me.