Experienced and Trusted Neutrals

Richard L. Gilbert has maintained a full-time practice providing a full range of Alternative Dispute Resolution Services since 1994. Judge Gilbert served as Judge of the Superior Court from 1983-1991, with assignments as Presiding Judge, law and motion judge, and in general trial departments. Before appointment to the bench, Judge Gilbert was the elected District Attorney of Yolo County, practiced privately with a general practice firm in Sacramento and served as a deputy district attorney. Before beginning his current practice in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Judge Gilbert was legal counsel for and directly involved in business development and management for several private concerns, including two NASDAQ listed companies.

Amanda C. Gilbert joins the firm after service as a Deputy District Attorney in Sacramento County. Ms. Gilbert enjoyed jury trial and other varied litigation experience in Sacramento County and with the Placer County District Attorney. Ms. Gilbert is a graduate of McGeorge School of Law, where her studies included Alternative Dispute Resolution. Her current practice includes mediation of civil matters and attorney staff support for Judge Gilbert in the management of complex and multi-party litigation.

Ms. Gilbert also serves as Legal Assistant, evaluating how we can best serve our clients. She also coordinates scheduling and makes and confirms all necessary arrangements for our clients and assists in case management of ongoing matters.