Scott S. Markus, Esq.

markus@agreement.com

SCOTT SLATER MARKUS IS WIDELY KNOWN AS THE LAST PERSON TO GIVE UP ON A SETTLEMENT.

HE MEDIATES SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, EMPLOYMENT, PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY, REAL PROPERTY AND CONSTRUCTION MATTERS.

The Rivalry Heats Up
Daily Journal Newswire Articles, ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RES., Dec 1, 2003
by Eron Ben-Yehuda

Editor's note: They don't come with bubble gum, but on the pages that follow, Daily Journal EXTRA presents its second-annual top-neutrals list, our version of legal-industry trading cards. We break down California's Top 50 Neutrals by all the vital stats, trading batting average, RBI and fielding percentage for rate, location and background. Affiliations are listed for as many provider groups as the neutral provided, even if the neutral is primarily independent or obtains the majority of his or her business from one source. We attained most of our information from the neutrals themselves or the Daily Journal's archives of settlement summaries, and when possible, we provided information on cases while protecting confidentiality provisions in the settlements. And with that, we present the Top 50 Neutrals.
Robin Davidson, Editor

Name: Scott S. Markus

Team: Markus Mediation, Resolute Systems Inc.

Rate: $3,600 to $5,400 per day

Home Field: San Diego

Areas: Mediation of serious personal injury, professional liability, employment, medical malpractice, insurance coverage and real property

Cases: Last year, Markus worked out a $1.1 million settlement for a woman and her son after her cancer went undiagnosed. He also settled for nearly $1 million the case of two whistle-blowers terminated from an industrial service and product company accused of violating federal regulations. Two years ago, Markus mediated a $3.6 million settlement for a quadriplegic who claimed the makers of a faulty device caused a boating accident.

Background: Litigator, Duckor & Spradling

Quote: "He has a way of making everyone feel like they are in a win-win situation." Cynthia R. Chihak, Chihak & Associates

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