$ 350-600 per hour
About Roger
Biography
Mediation Counsel • Negotiation Coach • Strategic Planning
I provide rapid, flexible, strategic guidance in real estate and landlord tenant controversies, online and in person, drawing on 30 years experience in commercial real estate executive management and conflict resolution from Manhattan to Honolulu. Whether you face a transactional dispute, complex relational conflict, or require a deeply insightful perspective on a personal or business challenge in a real estate context, I can help.
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Licensed in California for 39 years
State: California
Acquired: 1986
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Licensed in Washington for 9 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
Location
Alternative Resolution Centers
515 S. Figueroa St., Suite 1825, Los Angeles, CA, 90071
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Roger Anthony Moss's Reviews
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Posted by Jeny | July 24, 2018 | Landlord & Tenant
Landlord/ Deposit Dispute
We are so thankful for Mr. Moss, and his expertise, for helping us through a difficult situation with our former landlord. With his wonderful guidance, we were able to come to a settlement within a relatively short time. Thank you so much, Mr. Moss!
Posted by Barb | April 02, 2018 | Landlord & Tenant
Sound advice
I asked a landlord-tenant question here on AVVO and he gave a thorough answer - even referred me to the Handbook so I could do my due diligence. It's too bad he's not in Sacramento, he seems like an attorney who would be great to have on my side.
Roger Moss
Replied last April 02, 2018Barb, thanks for the kind comments. FYI, my practice is almost exclusively online, conducted via video conferencing, telephone, and correspondence. I provide mediation, negotiation consulting, and communication coaching throughout the states of California and Washington, and manage an innovative program in San Francisco that mediates to prevent evictions that lead to homelessness.
Posted by anonymous | December 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Legal consulation for property related issues
Mr. Moss assisted me with my dispute with my rental's property owner. He was courteous and polite, tried to understand my situation patiently, and provided solid guidance for the resolution of my conflict. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who needs legal consultation/guidance in landlord re...
Posted by Glenn Dulla | April 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Tenant-Owner-Property Management Fiasco
Roger is fantastic! Roger is one of many legal pros on a lengthy AVVO list, but he is truly unique in his approach and thoughtfulness. Several lawyers I contacted through AVVO responded to me with “lets go to court and we need $X for our retainer.” Roger handled my property manager-tenant problem...
Posted by anonymous | April 06, 2017 | Landlord & Tenant
Great Advice on Tenant Security Deposit!
I received excellent advice from Mr. Moss related to the hold back of a portion of our security deposit. Very generous with his time and a gentlemen. Highly recommend !
Roger Anthony Moss's Lawyer Endorsements
"Roger is one of those rare people who has great insight and that is an invaluable asset when you are a mediator, dealing with human emotions. He (unknowingly at the time) helped me make a life changing decision that had been burdening me for over two years. I don't regret the decision that I made and I only wish I had met Roger years before! He is compassionate and caring and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to any family or business in conflict that needs a neutral third party to help them weed through their problems."
"Bottom line: based on the analysis and approach of the answers of Mr. Moss on Avvo, he is the person I would hire to mediate or litigate if I were involved in a controversy in Northern California."
"I endorse this lawyer. His answers to AVVO questions are thoughtful, concise, and well articulated."
"My clients and I have found Roger Moss to be incredibly thoughtful, caring, and intelligent, with a desire to help you just do not often see from many legal professionals. Mr. Moss's online mediation services made the mediation process very convenient when the disputes have involved multiple parties in multiple locations. I strongly endorse Mr. Moss for all real estate mediations."
"I endorse this lawyer. I often find myself agreeing with his responses given to questions posted in the Avvo forum. Those who post there can expect nothing more than direct, thoughtful, accurate responses, and Mr. Moss delivers. Potential clients would do well to give him serious consideration."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Moss has made a susbtantial number of contributions on avvo.com. I have read several of his contributions and have found them to be thoughtful, informative and practical. I endorse this lawyer's work."
"Mr. Roger is a highly skilled, diligent and knowledgeable attorney who is well-known in the legal community for his outstanding professionalism. He was able to obtain satisfactory results even for clients whose cases were incredibly difficult by dedicating his time and effort to achieve the best results. I certainly endorse this lawyer and have no doubt he will be of great help to anyone seeking legal advice or representation within his main areas of practice."
"I endorse attorney Moss. He is a true expert in his field. His answers to potential clients are comprehensive, explain even the most complicated legal rationale in simple English, and his scope and breadth of expertise is truly overwhelming. A great attorney!"
"Mr. Moss is very familiar with landlord-tenant law, and provides very practical advice-including by encouraging parties to resolve their disputes via mediation or through good faith negotiations."
"I find great value in the advice Mr. Moss gives in this forum. Not only does Mr. Moss give good legal advice, he also gives people a valuable perspective on how to settle disputes or prevent them from getting worse. I am not surprised since he seems like a good mediator in addition to being a good lawyer."
"I endorse this attorney, whose reputation and credentials speak for themselves."
"I endorse this lawyer. His answers to questions posed are very informative and well thought out."
"Roger is an excellent mediator a true professional. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Moss is a an excellent attorney and mediator, and has the expertise to view a case neutrally. I would recommend him for mediation, as he is a skilled attorney. I endorse Mr. Moss 100%."
"I have great confidence in Roger Moss. His skills and experience as an attorney show in the answers he provides quite frequently on this forum. I especially appreciate Roger's pragmatic approach to conflict resolution and his preference for finding solutions that do not involve litigation. I'm certain his clients are very well served by this approach."
"Attorney Moss always provides thoughtful answers that get straight to the issue, usually in the most common sense application possible. The approach advocated by Attorney Moss usually looks like it will settle the matter with the best (and likely the least expensive) way possible. I endorse this lawyer."
"Attorney Moss offers consistently well analyzed and complete answers in this forum."
"Attorney Moss's insight into legal issues is a key asset especially when it comes to mediation as it is key to have an understanding of both the legal and practical issues parties are facing to resolve a legal dispute. I would at least try to resolve your legal dispute with Attorney Moss."
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Experience
Honors
2017
The 2017 President's Award, Association for Dispute Resolution of Northern California
1995
Distinguished Services Award, Honolulu Police Department
1986
Phi Beta Kappa, University of California Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Supervising Mediation Counsel, The Bar Association Of San Francisco
2012 - Present
Founder and Mediation Counsel, Rincon Resolutions LLC
1994 - 2012
Consulting Broker, Pacific Bridge Commercial Real Estate
1992 - 1994
Vice President of Leasing, Guilford Glazer Cos
1986 - 1992
Director of Real Estate, F. W. Woolworth Co
Associations
2017 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Bar Association of San FranciscoMediator
2014 - Present
California Association of RealtorsMediator
1986 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2017 - 2018
Association for Dispute Resolution of Northern CaliforniaChairman of the Board
2017 - 2021
Washington State Bar AssociationVice Chair ADR Section Executive Committee
2014 - 2016
San Francisco Department of Police AccountabilityAttorney Mediator
2013 - 2015
Napa County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Berryessa Bonfire
Settled with nominal payment to one party, mutual apologies, and agreement to move forward on issues of common concern.
Behind the Red Door
Resolved amicably with no money exchanged or doors repainted.
Quake Swindle Squashed
Settled with substantial payment to tenant
The Interfering Auntie
Settled with mutual agreement to practice compassionate communication while respecting interpersonal boundaries.
The Bank Job
Restored landlord tenant relationship, converting $500,000 loss into $2,000,000 gain. Everyone wins.
Education
1985
University of California, Hastings College of The Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
University of California, Berkeley
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2021
Northwest Collaborative Futures Conference: Deconstructing Artificial Borders
Zoomed Out & Shut In: Tech Tools, Self-Care, and Online Dispute Resolution in a Pandemic
2020
“Addressing Pressing Questions in Online Dispute Resolution”
COVID-19 Makes #ODR the New Normal
2020
WSBA Legal Lunchbox Series
Covid-19 and Online Dispute Resolution: Pandemic Illuminates the Future of the Legal Profession
2020
Virtual Conflict Resolution Conference 2020
Perspectives on Trauma, Addiction, and Self-Empathy: Surviving and Thriving as Dispute Resolution Professionals
2020
Leasing Issues in the Shadow of Covid-19
Navigating Eviction Moratoria
2020
Fair Housing Fair of Oregon
Conflict Engagement Best Practices
2020
Consumer Advocacy Project Webinar Series
Commercial Leasing Disputes & COVID-19
2020
CLE BC April Webcast
Conflict Resolution Practice During COVID-19
2020
African International Mediation Week 2020
Landlord - Tenant Mediation in Housing and Conflict in Commercial Real Estate
2019
Northwest Dispute Resolution Conference
Shapeshifting to Resolve Housing Conflict
2019
King County Bar Association ADR Roundtable
New Approaches to Prevent Evictions in Seattle
2019
Annual Conference of the Association for Conflict Resolution
Conflict Intervention Service: Preventing Homelessness and Building Community
2018
WMA Annual Unconference
Trends in Mediation Practice: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Housing Conflict
2018
Know Your Legal Rights Show
All About Mediation
2018
British Columbia CLE Annual ADR Conference
Panel Discussion: A Broader View of Conflict Resolution Pratices
2018
2018 Northwest Dispute Resolution Conference
Conflict Intervention - Mediating to Prevent Homelessness
2017
KCBA ADR Section MCLE
CIS: Mediation and the Housing Crisis
2017
ADRNC Annual Conference
The Conflict Intervention Service
2016
SF Community Boards MCLE Clinic
Addressing Conflict Aggravated by Addiction CLE
2016
KCBA ADR Section MCLE
An Interdiscipinary Mediation Panel: Asking Why Not?
2016
BASF ADR MCLE Workshop
Mediating to Prevent Homelessness in Vulnerable Populations
2015
EAPA San Francisco CE Clinic
Addiction and Employment Mediation
2015
CAR Legal Live Mediation Webinar
The Metaphysics of Conflict
2014
NCWL MCLE Luncheon
"She's the alcoholic, why am I going crazy?" MCLE Competence
2014
Napa Chapter of NorBar
Keeping Deals on Track with Mediation
Publications
2020
Current Rental Housing & Industry News (August 2020 edition)
Covid-19 and Rental Conflict
2020
San Francisco Attorney
Conflict Intervention Service: Transforming Community in Times of Covid-19
2018
King County Bar Bulletin
Mediation - How KCBA Can Help
2018
San Francisco Attorney
Conflict Intervention Service: Mediating to Prevent Eviction
2016
San Francisco Bar Association Bulletin
Mediation: From Conflict to Collaboration
2015
The Journal of Employee Assistance
Legal Effects of Addiction through a Recovery Lens
2014
UC Hastings Center for Dispute Resolution Newsletter
Change Agents & Careers in ADR
2013
Arizona Risk Management Association
Mediation Case Study: The Bank Job
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
If "some" tenants claim to have moved out, are they still responsible for unlawful detainer judgments?
04 Jul 2025
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Co-Tenants alleges moving out as a defense to Unlawful Detainer action against them.
06 Jul 2025
Q&A
Moving out questions
11 Jun 2025