Jonathan Andrew Brenner

Jonathan Andrew Brenner

5.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 39 years

Mediation Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Mediation, Personal Injury, Business

402 W Broadway, Suite 2400, San Diego, CA

About Jonathan

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Mediation 90%

I am currently a full-time neutral affiliated with Judicate West. I have successfully mediated a wide variety of cases, including significant personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, elder abuse, employment, and business litigation.matters.

33 years

90%
Business 5%

I have represented and advised a variety of business clients in various matters.

39 years

5%
Personal Injury 5%

I spent 17 years as defense counsel for various insurance companies, automobile manufacturers, restaurants, etc. Since 2000, I have represented plaintiffs in significant personal injury, and employment claims.

39 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 450-450 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 38 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1987

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 39 years

State: California

Acquired: 1986

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Mediation Offices of Jonathan A. Brenner

402 W Broadway, Suite 2400, San Diego, CA, 92101

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Jonathan Andrew Brenner's Reviews

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5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Bill | March 17, 2014 | Mediation

Jonathan Brenner-Mediatorand Attorney

I have had the pleasure of working with Jon in both his capacity as a Mediator and Attorney over the last 15 years. He is excellent in both capacities. As an Attorney he was and is always prepared, professional and gracious but at the same time, he is a formidable trial attorney. A true credit to our... profession. As a mediator, his skills, in my opinion, are second to none in Southern California. No matter the complexity of the case, he will immerse himself in the facts and issues and through his great legal and communication skills he will bring the parties together to get your most difficult cases resolved. He is known as a "closer" among my peers, so if you are looking for someone who can get a complex and serious case resolved, I highly recommend Jon Brenner.

Posted by Sean | March 11, 2014 | Mediation

Outstanding attorney and mediator

Jonathan is easily one of the best attorneys and mediators in the San Diego area. He has an outstanding track record both as a practicing attorney and well respected mediator with fellow counsel and the bench. Both plaintiff and defense counsel consider Jonathan a true neutral and "gentleman lawye...r" who, drawing upon years of experience in the realm of litigation, "calls it the way he sees it" which has translated into multiple successful settlements in a variety of types of cases. Would recommend him without reservation and will definitely utilize his services in the future.

Posted by anonymous | March 03, 2014 | Personal Injury

John is a top notch mediator

I have used John Brenner as a mediator at Judicate West for multiple personal injury cases over the years. He has great intuition and analytical ability which helps him to effectively settle cases. As is true with most very experienced mediators, he is able to quickly absorb the facts and legal issue...s at play. What sets John apart from other mediators is his willingness and patience to recognize the underlying issues flowing beneath the surface of the cases that often make or break negotiations. John is also extremely patient but assertive. Some mediators are either complete pushovers or short tempered and bullish. John is the perfect combination of both which is what makes him such a successful mediator. I will continue to use John to resolve my difficult cases for as long as he is inclined to help my clients and I.

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Jonathan Andrew Brenner's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Gilleon

Mediation lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jon Brenner is a great mediator because he settles case. Period. On certain levels, he will likely know the case better than you do. His competence and charisma is what makes him a superior mediator."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Jonathan. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Raymond Ryan

Mediation lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Brenner is one of the best mediators that I have ever used. I trust him with my important and high value cases. He keeps a cool head, offers powerful solutions to obstacles that arise during settlement and most importantly, keeps everyone working towards a resolution. I highly recommend him to both sides of the table."

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Oliver Pelly

Mediation lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Jon is a dedicated, hard working lawyer. Recommend"

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Jeremy Evans

Mediation lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Professional, dedicated, and trustworthy. Do not hesitate to utilize his services."

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Daniel Gilleon

Personal injury lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2012

Top Attorney, The Daily Transcript

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Mediator, Judicate West

2005 - 2010

Mediation Panel Member, San Diego County Superior Court

2000 - 2006

Managing Partner, Simpson & Brenner, LLP

1991 - 2001

Judge Pro Tem, San Diego County Superior Court

1990 - 2000

Senior Trial Counsel, United Services Automobile Assn.

Associations

1999 - Present

San Diego Inn of Court

President

1991 - Present

United States Supreme Court

1991 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia

1987 - Present

Bar Association of the District of Columbia

1987 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of California

1987 - Present

United States District Court for the Central District of California

1987 - Present

United States District Court for the Central District of California

1987 - Present

United States District Court for the Northern District of California

1987 - Present

United States District Court for the Eastern District of California

1987 - Present

United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit

1986 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Consumer Attorneys of San Diego

2006 - 2010

Hon. William B. Enright American Inn of Court

Barrister

1986 - 1995

American Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Moyal v. Lanphear

Appellate decision interpreting appropriate sanctions relative to fast track.

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Education

1984

American U Washington COL

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

Dickinson Coll

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Expert commentary

San Diego Mayor Bob Filner

2013

Expert commentary

Zimmerman Trial

2011

Resolving Discovery Disputes

Discovery Disputes

2010

Use of Experts at Mediation and Arbitration

Mediations & Arbitrations

2006

Preparing For and Taking Depositions

Depositions

Publications

2013

Advocate Mediating Discovery Disputes

2013

San Diego Attorney Journal Mediator Profile

2012

Los Angeles Daily Journal Mediator Profile

Languages

English

Activity

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