$ 300-350 per hour
Robert Duval Terris
About Robert
Biography
Robert is both a licensed attorney and family therapist who has been practicing understanding-based mediation for 12 years in a variety of family and legal settings. He is committed to helping people work through legal problems and preserving relationships.
Practice Areas
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Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in California for 21 years
State: California
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Family Counseling & Mediation Center
2832 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, 94705
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Posted by Matthew | October 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
A very knowledgable and even-handed mediator
It is such an advantage that Robert is both a lawyer and an MFT. My wife and I have a mutual/amicable divorce, and Robert walked us through all of the details and potential pratfalls with confidence and good humor. He was great for our situation, and I imagine he would be equally capable with more c...
Posted by Chris | July 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
navigating rocky waters
Robert was a close family friend who we engaged to mediate our divorce. Very sensitive issues and strong emotions were involved so it was risky to employ a friend, but we trusted Robert's fairness, sensitivity, and professionalism. He deftly navigated us through rocky waters such that my ex and mysel...
Posted by anonymous | June 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Great...balanced and resourceful
My ex and I had as good a mediation as I think possible, given the circumstances. Robert was very balanced, and quite skilled at keeping us focused on the issues and coming to agreements. He was very impartial. I also really appreciated the wisdom and advice he offered as far as helping our kids g...
Robert Duval Terris's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Robert Terris as a uniquely skilled and effective family law (divorce) mediator. I have referred a number of my own clients and others to Robert for neutral mediation and have found that his training and experience as both a family therapist and a licensed attorney have greatly benefitted everyone I have referred. Strongly endorse Robert Terris."
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Experience
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Hastings College Of Law
2012 - Present
Organizational Consultant, Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
2008 - Present
Mediator, Family Counseling & Mediation Center
2013 - 2015
Adjunct Professor, Golden Gate University School Of Business
2006 - 2007
Associate, Steefel Levitt & Weiss
2004 - 2006
Associate, Howrey & Simon
Associations
2013 - Present
Alameda County Superior CourtADR Panel Member
2012 - Present
California Court of Appeals, Third Appellate DistrictMediation Panel Member
2011 - Present
Contra Costa Superior CourtADR Panel Member
2008 - Present
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)Member
2010 - 2014
Collaborative Practice East BaySteering Committee Member
2009 - 2013
Alameda County Bar Association, ADR Section,Executive Committee Member
Education
2009
Wright Institute
MA - Masters
2004
University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
Gothenburg University
MS - Master of Science
Speaking Engagements
2015
Alameda County Bar Association
“Why Negotiations Fail: Barriers to Settlement”
2014
Alameda County Bar Association
“Recognizing and Understanding Mental Health Issues in the Context of Negotiations”
2013
UC Hastings School of Law
“Collaborative Practice in Family Law”
2013
UC Hastings School of Law
“Recognizing and Understanding Mental Health Issues in the Context of Negotiations”
2013
The Mediation Society
"Conflict Resolution in the Middle East"
2013
Association for Dispute Resolution of Northern California, Annual Conference
"Mediating Family Property Disputes"
2012
Collaborative Practitioners of East Bay
“What is Your Communication Style?”
2012
Alameda County Bar Association
"Walking the Tightrope: Advanced Skills in Mediating High Conflict Cases"
Publications
2012
Alameda County Bar Association Newsletter
“Can We Be Lawyers and Touchy-Feely Too?”
2010
2007
San Francisco Daily Journal
“Keeping Mediation on Course”
2007
San Francisco Daily Journal
"Taking the Fight Out of Mediation"
2007
San Francisco Daily Journal
"Learning from Palestinian Law"
2002
Berkeley Journal of International Law
“A Case Study of Third World Jurisprudence: Palestine – Conflict Resolution and Customary Law in a Neopatrimonial Society”
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers