Barry M. Appell
Mediating Employment and Civil Disputes Throughout California
About Us
Barry Appell has 28 years of experience representing both employees and employers in employment litigation in trial and appellate courts, arbitrations, and administrative proceedings. Barry also has experience counseling employers for compliance with employment laws, conducting trainings and workplace investigations, and preparing handbooks.
Barry began mediating in 2018, and in 2021, he left his employment law practice to mediate full-time. From 1994-2004, he represented employers exclusively. From 2004-2021, he represented both employees and employers, although primarily employees.
Barry’s considerable experience representing both employees and employers allows him to understand disputes from the unique perspectives of each side. Barry’s substantial knowledge of employment law issues, along with his straightforward approach and persistent follow up, has resulted in Barry achieving a very high success rate in getting cases resolved.
Thoughful & Efficient Dispute Resolution
Barry is proud to be on the neutral panel of Alternative Resolution Centers, LLC (ARC).
He is available for mediation throughout California and through online dispute resolution by Zoom.
Practice Areas
Barry has substantial experience mediating employment law disputes, including harassment and discrimination, failure to accommodate, retaliation, leave laws, wrongful termination, wage and hour, employment contracts, unfair competition, and privacy claims.
He also has significant experience mediating class actions and representative actions, such as under PAGA.
Barry is also experienced in mediating personal injury, breach of contract, and a variety of other consumer and tort claims such as fraud and misappropriation of likeness.
Approach to Mediation
Barry conducts extensive preparation for each mediation. He draws on his substantial experience and deep knowledge of employment law to offer an evaluative approach to resolving disputes. Barry stays current on legal developments to provide thoughtful and persuasive evaluations. He is also persistent and follows up when a dispute isn’t resolved on the day of mediation.
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