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Susan W. Garrett Finster, Esq.
From prevention to resolution, Susan W. Garrett Finster is committed to patiently and persistently pursuing paths which solve problems in the best interest of all involved. Since 1992, Ms. Garrett Finster has aided hundreds of individuals, companies, and organizations identify tactics, strategies, and processes to answer conflicts with constructive, cost-efficient and durable solutions. Her professional and educational background includes:
Professional
- Mediator, Facilitator, Conflict Coach and Trainer, Sharp Resolutions, Inc., 2008-Present
- Assistant Dean for Student & Diversity Services, California Western School of Law,
2013-Present - Mediator, Facilitator and Trainer, Mediation Offices of Susan W. Garrett Finster, Esq.,
2002-2013 - Mediator, San Diego Superior Court, 1996–Present
- Adjunct Professor, California Western School of Law, 2002-2013
- Administrative Judge Pro Tem, State of California, Office of Administrative Hearings,
2005-2009 - Trainer, Centre Consulting Group, 2005-2008
- Director of South Bay Small Claims Mediation Program, 2002-2006
- Attorney at Law, 1992-2002, civil litigator represented plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury, construction defect, family law, business transactional, employment, malpractice and real estate
Education
- J.D., California Western School of Law
- B.A., University of California, San Diego
affiliations
- Association for Conflict Resolution
- State Bar of California
- San Diego County Bar
- The Thursday Club
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