Category: Richard L. Fine

Dr. Richard I. Fine BIO

Dr. Richard I. Fine Strategic Consultant at Richard I. Fine & Associates Richard’s Profile linkedin.com/in/richardfine Websites richardfinelaw.com (Company) campaignforjudicialintegrity.org (Company) Supporting Videos EXPERIENCE Mediator Feb 2015 – Present · 7 yrs 6 mos I decided to become a mediator because it was a natural extension of my life experiences and philosophy. My extensive experience as a practicing lawyer and strategic consultant demonstrated that almost all conflicts which result in legal disputes can be resolved through addressing the true underlying causes in addition to the surface reasons and issues expressed, Based upon this experience, I became certified as a mediator by completing the American Institute of Mediatiion’s certification course. My experiences prior to becoming a mediator were unique. Unlike most mediators, whose prior experiences were limited to a legal education and experience as a judge or lawyer in a limited area of law, I bring to the mediation unparalleled academic qualifications, legal experience and strategic consulting knowledge. This experience in conjunction with my personal philosophy that addressing the true underlying causes, mutual respect and determination to achieve a solution will inevitably resolve the conflict or lead to its resolution. I am available to mediate anywhere in the U.S. or elsewhere in any type of conflict. After 50 years of practicing law and strategic consulting, I added mediation to the services available to my clients by receiving the Certification of Completion for Mediating Commercial and Litigated Cases from the American Institute of Mediation. This service will be distinct from other mediators in that it offers the benefit of a unique international legal education through a Ph.D. in International Law, diplomatic experience as Consul General for the Kingdom of Norway in Los Angeles [five Southern California Counties], extensive [45 year] practicing law involving… Read More

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Richard I. Fine’s SBX 2 11

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CVSBX 2 11 Basic explanation

SBX 2 11 was enacted on February 20, 2009 Effective May 20, 2009 as emergency, budget trailer legislation within three days and signed by Governor Schwarzenegger, after the Court held the County payments directly to State Superior Court judges violated Article VI, Section 19 of the California Constitution. SBX 2 11 made the payments legal with the counties having the option to discontinue the payments on a 180 day notice. SBX 2 11 also gave retroactive immunity as of 7/1/2008 from criminal prosecution, civil liability and disciplinary action to all judges who received the payments and all governments and employees who made the payments. Two counties stopped the payments. A December, 2009 Judicial Council Report to the Legislature showed that 90% of the Superior Court Judges received the illegal payments. That figure is approximately correct today due to the greater increase in Superior Court judges in LA County and other counties where the payments are still existing an either a non increase or minimal increase in counties where the payments do not exist. Additionally, these Superior Court judges became Court of Appeal justices and California Supreme Court justices, thereby infecting the entire California Judiciary. In 2010, SBX 2 11 was held to be “ interim legislation”, with the Legislature having the responsibility to solve the problem of the “ payments”. The Legislature has done nothing since 2010. The immediate enactment of this emergency, budget trailer legislation will: (1) solve the Judicial Crisis created by the federal and state unconstitutional and criminal payments to approximately 90% of the State Superior Court judges by counties and courts since the mid 1980s; (2) Establish a Permanent State Commission to: (a) Oversee the actions of the State Judiciary and related the State Bar and… Read More

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