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Compassion for the Parties.
Dedication to the Process.
Investment in the Outcome.
Muñoz Dispute Resolution
I launched Muñoz Dispute Resolution after 20 years as a litigator in Sacramento because I grew to appreciate the value of early resolution in bringing satisfaction and closure to clients. In the lengthy and emotionally-charged process of litigation, the personal touch of a compassionate and engaged mediator can make all the difference.
My litigation practice focused on professional liability, employment, and personal injury claims with an emphasis on professional liability defense work, particularly legal malpractice claims. I am a Certified Specialist in Legal Malpractice Law by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization, and I served as the Chairperson for the Legal Malpractice Law Advisory Committee. Currently, I am serving as a member of the California State Bar’s Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct (“COPRAC”)
When I was not defending professional liability claims, I represented employers, as well as employees, in a variety of employment-related claims such as harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wage and hour claims, as well as defending catastrophic personal injury claims.
For the past several years, I have acted as a Dispute Resolution Conference judge for El Dorado County Superior Court, a judge pro tem for Sacramento County Superior Court’s Settlement Conference Department, and more recently, a mediator for the Third District Court of Appeals Mediation Program. My approach is further informed by the renowned Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law mediation training program and the National Conflict Resolution Center mediation training program.
At MDR, we will always be prepared to address the specific nuances of your case. My method includes direct engagement before, during, and after your mediation. From our first contact until the mediation process is complete, I dedicate myself to a successful resolution for all parties involved. You can read more about my extensive experience here (William Muñoz CV, PDF).
I look forward to working with you,
Bill
William A. Muñoz
Chairman & CEO
Muñoz Dispute Resolution, Inc.
Mediation
Muñoz Dispute Resolution provides a niche mediation practice for professional liability, employment, probate/trust and personal injury claims.
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Arbitration
MDR provides arbitration services pursuant to the parties private agreement with a focus on professional liability and employment claims.
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Discovery Referee
Discovery can often clog the courts with unnecessary law and motion issues, draining the court’s resources when the issues can and should be resolved between the parties.
Read More about Discovery Referee"In my thirty years of practice, William Muñoz stands out as one of the most talented mediators I have encountered, and I highly recommend him."
"Bill was extremely well prepared, honed in immediately on the sticking points and difficult issues, and worked hard to get the cases resolved."
"Mr. Munoz is one of the best neutrals I have had the pleasure to work with. He was able to quickly grasp a complex fact pattern and myriad of legal issues, while also understanding the emotional factors driving the litigation. Mr. Munoz was able to build trust with the parties on all sides and quarterback a resolution that few thought was possible."