CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

Thank you for your evenhandedness at the arbitration.  

Unlike other mediators, Mr. Polsky does not give up, he hangs in there and keeps the process going even when others would expect an impasse he gets the job done. (Ref: Complex class action mediation)

Polsky, your sensitivity to my family’s horrible loss, and your unbiased communication of the risks of trial, allowed us to see the wisdom of settlement. Thank You.

Thank you for taking the time to drive to my home on a Saturday to mediate what might have been an explosive situation. Your calmness and ability to listen to both sides to assist us in reaching an amicable solution was a supreme effort... My humble thanks for your expertise.

Your reputation as a hard working settlement judge was definitely confirmed by your efforts in this case. (Ref. Serious injury mediation)

Thank you for an outstanding job in settling (case name). You handled the (product liability/death by decapitation) matter in an outstanding fashion.

I do not believe this matter would have settled without your assistance.

You have a reputation as a closer who is not afraid to get down to business in construction defect cases and get the job done.

Mediator Alex Polsky was fantastic!

Please accept my appreciation for your efforts in assisting us to settle this case. Frankly, I did not expect the case to settle. Thanks again for your assistance and skill in getting this matter resolved.

I wish to express the appreciation I feel for the extremely professional, efficient and friendly manner in which this mediation was conducted. Feel free to use my name as an attorney who feels that Alex Polsky not only gets things done, but also does them in a way that is positive and constructive.

...You brought such and ease and true concern in imparting much needed and practical insight... (Ref: Employment mediation)

I appreciate the non-emotional manner in which you hear cases...

Your hard work and constructive efforts were instrumental in bringing this litigation to a successful conclusion for both sides.

A party lied (during non binding arbitration) and when confronted with it, Mr. Polsky called a time-out. I thought this was very sensitive of him. Mr. Polsky’s handling of (the witnesses) distress was very good.

We very much appreciated Mr. Polsky’s willingness to conduct a late evening session followed by a Sunday session. With his help, we got the case settled. (Ref: Complex business mediation)

Very good result on a hard case. Excellent settlement abilities.

As usual, excellent service!

Mr. Polsky was one of the finest members of JAMS (& other mediation/arb services) I have encountered in many years. His demeanor, knowledge and attitude were excellent. The parties felt they had their day.

Mr. Polsky was capable, professional and courteous.

Mr. Polsky was the best mediator I have ever had experience with in this area.

Mr. Polsky is one of the best mediators I have worked with in my 20 years of practice.

The arbitrator was one of the best I have ever utilized.

Mr. Polsky is very effective.

Alex is an outstanding mediator. Most sitting judges could learn a thing or two from him. (Ref: Serious injury mediation)

Mr. Polsky did more than usual to keep the process going and getting the case settled. (Ref: Serious injury mediation)

Mr. Polsky presents a welcomed approach to arbitration. In addition to hearing and reviewing all briefs, evidence and argument needed for determination on the issues, he worked with the parties in an effort to produce a settlement.

Mr. Polsky graciously rescheduled the mediation at no cost to accommodate an emergency and then worked hard to produce a settlement.

Mr. Polsky was fantastic.-Charles McKenna, Esq.

Mr. Polsky was fair, professional and courteous.

I was especially pleased with the way Mr. Polsky communicated with my clients and explained issues to them. He is a good teacher. (Ref: Complex business mediation)

Alex did a great job most importantly explaining the insurance issues and listening to the client’s) personal trauma.

Alex is one of the most effective mediators with whom I have ever dealt.

You will always be indelibly etched in my mind for your sensitivity and all you have done to help me end this horrible experience.

We wish to express our sincere Appreciation for your efforts in successfully mediating the matter last week. We applaud your uncommon perseverance during a most difficult session. (Ref: Complex Auto/Products Liability – settlement $4.6 mm.)

Thank you again for all of your assistance in helping us to resolve the xxx case. Your experience and patience in mediating the matter, when the parties were essentially polarized following our initial failed mediation before another mediator, helped both sides avoid a lengthy and expensive trial. (Ref: Serious injury mediation)

Mr. Polsky was an excellent mediator. The session was effective with sensitivity to personal issues. (Ref. Employment mediation)

In the face of adversity, you did not give up, stayed true to your client (a fair settlement) and came up with a creative solution. Thanks! (Ref: Complex construction defect special master and mediation)

Thank you for your persistence in helping us reach a successful resolution of this matter. Once settlement was achieved with a majority of the (parties) the court put us in an awkward position where we were forced to consider re-negotiating (past) settlements. You were an oak, and stood firm. Again ou succeeded where your predecessor failed, and this is another testament to your superior skills. (Ref: Complex construction defect special master and mediation)

My family and I appreciate the expediency in which you handled the case. We wish you a healthy, happy and prosperous future. (Ref. Products liability mediation)

Mr. Polsky is a mediator of the highest competence, and his outstanding professionalism in conducting mediations is a credit to JAMS and to the legal profession.

While it may seem like arbitration and mediation are old news, Alexander Polsky and Deborah David, of JAMS in Los Angeles, presented updated information and new techniques to help claim professionals become more successful in this area of the industry.

Thanks for the help in resolving the case. It truly couldn’t be accomplished without your input. I look forward to working with you again. (Ref: Serious injury case)

You have done in one day what 4 other mediators were unable to accomplish in over 25 sessions. The court is indebted to you for your efforts and creativity.

On behalf of my client and myself I would like the thank you for your service as a mediator in the above referenced matter.You may wish to know that, in each of the three occasions where you served as mediator on a case wherein I served as counsel for one of the parties, you settled the case.This includes the case where you were taken to the hospital.Your professionalism and expertise are greatly appreciated. (Ref: Serious injury mediation)

It was purely because of your excellent professional help that the case was settled. (Ref: International business partnership dispute and trade infringement claim)

Thank you for your hard work.It was a pleasure to finally get to work with you.Your name has been"bandied" about on our employment lawyer listserve as people post inquiries and you always received great reviews.My client felt very comfortable with you and commented that you had a nice, calming style; he also appreciated your honest feedback and felt he could trust you.Those are the types of qualities, along with your legal experience to back you up, which help to make you a great mediator. (Ref: Complex employment mediation)

Thank you for your efforts in resolving the above-entitled case. Quite frankly, I did not feel that this action would settle without your assistance. Again, thank you for your professionalism.

I was extraordinarily pleased with Mr. Polsky’s analysis, effort and perseverance toward attempting to resolve the above referenced matter. Further, his suggestion to meet at lunch with defense counsel was innovative and assisting in developing a rapport, which made final discovery easier as well as eventual settlement. (Ref: Complex business mediation)

Please forgive the delay in writing you this much-deserved “thank you” for the outstanding job you did on this Mediation. … Had you not persuaded the defendants to disclose the 11th hour adverse testimony on the Fire Captain, it would most likely have been a disaster for us at trial. Again, our sincere thank you for a job well done. (Ref: Severe Burn case)

I've been doing this for more than 20 years and I have never seen a mediator take such a personal interest in a case as you have in this one.Mike King has said you're the best.He is right.Thanks for your help.(Ref: Habitability class action mediation)

I look forward to your involvement in the matter and welcome the proactive manner you use in undertaking pre-mediation telephone discussions. (Ref. Employment mediation)

Thank you for all your hard work and extra time.It’s refreshing to know that some mediators put in extra time to get a deal done without looking at the “clock.”Kudos to you and your entire staff…

It was a pleasure working with you. Your “global approach” was insightful and the “process” not only more meaningful, but brought the varied positions to a central point rather readily. I anticipate that we will work together soon.

Thank you, Alex: This was one of the most difficult cases on every level that I have had in many years. I thought your work was excellent. I appreciate (d) your constructive comments.

Thank you for all your assistance in this case. It was one of the more challenging cases I have dealt with, which I consider right in "the Polsky zone." Meaning, when people tell me they have complex cases, or cases with many moving parts, you are always my first recommendation. Thank you.

Your style and realistic approach made the day relatively enjoyable despitedifficult dynamics.While it's distasteful to pay anything under the circumstances, and it would have been a fun trial, you are right that from an economic perspective the settlement was the right thing to do.We'll talk again soon.Regards.

You did a fantastic job with this (difficult) case.

Alex, you did a great job, you are a terrific study!

What they say about you is true you get results!

…you were masterful. I look forward to using your skills in the future.

Thank you so much for your professional and outstanding assistance! Sorry I did not get to say goodbye but had to run for a plane, which I did not make. So it goes.Thanks again. Kelly

As always, you managed to make things come together with a good result for all parties.Your considerable talent and personality makes it a pleasure working with you.I enjoyed our off case conversations and look forward to the next mediation….You are one of the hardest working guys I know.I wish you would slow down just a bit.Not so much you don't have time for our mediations, though.