Charles Rumbaugh

Charles Rumbaugh

Engineer , Attorney at Law , Arbitrator ,

Private Judge , Mediator

CHARLES E. RUMBAUGH

Engineer , Arbitrator/Private Judge/Mediator

Attorney at Law

P.O. Box 2636

Rolling Hills, California 90274

(310) 373-1981 / FAX (310) 373-4182

(888) ADROffice (toll free)

ADRoffice@ieee.org

http://home.earthlink.net/~cerumbaugh/

Introduction

I am a full time Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Neutral specializing in arbitrations and mediations. I have facilitated the negotiation and resolution of hundreds of disputes/controversies and have been the sole arbitrator, party-appointed arbitrator and lead arbitrator on three-member arbitration panels. I have the unique ability to provide creative facilitative problem-solver skills developed through the years combined with practical, real world business/consumer experience with a focus on the parties as customers.

I am a frequent speaker before educational, professional, and trade organizations around the country and internationally on a variety of substantive topics as well as ADR. I have authored over 25 publications and a monthly Internet distributed private newsletter. You may want to visit my website noted above.

ADR Panel Memberships

American Arbitration Association (since 1989)

• Member, AAA Large, Complex Case Program.

• Commercial and Construction Arbitration and Mediation Panels

NASD Regulation

• Certified Arbitrator (Securities and Employment)

ArbitrationWorks, Inc.

• Certified Master Arbitrator/Mediator for entire State of California

Center for Dispute Resolution

• Arbitration/Mediation Panels

Federal District Court and Court of Federal Claims

• Settlement Officer and ADR Panel of Neutrals

Various Superior/Municipal Court ADR Panels

State of California Public Contract Arbitration Panel

Former EEOC Mediator

Mediator for US Department of Forestry Early Intervention Program

Former Federal Administrative Law Judge

Superior Court Judge Pro Tem (1991-2001)

ADR Training

In excess of 150 hours of on-going ADR training coupled with extensive ADR teaching/lecture/speaking experience. Providers of training include Pepperdine University, American Arbitration Association, ArbitrationWorks, Inc., Center for Dispute Resolution, Continuing Education of the Bar, and American Bar Association. Certified by State of California as an ADR instructor. Adjunct faculty, ADR/Business, for several Universities.

ADR Substantive Matter Expertise

Spectrum of commercial and business matters

Domestic and international transactions

Personal injury/tort claims

Securities, franchises, and distributorships

Contract negotiation, drafting, interpretations, and disputes

Real property, Landlord/Tenant, construction issues/defects and construction changes/extras/claims

Insurance

Employment/Title VI/ Discrimination

Product liability

Recent Mediation Evaluations

“He worked hard at getting the parties to come together—he has a nice manner while still

being firm.”

“Friendly, Professional, Informed.”

“Moved matter along.”

“Relaxed but focused.”

“Tenacious and patient.”

“Open and easy going—gets down to the issues quickly.”

“Sensitive to clients’ needs.”

“ I believe he was deeply concerned to solve this case. I wish to thank him for his diligence.”

References available upon request

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association (Judicial Division, Dispute Resolution, Real Property, Public Contract Law Sections, and Construction and Franchise Forums)

California State Bar Franchise Law Committee (Co-Chair 2002-2003)

Founder/Co-Chair of ADR Committee, National Contract Management Association

Chair of Acquisition Information, Institute for Supply Management (formerly National Association of Purchasing Management)

Co-Chair of International Section (1996-2000), Society of Professionals In Dispute Resolution

ADR Committee, International Bar Association

Consultant in drafting “Mediator Practice Standards,” California Dispute Resolution Council.

Christian Legal Society. Former President and member of Board of Directors (1997-1999) of Pasadena, California non-profit Center for Conflict Resolution (CCR), a Christian Conciliation Service.

Active member of California State Bar (#51482), U.S. District Court, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and U.S. Supreme Court.

Professional Experience

As a licensed attorney (Martindale-Hubbell “AV” rating), I commenced my legal career as a securities counsel (enforcement and qualifications) with the California Department of Corporations. Subsequently, I have held major executive and legal positions with Hughes Aircraft Company and Lear Astronics. Earlier, I was an Engineer with Westinghouse Electric Corporation.

Professional Education

I have a Bachelor of Science degree from UCLA in Engineering (1966), a Juris Doctor degree from California Western School of Law (1971), and an Advanced Management Program Certificate from USC (1993).