Rick Morefield is listed as an approved neutral for the Early Assessment Program in the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri. Mr. Morefield has 26 years experience in litigating and trying personal injury and commercial cases, having tried many to successful verdict. Mr. Morefield’s experience includes representing plaintiffs and defendants and he believes this balance will be helpful in his mediation practice. Mr. Morefield welcomes the opportunity to provide his services as a neutral and a mediator.
Pat Bottaro is now listed as an approved neutral for the Early Assessment Program in the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri. Mr. Bottaro has 27 years experience in litigating personal injury cases, having tried many to successful verdict. Mr. Bottaro looks forward to providing services as a neutral and as a mediator.
Rebecca Yocum is now listed as an approved neutral for the Early Assessment Program in the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri. Ms. Yocum has 28 years experience in litigating commercial, employment and real estate cases, having tried many to successful verdict. Ms. Yocum welcomes the opportunity to provide her services as a neutral.
Pat Bottaro, Rick Morefield and Beckie Yocum completed mediation training at the UMKC School of Law March 26-28, 2012. Each of the firm’s shareholders are now qualified to conduct mediations and to be listed on court mediator rosters under Missouri Rule 17. Each of the firm’s shareholders are available to serve as mediators in civil litigation matters.