ABOUT ED OSTER

EDUCATION & MEMBERSHIPS

• Stanford University, B.A., (1972)
• University of California at Davis, King Hall, J.D. (1976)
• Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, “Mediating the Litigated Case” (6-day, 2013)
• Negotiation Institute, Advanced Negotiations for Complex Litigation (2-day, 1988)
• Member, Orange County Bar Association
• Member, State Bar of California
• Member, Southern California Mediation Association 

CAREER &  EXPERIENCE

• Mediator (2013-2021)
• Partner, Barger & Wolen, specializing in insurance and commercial cases (1990-2013)
• Partner, Cummins & White (1988-1990)
• Partner, Kranz & Oster, subsequently Oster, Schubert & Rutten (1983-1988)
• Partner, Bruck, Kranz & Perry (1980-1983)
• Associate, Cummins, White & Breidenbach, Breidenbach et al (1976-1980)
• Court-appointed Arbitrator, Orange County Superior Court
• Judge Pro Tem, Orange County Superior Court
• Mediation Panel, Orange County Superior Court

As a trial lawyer for 38 years, Ed Oster handled insurance coverage, complex bad faith, commercial and real estate litigation at the highest levels. During that time he gained a lifetime of experience in all phases of civil litigation as well as an insider’s knowledge of the insurance industry.  More importantly, he earned the trust and confidence of both co-counsel and adversaries, now among his biggest supporters. 

Click here to read the September 30, 2016 Daily Journal profile of Ed Oster

MCLE CALIFORNIA STATE BAR APPROVED PROVIDER

     Most recent program Ed presented in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Long Beach, Glendale and San Diego:

• "Practice Tips for Better Mediation Results:  What Works and Why" - 1.0 Hour credit
• "Mediation Ethics:  What You Need to Know"  - 1.0 Hour
• "Mediating Insurance Disputes" - 1.0 Hour credit