Edith R. Matthai, Esq.

With over four decades of legal practice, this neutral transitioned to full-time dispute resolution following a prolific career as a trial attorney. Her background includes representing both plaintiffs and defendants across a broad spectrum of civil litigation, with a particular emphasis on complex professional liability and commercial disputes. She has successfully handled hundreds of mediations and arbitrations, drawing on her extensive experience in the courtroom to facilitate resolutions in high-stakes matters.

A seasoned trial veteran whose leadership in major bar associations provides unique credibility in complex professional and commercial disputes.

One of the few practitioners to have served as President of both the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel.

She is widely regarded by peers and clients as a highly prepared and tenacious neutral who combines deep legal knowledge with a practical, common-sense approach to settlement. Counsel frequently note her ability to navigate highly emotional disputes with a calm and authoritative presence.