F. Phillip Hosp, Esq.
Case Manager: Elvira Camacho
Tel: (213) 683-1600 Ext. 37
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Following a 40-year litigation practice devoted to resolving all types of litigation including commercial, auto, common carrier, construction defect, general negligence, insurance and products liability disputes, Phil Hosp began his full-time ADR practice in 2004 and quickly became one of the most effective mediators in Southern California.
Phil now specializes in resolving disputes between individuals and complex corporate systems such as businesses and insurance companies. He has successfully resolved hundreds of civil cases, involving business and employment issues, personal injury and real property disputes, and construction defect claims. Additionally, Mr. Hosp has been a leading lawyer in the banking industry, having served as general counsel to three California banks and board member on a major foreign-owned bank.
As a testament to his skill and success as a mediator, Mr. Hosp has been selected as the “Top Mediation Attorney” by Pasadena Magazine for the last four consecutive years and as a “Super Lawyer” by Super Lawyers Magazine for the last two consecutive years.
Phil Hosp is available to serve as mediator and as arbitrator in matters throughout Southern California.
LEGAL BACKGROUND
2004 – 2012 Hosp Mediation, Mediator & Arbitrator
1993 – 2004 Hosp Gilbert Bergsten & Hough, Managing Director
1983 – 1993 Hosp Granieri & Cairns, Managing Partner
1980 – 1983 Los Angeles Superior Court, Judge Pro Tem1977 – 1983 Hartman Hosp Richard & Schelegel, Managing Partner
1970 – 1977 Spray Gould & Bowers, Litigator
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Banking/collection
- Business/Commercial Disputes
- Complex Litigation
- Construction Defect
- Employment
- Insurance Coverage/Bad Faith
- Personal Injury
- Professional Liability
- Real Estate
EDUCATION
1969 Loyola Law School, Juris Doctorate
1966 University of Southern California, Bachelor’s degree
DISPUTE RESOLUTION TRAINING
2012 AAA Advanced Mediator Training “Managing the Dynamics of a Multi-Party Case”
2011 ABA “How to Become a More Effective Neutral”
2008 LASC Neutral Orientation Program
2004 Straus Institute – Pepperdine School of Law, Mediation Training – “Mediating Construction Disputes”
2003 Straus Institute – Pepperdine School of Law, Mediation Training – “Advanced Mediation”
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & HONORS
- “Top Mediation Attorney” by Pasadena Magazine: 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012
- “Super Lawyer – ADR category” by Super Lawyers Magazine: 2011 and 2012
- Admitted to Practice: California, US District Court, US Court of Appeals, US Supreme Court
- Los Angeles County Bar Association
- Pasadena Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Association of Business Trial Lawyers
- Association of Southern California Defense Counsel
- Defense Research Institute
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