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Alternative Dispute Resolution

May 12, 2012

Victor Bianchini

Neutral Victor Bianchini doesn't subscribe to the idea both parties should leave unhappy.


By Pat Broderick


Daily Journal Staff Writer


SAN DIEGO - Victor E. Bianchini recalled a particularly challenging mediation he had as a superior court judge involving two steel company executives.


"They were two very strong, very intelligent businessmen, both were very successful, and totally at odds with one another."


Bianchini's instincts told him the two alpha males might do well to meet one-on-one, with no lawyers pre...

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