Debra Bogaards, Esq.

Debra Bogaards brings over 40 years of legal experience to her role as a private mediator at ADR Services, Inc., with a proven track record of mediating hundreds of cases and achieving a settlement rate above 98%. As a mandatory settlement conference officer in San Francisco for over five years and in Marin County for almost 30 years, Ms. Bogaards offers a unique perspective derived from representing both plaintiffs and defendants throughout her career. Her subject matter expertise spans a broad spectrum, including employment disputes (wage and hour, discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination), personal injury (catastrophic injury, wrongful death, toxic tort, rideshare cases), elder neglect and abuse, and landlord-tenant disputes (wrongful eviction, habitability breaches).

Ms. Bogaards is known for her warm, compassionate demeanor paired with a direct and no-nonsense approach. She engages attorneys and parties respectfully, discussing case strengths and weaknesses openly and professionally. With extensive experience that garners respect from seasoned trial attorneys, Ms. Bogaards is committed to reaching resolutions with grit and determination.

In her mediation practice, Ms. Bogaards excels at quickly grasping the heart of disputes and conducting thorough pre-mediation preparation. She offers detailed discussions on case merits and potential resolutions, often providing additional guidance or tasks for parties to consider before mediation. Should a case not settle during the hearing, Ms. Bogaards provides ongoing support at no extra cost until a resolution is achieved. This client-centered approach underscores Ms. Bogaards’ commitment to achieving successful outcomes and solidifies her reputation as a highly effective and likeable mediator in complex legal matters.

dbogaards@adrservices.com (415) 772-0900 www.bogaardsadr.com