Education
Lincoln University Law School, LL.B. 1978
California State Bar
Admitted 1979 · Bar #85783
Rating
Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished
License
CA Private Investigator #PI 6189
About Ron Arendt
Ronald A. Arendt, Esq. is a California-based mediator, arbitrator, and attorney specializing in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) with over four decades of experience in litigation, arbitration, and mediation services. Since 2008, he has provided neutral services through Legal ADR Services, offering mediation, arbitration, and binding arbitration across civil disputes, including automobile, professional, product liability, and insurance matters.
Crafting detailed arbitration decisions that balance factual clarity and legal precision — with typical rulings delivered within ten business days.
Mr. Arendt serves on multiple respected mediation and arbitration panels, including the California Third District Court of Appeal (3rd DCA) Mediation Panel, the Resolute Systems Panel, the Kaiser Office of the Independent Administrator (OIA) Panel, and those of Sacramento, San Joaquin, and El Dorado Counties. He has been recognized for his commitment to community service as Placer County Mandatory Settlement Conference (MSC) Pro Bono Attorney of the Year (2017) and continues to serve as a Special Master to the California State Bar (2008–present).
A graduate of Lincoln University Law School (LL.B., 1978), Mr. Arendt was admitted to the California State Bar in 1979 (Bar #85783) and holds a Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished Rating for professional excellence. His ADR credentials include advanced training through the Pepperdine University School of Law Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution (2009) and specialized training under Dana Curtis, 3rd DCA Mediation (2012).
Mr. Arendt's professional background also includes service as a California licensed private investigator (License #PI 6189, since 1974) and earlier experience as a bodily injury and property damage claims adjuster for the Auto Club of Southern California and Grange Insurance. His litigation career (1979–2016) featured numerous seven-figure settlements in complex tort and insurance defense matters.
A U.S. Navy veteran (1966–1972) with an honorable discharge after service in Vietnam, Mr. Arendt brings integrity, discipline, and fairness to every case. He is an active member of the Sacramento County Bar Association ADR Section and has served as an MSC Pro Tem Judge for both Sacramento and Placer Counties.
He conducts mediations and arbitrations both in person and via Zoom, maintaining strict confidentiality throughout the process. Current rates begin at $500 per hour, with a two-hour minimum for two-party mediations.
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Four decades of hands-on experience across the full spectrum of civil dispute resolution.
Facilitative and evaluative mediation for civil disputes — automobile, professional liability, product liability, and insurance matters — conducted in person or via Zoom.
Binding and non-binding arbitration with detailed written decisions typically delivered within ten business days, ensuring efficiency and reliability for all parties.
Serving as Special Master to the California State Bar since 2008 and as MSC Pro Tem Judge for Sacramento and Placer Counties, bringing judicial-level oversight to complex matters.
Decades of experience as a claims adjuster and litigator in complex tort and insurance defense matters, with a track record of numerous seven-figure settlements.
Licensed California private investigator since 1974 (License #PI 6189), providing investigative expertise that informs thorough, fact-based dispute analysis.
Advanced training from Pepperdine University's Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution (2009) and specialized training under Dana Curtis, 3rd DCA Mediation (2012).
Career Milestones
1966 – 1972
U.S. Navy Service
Honorably discharged following service in Vietnam. Military service instilled the integrity, discipline, and fairness that define every case today.
1974
Licensed Private Investigator
Obtained California PI License #PI 6189, building investigative skills that would later inform rigorous fact-finding in dispute resolution.
1978 – 1979
Law Degree & Bar Admission
Earned LL.B. from Lincoln University Law School and was admitted to the California State Bar (Bar #85783).
1979 – 2016
Litigation Career
Practiced civil litigation with numerous seven-figure settlements in complex tort and insurance defense matters across California.
2008
Legal ADR Services Founded
Established Legal ADR Services, providing neutral mediation, arbitration, and binding arbitration. Appointed Special Master to the California State Bar.
2009 – 2012
Advanced ADR Training
Completed advanced dispute resolution training at Pepperdine University's Straus Institute (2009) and under Dana Curtis, 3rd DCA Mediation (2012).
2017
Pro Bono Attorney of the Year
Recognized by Placer County as MSC Pro Bono Attorney of the Year for outstanding commitment to community service and access to justice.
Professional Affiliations
Serving on the most respected ADR panels across Northern California.
Third District Court of Appeal
Neutral Dispute Resolution Services
Office of the Independent Administrator
Mandatory Settlement Conference
Mandatory Settlement Conference
Mandatory Settlement Conference
Recognition
A career defined by professional excellence, community service, and the highest ethical standards in dispute resolution.
Highest peer-reviewed rating for professional excellence and ethical standards
Placer County Mandatory Settlement Conference — community service recognition
Continuous appointment since 2008 — present
Sacramento and Placer Counties
1978
Lincoln University Law School
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) — Juris Doctor equivalent
1979
California State Bar
Admitted to practice · Bar #85783
2009
Pepperdine University School of Law
Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution — Advanced ADR Training
2012
Specialized Mediation Training
Under Dana Curtis · 3rd DCA Mediation Program
Ongoing
Active member · ADR Section
Under Dana Curtis · 3rd DCA Mediation Program
How It Works
A clear, confidential, and efficient path to resolution — in person or via Zoom.
1.
Initial Consultation
Discuss your case, understand the process, and confirm the right ADR approach — mediation or arbitration.
2.
Session Scheduling
Coordinate a convenient date for all parties. Sessions available in person or via secure Zoom conference.
3.
Neutral Proceedings
Mr. Arendt facilitates or adjudicates with strict confidentiality, impartiality, and decades of expertise.
4.
Resolution & Ruling
Reach a binding or non-binding outcome. Arbitration decisions typically delivered within ten business days.
Ready to Resolve?
With over four decades of experience and a commitment to fair, efficient resolution, Ronald A. Arendt, Esq. is ready to help you move forward. Rates from $500/hour with a two-hour minimum.
