Contra Costa — ADR-601: Discovery Facilitator Application

Source: https://contracosta.courts.ca.gov/system/files/general/adr601_discofacil-app_fillable.pdf

DISCOVERY FACILITATOR APPLICATION CONTRA COSTA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT

Please note that unless you specify otherwise, the information you provide will be given to litigants, will appear on subject-specific lists, may be added to our facilitator binders, and posted on the court’s website.

Name: ____________________________________________________________________________ First Middle Last Firm or Office Name: _________________________________________________________________ Office Address: _____________________________________________________________________ Street City State Zip Office Phone: _____________________________ Office Fax: ___________________________ E-Mail Address: ____________________________ Website: ____________________________

Calif. State Bar No.: ________________________

CIVIL LITIGATION EXPERIENCE

I have at least 10 years experience in Civil Litigation or Probate law and I am generally familiar with the California Discovery Act. Before taking any Discovery Facilitator appointments, I will have reviewed Chapter 8 (“Discovery”) of The Rutter Group, Civil Procedure Before Trial publication.

Year Admitted/Licensed in California: _______

Law School: __________________________________________ Year law degree received: _______ Are you currently actively engaged in the practice of law? Yes No

Languages spoken other than English (please indicate if fluent): ____________________________

Current Practice -- Please list the areas of law in which you are the most active:

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Has the California State Bar or other legal/professional organization imposed any disciplinary action, suspension from practice, or fine in excess of $250 against you? Yes No If yes, please explain:

ADR-601 Rev. 10/24/17 Discovery Facilitator Application

ELECTRONIC DISCOVERY

I have experience in the field of electronic discovery and would be willing to accept appointments in electronic discovery disputes. Yes No

PROBATE DISCOVERY

I have experience in the field of probate law and would be willing to accept appointments in probate discovery disputes. Yes No

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CASES PER YEAR:

I would like my Discovery Facilitator assignments to be limited to ____ cases/year.

CERTIFICATION

I certify that I will comply with all Local and Civil Department Rules regarding the Discovery Facilitator Program and I agree to serve as a Discovery Facilitator without compensation, unless all parties to the action agree in advance to pay compensation for services.

Dated:ted: ______________________________________ _______________________________________ Applicant

Please return Application to the Court Discovery Facilitator Program by fax (925) 608-2109 or by email: ADRDiscoveryFacilitator@contracosta.courts.ca.gov.

ADR-601 Rev. 10/24/17 Discovery Facilitator Application