Why Dr. Lew Linet?

Throughout my thirty years in the Automobile Business and thirteen years as an Expert Witness in the area of Dealership Standards & Practices, I’ve felt that most of the cases, in which I’ve testified, could have, should have and would have been settled if only an Auto Industry Mediator, that is, one who knows “CarSpeak” had been employed to bring the opposing parties to settlement.  Luckily for me, of course, these cases didn’t settle otherwise I’d have had to go out and get a real job.

As we both know trial is, at best, risky business, fraught with more potholes than the streets of L.A. after a rain storm.  How often do you go in with a “slam-dunk” but come out with a “penalty”?  Clearly, Mediation is the best path to take whenever possible.

As I considered expanding my Witness practice into Mediation, and aware of the fierce competition,  I researched all of the ADR panels I could find but could not find one single Mediator with an Auto Industry background and yet, there’s so much automobile-related litigation happening.  As a car business insider, I’m able to bring, to the table, specialized information helpful in facilitating resolutions that are truly wins for all parties.

My father, who practiced law for seventy-five years, used to tell me that there are always at least two legitimate sides to every story.  Having now testified for both plaintiffs and defendants, in the words of Joni Mitchell, “I’ve looked at life from both sides now” and therefore bring, to your Mediation, a tremendous sense of neutrality and understanding.

A great Mediator or “Settlement Salesman” has to be a great Closer that is, a master of the “Would-ja-takes”, “If-I-could-wouldjas” and the “What-ifs”.  I have closed, literally, thousands of deals and have encountered all of the disputes which arise in the car business. I am expert in Industry Standards & Practices and have a great understanding of relevant law.  Most importantly, I know “CarSpeak” and will be able to identify the issues & interests, uncover hidden agenda, come up with creative solutions and, most importantly, save you lots of time and money.

I invite you to bring me your case and, together, let’s make it go away today!

And say, if you’d like a Resume, Fee Schedule and Reference list, they’re yours for the asking.

Thanks for your consideration and hope to hear from you soon.

Lewis R. Linet, Jr., Ph.D.
B.A., Ph.D. - Economics
Member - Los Angeles County Bar Association