People choose alternative dispute resolution (ADR) because they need a matter resolved as quickly and cost-effectively as possible. That’s why it’s important to choose the right practitioner for the task.
Gus Richardson has a proven record of resolving hundreds of disputes in a wide range of diverse and challenging civil matters.
He brings to each arbitration or mediation extensive experience with litigation and the law, as well as:
- Strong inter-personal skills
- Deep understanding of legal principles
- Excellent listening and writing skills
- Capacity to help parties find resolutions while maintaining his objectivity and neutrality
- Ability to render clear, comprehensive and confidential decisions in a matter of weeks
Background
- Practiced civil litigation for over thirty years with a primary focus on insurance defence work
- Appeared in all levels of the Nova Scotia and Ontario court systems
- Acted for both plaintiffs and defendants
- Special expertise in contractual interpretation, including insurance coverage, issues of good/bad faith and labour matters
- Over 15 years experience as an Adjudicator, Arbitrator and Mediator
- Published articles and made presentations on a large number of legal issues
- Chartered Arbitrator (ADR Institute of Canada)
- Fellow, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
- Member, National Academy of Arbitrators
- Member, Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society, and Law Society of Upper Canada
- Vice-Chair, Nova Scotia Labour Board
- Adjudicator, Nova Scotia Small Claims Court
- Former Part-Time Member, Public Service Labour Relations Board
- Queen’s Counsel (2005)
For Gus’ complete resume, click here
