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About Donald
Curriculum Vitae
Conflict Specialist · Mediator · 2000 Fresno Street, Suite 100, Fresno, California 93721
Education
| 2015 | CSU, Fullerton — Conservator & Trustee Management |
| 2012 | Fresno Pacific University Fresno, CA — MA, Mediation, Conflict Studies & Peacemaking |
| 2004 | Fresno Co. Farm Bureau FAACT — Graduate |
| 2002 | Leadership Fresno Class XVIII — Graduate |
| 1977 | UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA — BA, Rhetoric |
Certifications and License
| 2016 | California Licensed Professional Fiduciary PF-913 |
| 2015 | Certified Professional Fiduciary Management for Conservators, CSU, Fullerton |
| 2015 | Certified Professional Fiduciary Management for Trustees, CSU, Fullerton |
| 2015 | Advanced Practitioner, Academy of Family Mediators of the Association for Conflict Resolution,, AFM AP |
| 2014 | Fresno Pacific University Certificate in Mediation |
| 2003 | Superior Court of California, County of Fresno, Mediation Panel Training |
Employment
| Sept 2017 | Donald E. Fischer, PF-913 — CA Licensed Professional Fiduciary |
| 2016–Aug 2017 | Central Valley Fiduciary Services — Licensed Professional Fiduciary |
| 2012–June 2015 | Fresno Pacific University CPACS Mediation Services — Director Mediation Services Civil/Probate Division |
| 2007–2012 | Fresno Pacific University Mediation Services — Program Director, CPACS Lead Mediator DRPASuperior CourtAnnexed,Fresno County |
| 2007–2009 | Superior Court, County of Fresno — Early Neutral Evaluation Implementation Coordinator |
| 2007 | Superior Court, Fresno County — Advanced Mediator Trainer |
| 2006–Present | Superior Court, Fresno County — Research Consultant |
| 2003–2007 | FPU Mediation Services — Mediation Case Manager / Mediator Superior Court, Fresno County |
| 2003–Present | Donald Fischer Mediation Services — Mediator – Civil, Probate, Family, Community |
Panel Membership
| 2016–Present | Family Law Mediation Panel — CA Superior Court, County of Fresno |
| 2016–Present | Estate Planning Council — Fresno, California |
| 2016–Present | Mediation Panel — CA Superior Court, County of Kings |
| 2016–Present | CA Agricultural Mediation Program — USDA, CA Dept. of Food & Agriculture Contract Services |
| 2014–Present | Workplace Conflict Management — Department of the Interior Contract Services |
| 2007–Present | Attorney Fee Arbitration Panel — County Bar Association, Fresno, California |
Acknowledgments
| 2009–2015 | ADR Settlement Officer — Superior Court of California, County of Fresno |
Experience
| 2014–Present | Special Needs Trust — Trustee |
| 2012–Present | Probate Mediation — Mediator |
| 2006 | Fresno Co. Superior Court, ADR — Judge Mediation Training |
| 2005–Present | Fresno Co. Superior Court — Settlement Agent |
| 2005 | U.S. Equal Employ Op Com — Pro Bono Mediator |
| 2003–Present | Better Business Bureau, Fresno — Mediator |
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| 2003–Present | Victim Offender Reconciliation — Volunteer Mediator |
| 2003–Present | Community Justice Conference — Volunteer Mediator |
| 1999–2006 | LACN Insurance Program — Trustee |
| 2003–2004 | Fresno Co. Superior Court — Intern Premarital MediatorFamily Court Services |
Presentations
| March 2015 | “The Use of Mediation and Restorative Justice in Elder Abuse Issues” — Elder Abuse Services, Inc. (EASI) Intern Certification, CFSU Campus |
| October 2014 | “Conflict Resolution for Families Addressing Elder Issues before Abuse Occurs” — Fresno-Madera Agency on Aging |
| September 2014 | “Eclectic Family Law Mediation Concept” — Fresno County Bar Association, Family Law Section |
| April 2014 | “How to Create a Successful Court-Connected Probate Mediation Program” — ACR Elder Section, Webinar, Adobe Connect |
| March 2014 | “Restorative Justice Approach to Court-Connected Conflicts” — Fresno City Summit, Community Transformation Program |
| March 2014 | “Making a Living in Conflict Resolution Focus on Arbitration” |
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| February 2014 | Elder Issue Mediation and Confidentiality, Victim Services Certificate Program, — Department of Criminology, California State University, Fresno |
| March 2013 | When is Elder Issue Mediation Appropriate, — Elder Abuse Services, Inc. Annual Retreat, Fresno, CA |
| September 2012 | Attitude is Everything: Creating a Positive Attitude, — Claremont EAP |
| June 2012 | Eldercare Stress: A Family Balancing Act, Mediation for Families Caring for an Aging Loved One, — ACR International, Elder Section |
| March 2012 | Elder Conferencing and Mediation, Preventing Elder Abuse, — Clovis Adult School, Clovis, CA |
| October 2010 | Elder Care Mediation in Community Programs, — CDRC Annual ADR Policy Conference, Loyola Law School |
| April 2010 | Elder Care and Families in Conflict, — Retired Communication Workers of America |
| March 2010 | Mediating Elder Conflict Issues, — Association for Conflict Resolution/ CCC Annual Conference |
| March 2009 | Conflict Resolution in the Workplace: An Overview, — Claremont EAP |
| 2008–2009 | Early Neutral Evaluation, The Fresno Superior Court Process, — Presented to multiple firms with twenty or more attorneys |
| August 2008 | Dealing with Conflict Alzheimer’s Creates in Families, — Somerford Place, Fresno |
| March 2008 | Evaluator Training, ENE Implementation, — Fresno Superior Court |
| April 2008 | Community Roundtable for Fresno County Service Providers |
| March 2007 | “Court Connected Mediation: “Bringing Litigants to the Table” — ACR/CCC Annual Conference |
| November 2006 | “Facilitative Mediation” — Fresno Superior Court Judges |
| November 2005 | Fresno Superior Court Family Law Section |
| October 2005 | Central California Trial Lawyers Association |
| June 2005 | Victim Offender Reconciliation Training Program |
Continuing Education
| 2022 | Professional Fiduciary Association Annual Conference |
| 2022 | Fresno County Bar Association Estate, Trust, Probate Section CLE sessions |
| 2021 | Professional Fiduciary Association Annual Conference |
| 2021 | Fresno County Bar Association Estate, Trust, Probate Section CLE session |
| 2021 | Fresno Estate Planning Council Informational and collaborative sessions |
| 2020 | Professional Fiduciary Association Annual Conference |
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| 2020 | Fresno County Bar Association Estate, Trust, Probate Section CLE sessions |
| 2020 | Fresno Estate Planning Council Informational and collaborative sessions |
| 2019 | Professional Fiduciary Association Annual Conference |
| 2019 | Fresno County Bar Association Estate, Trust, Probate Section CLE sessions |
| 2019 | Fresno Estate Planning Council Informational and collaborative sessions |
| 2018 | Professional Fiduciary Association Annual Conference |
| 2018 | Fresno County Bar Association Estate, Trust, Probate Section CLE sessions |
| 2018 | Fresno Estate Planning Council Informational and collaborative sessions |
| 2017 | Professional Fiduciary Association Annual Conference |
| 2017 | Fresno County Bar Association Estate, Trust, Probate Section CLE session |
| 2017 | Fresno Estate Planning Council Informational and collaborative sessions |
| April 2016 | The Ripple Effects of Partner Violence, Fresno Superior Court/ACRCCC |
| May 2015 | Certified Professional Fiduciary Management for Trustees, CSU, Fullerton |
| 2015–2012 | Fresno County Bar, Estate and Trust Section, CLE |
| 2015 | Project First Step, CCLS |
| 2015–2009 | Fresno County Bar, Family Law Section, CLE |
| 2014–2000 | State Bar of California Annual Meetings, CLE |
| 2013 | Domestic Violence in Conflict Resolution |
| October 2010 | UC Berkeley The Mindful Lawyer Practices & Prospects Conference |
| October 2010 | California Dispute Resolution Council ADR Policy Conference |
| August 2010 | ACR/CCC Conflict Coaching |
| July 2010 | Fresno Pacific University Basic Institute Training, Conflict Resolution |
| April 2010 | California AOC/JC Conference on Self-Represented Litigants |
| April 2010 | ABA Section of Dispute Resolution Conference |
| March 2010 | Association for Conflict Resolution/CCC Annual Conference |
More upon Request
Organizational Memberships
- Member of Professional Fiduciary Association of California
- Member of the Academy of Family Mediators APFM (2014-Present)
- Board Booster, Association for Conflict Resolution, Central California
- Association for Conflict Resolution, Elder Section Program Committee
- Board Member, California Dispute Resolution Council CDRD (2010-2013)
- Co-Chair, State Bar of CA Litigation Section, Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee (2012-13)
- County of Fresno, Superior Court ADR Oversight Committee (associate)
- President Association for Conflict Resolution, Central California Chapter (2007-08)
- Member Association for Conflict Resolution, International
- Lumber Association of California, Nevada and Hawaii (Director & Trustee 14 years)
- Rotary International (23 years, Club President, Regional Representative, District Nominating Committee, International Youth Exchange Admin)
- Fresno County Board of Supervisors, Tourism Committee
Mediation Fees
| Civil Limited, Business Conflict & Pre-Litigation | $750 First 2 Hours then $280/Hour |
| Civil Unlimited | $2,250 per Day – $1,200 per 1/2 Day |
| Workplace Issues (pre-litigation) | $1,800 per Day |
| Employment | $3,000 per Day |
| Marital Dissolution | $750 First 2 Hours then $280/Hour |
| Elder Issue Family Conferencing | By Appointment |
| Mediation Coaching | $250 per Hour |
Audio-Visual Teleconferencing Available
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Donald E. Fischer, M.A.
Mediator · Licensed Professional Fiduciary
Office in Fresno