EXPERIENCE…
With years of experience, Judge Fields understands the importance of quality alternative dispute resolution processes.
As an experienced Arizona attorney, he has represented litigants in nearly every type of case.
As a member of the judiciary, Judge Fields has presided over numerous complex civil and criminal matters. Judge Fields' biography is available on the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals: www.nadn.org/kenneth-fields
Honorable (Ret.)
Ken Fields
LAWYER & MEDIATION SERVICES
We provide an alternative to costly litigation
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VIDEO CONFERENCE SCHEDULES AVAILABLE (ZOOM)
ONLINE SERVICES
In 2020 Judge (ret) Fields began conducting both mediations and arbitrations via video conferencing using Zoom software. During the coronavirus crisis (COVID-19), this capability will allow you to continue your representation of your clients and resolve disputes without in-person meetings in mediation or arbitration. Links compatible for mobile phone, desktop, or tablet format will be provided with your confirmed scheduled event.
Fields Mediation provides prompt, effective alternative dispute resolution services to help you settle disputes quickly and without excessive costs. You are involved in determining whether the method of resolution is mediation, arbitration, fact determination using a special master, or neutral evaluation.
Judge Fields works directly with you to reach efficient and economical dispute mediation resolution to your dispute and to ensure that the facilitated agreement is a product of your efforts and desires.
At Fields Mediation, we provide consultation, conflict resolution, dispute mediation and arbitration services to participants in areas including, but not limited to the following:
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Bankruptcy Mediation
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Employment Mediation
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Divorce Mediation
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Child Custody Mediation
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Business Law Mediation
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Real Estate Mediation
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Technology Mediation
QUALIFICATIONS
Professional mediation is about conflict resolution skills. When it comes to solving your conflict, hire the best. Judge Fields brings with him the following qualifications and experience that make him the right choice for you:
Admitted
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District of Columbia (1974)
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Arizona (1977)
Trial Attorney
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U.S. Department of Justice, Criminal & Civil Rights Divisions, Washington D.C., 1974 – 1982; Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona
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Private Practice of Law, Civil and Criminal Practice, 1982-1989
Judge
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Trial Judge, Superior Court of Arizona, 1989 to 2007
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Presiding Judge, Domestic Relations Department, Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County, AZ, 1993-1995
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Judge, Arizona Complex Civil Litigation Court, 2002-2007
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Military Trial Judge, State of Arizona, 2010-2015
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Arbitrator/Mediator, 2007 to present
Expert/Consultant
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U.S.-Canadian Evaluation Team sponsored by USAID to assess State Court Reforms,
United States of Mexico, 2007
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Arbitrator/Mediator, since 2007
Adjunct Faculty & Instructor
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US Army Command and General Staff College, 1988-1995
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Judicial Remedies, Arizona State University College of Law, Fall Semester 2013
Founding Member
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State Bar of Arizona, Criminal Justice Section (Past Chair)
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Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice (Past Officer)
Member
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National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals , Hon. Kenneth L. Fields
- U. S. Army Ranger Association, Life Member
- 6th Cavalry Association, Life Member and Past Commander (President)
- Center for International Legal Studies, an Austrian Non-Profit, Salzburg, Austria
Chair, International Symposium on Mediation, Salzburg, Austria, 2015, 2017, and 2019
Congress of Fellows
What Makes a Professional Mediator?
Dispute mediation and arbitration tend to be cheaper and quicker methods for reaching resolutions. Jurisdictions seem increasingly aware of the value of mediation, as all have alternative dispute resolution programs.
In fact, some now require alternative resolution among certain disputants.Although all Arizona counties require basic mediation training, there are no state requirements or guidelines for the practice of mediation.
So, be wary. Retain a well-qualified, knowledgeable mediator to facilitate the resolution of your dispute. You want only the best mediator to help settle your conflict out of court.
EXPERIENCE
With years of experience, Judge Fields understands the importance of quality alternative dispute resolution processes.
As an experienced Arizona attorney, he has represented litigants in nearly every type of case. As a member of the judiciary, Judge Fields has presided over numerous complex civil and criminal matters:
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Land Condemnation
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Redistricting of Political Voting Boundaries for State Legislative and Congressional Districts
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Accounting Fraud and Professional Malpractice
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Intergovernmental Relations
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Education
Invited Speaker
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National Judicial College, Madrid, Spain, Comparative Law-Civil Procedure, 2004
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Complex Construction Defect Litigation, Brookings Institute/American Enterprise Joint Project for Judicial Education, Washington, DC, 2006
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Construction Defect Litigation, Colorado Springs, CO and Key West, FL, 2005 and 2007
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Electronic Litigation and Electronic Court Filing, 2004 and 2006
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Formation of Complex or Business Courts at Florida Bar Convention, 2007
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Azov Legal Conference 2014, Bedanyansk, Ukraine, Paper Presentation: Specialty Litigation: Business Courts in the United States, An Arizona Experience
Guest Lecturer, Center for International Legal Studies, Senior Lawyers Program,
Law Faculty, Courses:
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Alternative Dispute Resolution with Focus on Mediation
Serbia, 2013
Kosovo 2018
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Business Law
Kosovo 2014
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Comparative Law
Russia 2015
Board of Advisors
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Brookings Institute-American Enterprise Joint Project for Judicial Education, Washington, DC