Comprehensive Mediation Services in the Bay Area
Expertise in Regional Transit and Public Entity Disputes
Bruno A. Peguese offers unparalleled mediation services in the Bay Area, leveraging his multifaceted background as a real estate professional in a regional transit agency. His comprehensive understanding of regional transit systems and public entities’ intricacies uniquely positions him to address disputes efficiently.
Resolving Complex Disagreements
Public entities often face disagreements involving internal power dynamics, external companies seeking construction opportunities, and governmental bodies that control vital resources. These conflicts commonly cause delays in construction scheduling, leading to increased costs and hindering development efforts.
Mr. Peguese’s mediation services are designed to resolve these complex issues. By establishing rapport with all parties and facilitating open communication, he helps achieve workable agreements that maintain the project’s trajectory. With over 30 years of experience, Mr. Peguese has successfully mediated hundreds of sessions, ensuring timely and cost-effective resolutions for all stakeholders.
Mr. Peguese’s Mediation Expertise Cover:
- Real Property Matters/Landlord-Tenant Concerns/Easement/Permits
- Contract Matters
- Intellectual Property Law Matters
- Personal Injury Matters
- Land Purchase
- Right-of-Way Issues
- Planning and Development Concerns
- Condemnation Issues
- Environmental Waste Issues/Contamination and Dumping Issues/Property Damage
- Municipal, State, Regional, and Federal Issues Regarding Development
- Construction Issues
- Real Estate Matters
Areas of Conflict Resolution
- Eminent Domain and Relocation
Mr. Peguese possesses extensive knowledge and expertise in the constitutional provisions governing the act of public taking, particularly in the realm of eminent domain. His proficiency encompasses the entire trajectory, from initial settlement negotiations to implementing eminent domain in the courts.
During this comprehensive process, Mr. Peguese has orchestrated and participated in numerous administrative review hearings, meticulously prepared legal memorandums and briefs, formulated pre-trial motions, conducted discovery, and rendered legal opinions. His negotiation skill ensures that many of these critical functions remain flexible and adaptable to the final decisions between the involved parties.
- Relocation Efforts
Mr. Peguese has expertly overseen relocation efforts necessitated by public transit projects, ensuring the resettlement of residents from project right-of-way areas. This complex process involved extensive contract negotiations, mediation, and, when required, arbitrations.
For the BART/SFO project, Mr. Peguese’s real estate team successfully facilitated the relocation of over 500 families and businesses. Additionally, they coordinated the acquisition of more than $200 million of land within the right-of-way, effectively meeting the project’s requirements and ensuring its success.
Choose Bruno A. Peguese For Mediation
Mediation/Arbitration Training:
- Mediation & Conflict Resolution, UC Berkeley – 2013
- Mediation & Conflict Resolution, SF Bar Association, Ron Kelly – 2019
- Mediation & Conflict Resolution, American Institute of Mediation, Lee Jay Berman – 2019
- Arbitration Certification, SF Bar Association, Ron Kelly – 2019
Positions Before 1996:
- Bechtel Engineering – San Francisco Turnback Project 1993-1994
- Law Offices of Arnelle & Hastie – Corporate
- Law Offices of Morrison & Foerster – Corporate
- San Francisco Public Defender
- Citicorp\Citibank – Developed Debt/Creditor Systems
Associations and Affiliations:
- Growth Sector, Board Member, STEM CORE Development
- San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)
- SFMTA – Muni
- Department of Police Accountability
Education, Licenses, and Certifications:
- Juris Doctor, University of San Francisco ‘75
- BA Political Science, University of San Francisco ‘72
- California-Licensed Private Investigator
Contact APMediationSF today to learn how Mr. Peguese can assist you with your needs.