Alternative Dispute resolution Services

David E. Mackenroth, Esq.

• Mediator
• Arbitrator
• Discovery Referee
• Private Judge

Background

David’s 35-year legal career has run the gamut from defending tort litigation for national product manufacturers, insurers and public entities to championing the causes of injured persons and businesses. Before practicing law, David served as a Claim Manager for Allstate Insurance Company supervising litigation throughout Northern California and Nevada. His experience as an insurance professional has served him well over the last three decades while defending bad faith actions and acting as coverage counsel. He has also assisted the California Department of Insurance in clarifying and promoting the California Fair Claims Practice standards for the insurance industry. Most recently, David has been employing his litigation and insurance experience to mediate and arbitrate personal injury, professional liability, real estate, construction matters in Sacramento and neighboring counties

Education & Professional Background

• Captain, United States Marine Corps, 1957-1960
• Miami University, B.S., 1957
• Claim Manager B Allstate Insurance Co., 1960-1968
• McGeorge College of the Law, J.D., 1968
• Admitted to practice: California, 1969; U.S. District Court Northern and Central Districts, California, U.S. 9th District Court of Appeal, and United States Supreme Court

Activities & Affiliations

• Member: American Bar Association, Placer and Sacramento County Bar Associations, American Arbitration Association, Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California, and Defense Research and Trial Lawyers Association
• Panel of Arbitrators, Sacramento Bar Association
• President, McGeorge School of Law Alumni Association, 1986-1987
• Sacramento County Superior Court - Judge Pro Tem (Settlement Conference)