Experience counts

With over 40 years’ experience in both public and private practice, working on land use, zoning, and real estate transactions, and with 16 years prior experience as a licensed real estate broker, Mr. Hare is familiar with many aspects of both commercial and residential real estate transactions. Mr. Hare has been on the Mediation Panel for the California Association of Realtors since 2016, and has volunteered as a Temporary Judge (Pro Tem) with the Santa Clara County Superior Court for over 25 years. Mr. Hare currently teaches land use and planning law and environmental law at San Jose State University, is a member of the Board of Directors of the California Chapter of the American Planning Association, and recently earned his AICP certification. Mr. Hare also serves on the Santa Clara County Assessment Appeals Board.

Education

• Santa Clara University School of Law, J.D. 1985

• Law Review: Santa Clara University School of Law (Business Editor, 1984)

• University of Southern California, Masters Degree in Systems Management, 1980

• San Jose State University, Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, 1977

Professional Associations and Memberships

• California State Bar, admitted 1985

• Mediation Panel, California Association of Realtors

• Rotary Club of San Jose; Chair of Downtown Development Committee

• American Planning Association, California Chapter, Board of Directors

• California Planning Foundation Board of Directors

• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)

• Chair, Santa Clara Valley Water District Independent Monitoring Committee

• Member, Board of Trustees of Hidden Villa

the role of the mediator

A mediator is a neutral party whose task is to assist the parties in a dispute to find a path towards a mutually-satisfactory solution. As a neutral, the mediator does not make decisions, issue rulings, or provide legal advice. Instead, the mediator applies their experience and background to quickly comprehend the key facts and issues in order to assist the parties to find a practical, realistic and sometimes creative path towards an effective and timely resolution. It takes a balanced combination of patience and persistence, but there is a lot of professional satisfaction knowing that the mediator was able to help the parties overcome obstacles and reach a lasting and successful agreement.