George Straggas, the managing partner at Mediation Solutions LLC in Irvine, California, brings a wealth of legal knowledge to the table, with 30+ years of dedication to supporting California businesses. He delivers exceptional legal guidance in business and employment law, always focusing on cost-effective solutions.
Before founding the law firm of Straggas & Associates in 1997, Mr. Straggas served as the head of commercial litigation within the Financial Services Group at Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith, LLP. Additionally, he has served as an arbitrator for the Orange County Bar Association's Attorney-Client Fee Arbitration Program, serving as both a sole arbitrator and as the lead arbitrator on numerous three-arbitrator panels.
Mr. Straggas began his academic journey at the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English in 1983. He then pursued his legal education at the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, graduating in 1987.
During his time there, Mr. Straggas was honored with the American Jurisprudence award in unfair business practices law and won the McGeorge National Moot Court Best Brief award in his second year. After obtaining his license to practice law in California in 1987, he gained admission to all federal district courts in California and the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.
A respected member of the legal community, Mr. Straggas has shared his insights by teaching legal writing at the McGeorge School of Law and conducting programs on the American legal system in local schools. He has also contributed his time as a board of trustees member for the Orange County Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. He has taken on the role of president for the Greater Irvine Lions Club. Additionally, he has been an influential figure in the Orange County Bar Association's Attorney-Client Fee Arbitration Program, where he has been a guiding force as both a sole and lead arbitrator since 2008.
As an innovative entrepreneur, he is committed to offering personalized service and reliable advice to his clients, leveraging cutting-edge technology in legal research and trial preparation to ensure top-notch representation.
Stella Park is a trained, experienced, and dedicated mediator. Ms. Park received her B.A. in Economics from U.C. Berkeley in 1987. She graduated from UCLA School of Law in 1990 and began practicing commercial litigation personal injury law. In 2001, she began her educational career and received a master’s degree in education at UC Irvine. She taught at various public schools in Southern California. In 2007, she returned to law practice and expanded her practice to Nevada after passing the State of Nevada Bar. She represented various financial institutions, real estate developers, and textile and clothing manufacturing companies. In 2011, she received her Mediator Certification. She began her mediation work as a court-appointed mediator, and in 2012, she started her private mediation firm. Since 2012, she has conducted over 600 meditations. In 2013, she opened her own law firm. She is currently a partner in a boutique law firm of Park & Zheng in South Orange County. She enjoys travelling with her family. She is a yogi, fine wine collector, golfer, and painter.
As a well-respected and sought-after litigation attorney, Maria M. Rullo is recognized for her achievements over the last 44 years of practicing in Southern California. Maria also specializes in transactional matters with over 15 years as General Counsel. Currently, Maria serves as “Of Counsel” for Fitzgerald Kreditor Bolduc Risbrough LLP, handling employment practices, personal injury, and commercial and eminent domain cases.
Maria began her legal career in Health Care Law representing hospitals and medical group practices across the country in license and compliance issues. She served as Vice President and Corporate Counsel for a major health care system before moving full time into litigation, specializing in Insurance Bad Faith defense with the firm of Hill, Genson, Even Crandall and Wade. After 11 years with the Hill Genson firm, Maria was asked by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange to serve as its Human Resources Director, and then General Counsel, where she was responsible for the oversight and management of all legal transactions for the Diocese-owned 59 parish churches, 49 elementary schools, 3 high schools, the Diocese Pastoral Center, Cathedral Complex and a planned Senior and Assisted Living Community as well.
