Alec Wisner

Practice/Organization Description

Since forming Wisner Dispute Resolution Services in 2003, Alec Wisner has been using his unique and diverse background to assist hundreds of clients successfully resolve their disputes. Thoroughly trained in all aspects of mediation, especially in the areas of divorce and family mediation as well as commercial mediation, Alec provides both an understanding of the underlying issues and an ability to facilitate positive communication.

Alec brings a rich and diverse background to his mediation practice. While attending U.C.L.A., he won numerous national debate awards, graduating in 1971. Alec matriculated at the University of Southern California Law Center, earning his J.D. in 1974.

From 1975 through 1978, Mr. Wisner developed his legal skills in the areas of family and commercial law. In 1978, seeking new challenges, he entered the world of corporate business. During the ensuing eighteen years, Alec served in top management in the printing/publishing industry. In this capacity, he managed the growth or several medium-size corporations and was personally responsible for the spinoff of several new, successful enterprises. Mr. Wisner is still actively involved as a director of such corporations as Golden Triangle Financial Services, located in Las Vegas, NV.

Returning to the full-time practice of law, Mr. Wisner became a principal in Stanbury Fishelman & Wisner, Inc., in Los Angeles, California. As an attorney, Mr. Wisner's practice encompassed complex civil litigation, class actions, as well as family law.

Bar Admissions

1974 – California State Bar

1996 – Nevada State Bar

1974 – United States District Court, Central District of California

1975 - United States District Court, Northern District of California

1996 – Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Education

1974 – J.D. – University of Southern California Law Center

1971 – A.B. – U.C.L.A.

Professional Associations & Memberships

--Southern California Mediation Association (SCMA)

- -Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR)

--American Bar Association (ABA)

--Los Angeles County Bar Association

--San Fernando Valley Bar Association

--Los Angeles Superior Court (Pro bono and party pay mediation panels; pro bono arbitration panel)

--California Dispute Resolution Council

--Mediators Beyond Borders - Founding Member

Areas of Practice

• Alternative Dispute Resolution