craig beles

independent arbitrator and mediator

Country

united states

City

seattle

Industry

alternative dispute resolution

Skill

alternative dispute resolution, dispute resolution, mediation, litigation, arbitration, commercial litigation, intellectual property, international law, corporate law, legal research, dispute, international arbitration, administrative law, criminal law, torts, hearings, product liability, competition law, legal writing, courts, personal injury, constitutional law, civil litigation, trial practice, employment law, consumer law, family law, appeals, legal assistance, legal issues, class actions, trials, civil rights, trade secrets, employment discrimination, arbitrage

Experience

fulbright specialist in international peace and conflict resolution

lecturer/trainer

2013-5 - 2019-5 · 6 yrs 1 mo

lecturer and seminar leader

u.s department of state fulbright specialist in association with the u.s embassy

2015-7 - 2015-8 · 2 mos

I presented numerous seminars in International Arbitration and Mediation to groups in Finance & Banking, Construction, Employment, Government, Small to Medium-Sized Enterprises, and International Trade Companies. The Mauritius Chamber of Commerce Arbitration Center (MARC) requested my assistance in developing a culture of ADR on the African island nation of Mauritius.

fulbright scholar and visiting professor of law

masaryk university

2010-1 - 2010-6 · 6 mos

Lectured in the Czech Republic and throughout Central Europe on Subjects of Private International Dispute Resolution and Comparative Tort Law.

adjunct professor

seattle university school of law

2006-1 - 2009-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Taught International Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution

of counsel

kargianis austin & erickson

1987-10 - 1990-1 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Practiced International Commercial Transactions, Aircraft Products Liability & Personal Injury Law.

law professor

gonzaga university school of law

1979-6 - 1987-8 · 8 yrs 3 mos

Full-time Law Professor teaching: Torts, Products Liability, Constitutional Law and Forensic Evidence.

assistant attorney general

state of washington

1977-1 - 1979-6 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Education, Consumer Protection and Antitrust Divisions. I represented many Washington State institutions of higher learning and enforced state consumer protection and antitrust laws.

judicial law clerk

washington state court of appeals div ii

1975-6 - 1977-1 · 1 yr 8 mos

Prepared pre-hearing memoranda and draft published opinions for Chief Judge, Harold Petrie.

tow truck driver and apprentice auto mechanic

pearson oldsmobile

1971-5 - 1972-9 · 1 yr 5 mos

Responsible for responding to California Highway Patrol emergency calls and dealership repossessions. Performed brake jobs, minor tune-ups and lube, oil and filter changes. The original "repo-man."

security guard

securitas critical infrastructure services, inc.

1970-5 - 1971-9 · 1 yr 5 mos

Responsible for guarding Pan American Airways' main gate and 747 Clipper America. I'm proud to say that I never lost a 747.

independent arbitrator and mediator

craig c beles arbitrator & mediator

1990-1 - Present · 36 yrs 9 mos

Experienced arbitrator and mediator. International and commercial contracts, intellectual property, licensing, technology, antitrust, telecommunications, securities, construction, personal injury, products liability, employment, health care and entertainment.