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Hon. Demetrios P. Agretelis (Ret.)

T: 925-938-5060
F:925-938-6732
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My approach to ADR is to be patient, to listen carefully to the parties, to help them identify what is actually in their best interest - especially with creative "outside the box" suggestions- and to help them arrive at a mutually acceptable agreement.

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Real Property
Judge Demetrios Agretelis (Ret.) has a wide breadth of experience in resolving real property disputes of all types and sizes, including in the areas of dissolution of businesses, family property disputes, and homeowner association disputes involving builders, homeowners, and subcontractors. His methodical approach and judicial temperament are invaluable factors in his approach towards successful resolution in mediations, arbitrations, and court reference matters, including:

• Breach of Contract
• Commercial Property Disputes
• Contract Purchase Disputes
• Homeowner Association Disputes
• Landlord/Tenant Disputes
• Partnership Disputes
• Real Estate Agency and Broker Disputes
• Title Company Disputes

Representative Matters

  • CC&R dispute involving builder, homeowner and subcontractor
  • Commercial landlord dispute over outstanding rental fees
  • Dispute between General Contractor and Redevelopment Agency regarding construction of Shopping Center
  • Ownership dispute resulting from business partnership and marriage dissolution
  • Trust dispute among family members regarding real property

Honors, Memberships, and Professional Activities

  • Trial Judge of the Year, Consumer Attorneys of California, 1998
  • Trial Judge of the Year, Alameda-Contra Costa County Trial Lawyers Association, 1996
  • Faculty, California Center for Judicial Education and Research, 1983-1992
  • Panelist, Rutter Group, Civil Law and Motion
  • Fellow, College of Commercial Arbitrators

Background and Education

  • Steven Rosenberg Private Mediation Training
  • AAA Arbitrator Training I and II
  • Judge, Alameda County Superior Court, 1979-1999; (Civil Jury and Non-Jury Trial Judge, 1992-1999; Presiding Judge, 1990-1991; Supervising Judge, Southern Division and Civil Law and Motion Judge, 1988-1989; Family Law Judge, 1982-1987; Criminal Law Judge, 1979-1981)
  • Private Practice, Berkeley and Oakland, 1965-1979
  • Law Clerk, Hon. Alfonso J. Zirpoli, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, 1964-1965
  • L.L.B., Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California, 1964
  • B.A., with honors in Philosophy, University of California, Riverside, 1960