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Contact Information
Name:
Young, Edward C.
Address:
Sunflower Mediation and Consulting Services
2510 Lilac Drive Liberal, KS 67901
Phone:
(620)626-3300
Fax:
(620)626-3331
Email:
eyoung@swko.net
Website:
www.sunflowermediation.com
Bar Admissions
District of Kansas:
Bar #16491 (-)
Others:
Missouri Bar, 2000, 52299
In Good Standing:
Yes
ADR Experience
Experience:
In-house mediation in City and County government. References available. Instructor of Tactical Communications (a street level mediation program for police officers) Missouri Sheriff's Training Academy.
Lead Mediator:
15 times
Co-Mediator:
-
Counsel for a Party:
3 times
ADR Training
Course Info:
Kansas Bar Association, Civil Mediation Training, March 2003, 40. Verbal Judo, Tactical Communication / street level mediation, Eastern Missouri Law Enforcement Academy, 1999, 40. University of Kansas, School of Urban Planning, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Spring 1991, semester. *** Kansas Rule 902 application is pending ***
Total CME hours:
40
Approved Mediator for Civil Cases by the State of Kansas:
No
Legal Experience
Experience:
County Counselor, Seward County, Kansas, 2002-Present. County Administrator, Seward County, Kansas, 2002 - Present. General Counsel, Missouri Deputy Sheriff's Association, 2000-2002. City Administrator, Eldon, Missouri, 1996-2002. Adjunct Professor, Webster University - Ft. Leonard Wood Campus, Master of Public Administration Program, Law and Public Management Instructor.
Active Litigation:
3 years
20% representing Plaintiffs
80% representing Defendants
10% in Federal Courts
90% in State Courts
Other Experience:
The vast majority of my professional experience involves working with government entities. Building Code, ADA, tax (state and local, not IRS) law, employment law and labor relations are specialty areas.
Education:
B.A., University of Kansas, 1990. - Sociology and Latin American Studies. M.P.A., University of Kansas, 1995. - Public Management. J.D., University of Kansas, 1993.
Additional Details:
National Association of Counties Award - Multi-lingual Voter Action Plan - 2003. American Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section Member. ABA - State and Local Government Section Member. President, Kansas County Administrators' Association. American Planning Association Member.
Fee Structure
Rate:
Hourly: $150 per hour split between parties, may vary due to complexity of the case. Review fee is $60 per hour preset number of hours following consultation with the parties. Travel expenses will not be charged, unless multiple days are required.