{"id":184,"date":"2020-10-20T14:22:27","date_gmt":"2020-10-20T14:22:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edgedispute.com\/?page_id=184"},"modified":"2022-05-19T19:08:25","modified_gmt":"2022-05-19T19:08:25","slug":"about-sonia-patel-dalton","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/edgedispute.com\/about-sonia-patel-dalton\/","title":{"rendered":"About Sonia Patel Dalton Esq."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_section overflow_visible=&#8221;true&#8221; full_height=&#8221;85vh&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; background_position=&#8221;center bottom&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603325458873{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 50px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/edgedispute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/cardsbg-img-01.png?id=72) !important;background-position: 0 0 !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;}&#8221;][vc_row overflow_visible=&#8221;true&#8221; full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603325319449{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603325365428{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 60px !important;padding-left: 60px !important;background-color: #ee5646 !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;]<style type=\"text\/css\">#ut_custom_heading65e15fa995feb { color:#ffffff; }#ut_custom_heading65e15fa995feb { text-align:left; }@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) { #ut_custom_heading65e15fa995feb { text-align:left; } }@media (max-width: 767px) { #ut_custom_heading65e15fa995feb { text-align:left; } }#ut_custom_heading65e15fa995feb span { border-top-color:#ffffff;border-top-style:solid;border-top-width:3px;padding-top:10px;display:inline-block; }<\/style><h1 id=\"ut_custom_heading65e15fa995feb\" data-responsive-font=\"h1\" class=\"ut-custom-heading-module  \" ><span class=\"\" >About Sonia Patel Dalton, Esq.<\/span><\/h1>[vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Sonia Patel Dalton entered the ADR field over 20 years ago, having held Assistant and Business Manager Positions at JAMS\u2014the nation\u2019s largest ADR firm. Later, she was tapped to spearhead the development and launch of a boutique dispute resolution firm, PMA Dispute Resolution, with several offices throughout California and Nevada.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Having successfully launched a new firm coupled with her history and understanding of what it takes to run a large ADR firm, Ms. Patel Dalton has shifted her focus to consulting with neutrals on how to launch and manage successful ADR practices. From creating the basic infrastructure to retention and growth of existing, seasoned ADR Firms, Sonia has the expertise, passion and tenacity to build and exceed growth and revenue expectations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Sonia has learned that to have a successful ADR practice, you must not only be a good mediator but you must also be a good business person. Often, time, effort and resources are invested in becoming a better mediator without the same investment on the business\/administrative side. She often presents on effective ways to manage and build your mediation practice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Sonia graduated from UCSB and received her law degree and certificate in dispute resolution from Willamette University. She lives in Aliso Viejo with her husband, daughter and dog Kona.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603325526656{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<div  class=\"wpb_content_element   vc_custom_1604426800571 clearfix\"><style type=\"text\/css\">#ut_am_65e15fa998334 { opacity: 1; }#ut_am_wrap_65e15fa998336 .ut-image-gallery-item-caption-title h3 { letter-spacing: 0em; }#ut_am_wrap_65e15fa998336 .ut-gallery-slider-caption { font-weight: bold; }#ut_am_wrap_65e15fa998336 { text-align: left; }@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) { #ut_am_wrap_65e15fa998336 { text-align: left !important; } }@media (max-width: 767px) { #ut_am_wrap_65e15fa998336 { text-align: center !important; } }<\/style><div id=\"ut_am_wrap_65e15fa998336\" class=\"ut-image-gallery-image \"><div id=\"ut_reveal_65e15fa998337\"  data-appear-top-offset=\"auto\" class=\"ut-animated-image-item ut-image-gallery-item ut-animation-done \"><a class=\"ut-deactivated-link\" href=\"#\"><div class=\"ut-animated-image-zoom\"><img class=\"ut-lazy skip-lazy ut-animated-image \"  id=\"ut_am_65e15fa998334\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 700 980'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edgedispute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/LT_IMG_8904.jpg\" width=\"700\" height=\"980\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section overflow_visible=&#8221;true&#8221; disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; background_position=&#8221;left bottom&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603294532265{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 30px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;background-position: 0 0 !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;}&#8221;][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602611948096{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space]<style type=\"text\/css\">#ut_custom_heading65e15fa9983a7 { color:#333333; }#ut_custom_heading65e15fa9983a7 { text-align:center; }@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) { #ut_custom_heading65e15fa9983a7 { text-align:center; } }@media (max-width: 767px) { #ut_custom_heading65e15fa9983a7 { text-align:center; } }#ut_custom_heading65e15fa9983a7 span { border-top-color:#ee5646;border-top-style:solid;border-top-width:3px;padding-top:10px;display:inline-block; }<\/style><h1 id=\"ut_custom_heading65e15fa9983a7\" data-responsive-font=\"h1\" class=\"ut-custom-heading-module  \" ><span class=\"\" >Our Services<\/span><\/h1>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section overflow_visible=&#8221;true&#8221; background_position=&#8221;right center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1604425179203{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 5px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/edgedispute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/cardsbg-img-01@2x.png?id=73) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}&#8221;][vc_row full_width=&#8221;&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1604425150104{padding-top: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243; background_position=&#8221;right center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602707426842{padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: #f0b186 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-1&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-1&#8243;]<style type=\"text\/css\">#ut_custom_heading65e15fa9983e8 { color:#ffffff; }#ut_custom_heading65e15fa9983e8 { text-align:left; }@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) { #ut_custom_heading65e15fa9983e8 { text-align:left; } }@media (max-width: 767px) { #ut_custom_heading65e15fa9983e8 { text-align:left; } }#ut_custom_heading65e15fa9983e8 span { border-top-color:#ee5646;border-top-style:solid;border-top-width:3px;padding-top:10px;display:inline-block; }<\/style><h1 id=\"ut_custom_heading65e15fa9983e8\" data-responsive-font=\"h1\" class=\"ut-custom-heading-module  \" ><span class=\"\" >Education &amp; Legal Experience<\/span><\/h1>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Koeller, Nebeker, Carlson &amp; Haluck, Partner<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kring &amp; Brown, Attorney<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">California Bar admittance 1997<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">J.D. in 1996 from Willamette University with a Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B.A. from University of California, Santa Barbara<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1604425161435{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;]<style type=\"text\/css\">#ut_custom_heading65e15fa998417 { text-align:left; }@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) { #ut_custom_heading65e15fa998417 { text-align:left; } }@media (max-width: 767px) { #ut_custom_heading65e15fa998417 { text-align:left; } }#ut_custom_heading65e15fa998417 span { border-top-color:#ee5646;border-top-style:solid;border-top-width:3px;padding-top:10px;display:inline-block; }<\/style><h1 id=\"ut_custom_heading65e15fa998417\" data-responsive-font=\"h1\" class=\"ut-custom-heading-module  \" ><span class=\"\" >My Story<\/span><\/h1>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1604425380002{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1604425326349{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]Prior to 2014, the ADR industry was well settled. If you were a neutral, you either joined a provider or handled your practice on your own or with a small group. Each option provided unique challenges; some within the neutral\u2019s control and some not. Given an unexpected turn of events in my career, I found myself out of job and in need to support my family. I was not yet ready to exit the ADR industry and return to litigating. I had to think of something.<\/p>\n<p>I was approached with the idea of providing independent neutral support to neutrals who did not wish to affiliate with a provider or handle their practices on their own. At first, I was unsure if and how to proceed. My hesitation stemmed from the fact that the ADR business was well established and had been successful as-is for decades. With more thought and truthfully, the need to support my family I began to create a mental image of what independent neutral support would look like.<\/p>\n<p>I started off slow by working with a few neutrals with whom I had an established history. I took my time in not only creating and implementing individual processes, thoughtful infrastructure and effective marketing and business development methods but also determining what type of neutral would be successful with this new alternative. In time, with much patience and hard work, I am proud to say Edge Dispute Resolution is not just a new kid on the block, but a proven, viable and lucrative option for neutrals in the ADR marketplace.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1604425380002{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1604425161435{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;]<style type=\"text\/css\">#ut_custom_heading65e15fa998442 { text-align:center; }@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) { #ut_custom_heading65e15fa998442 { text-align:center; } }@media (max-width: 767px) { #ut_custom_heading65e15fa998442 { text-align:center; } }#ut_custom_heading65e15fa998442 span { border-top-color:#ee5646;border-top-style:solid;border-top-width:3px;padding-top:10px;display:inline-block; }<\/style><h1 id=\"ut_custom_heading65e15fa998442\" data-responsive-font=\"h1\" class=\"ut-custom-heading-module  \" ><span class=\"\" >Our Team<\/span><\/h1>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1604425326349{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div  class=\"wpb_content_element   clearfix\"><style type=\"text\/css\">#ut_am_65e15fa998983 { opacity: 1; }#ut_am_wrap_65e15fa998985 .ut-image-gallery-item-caption-title h3 { letter-spacing: 0em; }#ut_am_wrap_65e15fa998985 .ut-gallery-slider-caption { font-weight: bold; }#ut_am_wrap_65e15fa998985 { text-align: left; }@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) { #ut_am_wrap_65e15fa998985 { text-align: left !important; } }@media (max-width: 767px) { #ut_am_wrap_65e15fa998985 { text-align: center !important; } }<\/style><div id=\"ut_am_wrap_65e15fa998985\" class=\"ut-image-gallery-image \"><div id=\"ut_reveal_65e15fa998986\"  data-appear-top-offset=\"auto\" class=\"ut-animated-image-item ut-image-gallery-item ut-animation-done \"><a class=\"ut-deactivated-link\" href=\"#\"><div class=\"ut-animated-image-zoom\"><img class=\"ut-lazy skip-lazy ut-animated-image \"  id=\"ut_am_65e15fa998983\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1000 1400'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edgedispute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Final_IMG_9299-1.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1400\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1>Briana Castaneda<\/h1>\n<p><strong>Case Manager<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Briana Castaneda joined Edge Dispute in 2020 as a Case Manager. Prior to working at Edge Dispute, she attended Orange Coast College, earning her associate\u2019s degree in political science, and later transferred to California State University, Fullerton, where she earned her bachelor\u2019s degree in political science. During her time at CSUF, Briana worked at the office of Congressman Lou Correa as an intern.<\/p>\n<p>When Briana is not working, she loves to travel. She has traveled to 9 countries, her favorites including Costa Rica, Iceland, and Ireland. Briana enjoys baking and spending time with family and friends. Briana currently resides in Anaheim Hills, where she lives with her family and dog, Maverick.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1604425326349{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div  class=\"wpb_content_element   clearfix\"><style type=\"text\/css\">#ut_am_65e15fa998c5d { opacity: 1; }#ut_am_wrap_65e15fa998c5f .ut-image-gallery-item-caption-title h3 { letter-spacing: 0em; }#ut_am_wrap_65e15fa998c5f .ut-gallery-slider-caption { font-weight: bold; }#ut_am_wrap_65e15fa998c5f { text-align: left; }@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) { #ut_am_wrap_65e15fa998c5f { text-align: left !important; } }@media (max-width: 767px) { #ut_am_wrap_65e15fa998c5f { text-align: center !important; } }<\/style><div id=\"ut_am_wrap_65e15fa998c5f\" class=\"ut-image-gallery-image \"><div id=\"ut_reveal_65e15fa998c60\"  data-appear-top-offset=\"auto\" class=\"ut-animated-image-item ut-image-gallery-item ut-animation-done \"><a class=\"ut-deactivated-link\" href=\"#\"><div class=\"ut-animated-image-zoom\"><img class=\"ut-lazy skip-lazy ut-animated-image \"  id=\"ut_am_65e15fa998c5d\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1000 1400'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edgedispute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Final_5x7_EX6A0355-1.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1400\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1>Ronya Clause<\/h1>\n<p><strong>Director, Operations<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]I joined Edge Dispute Resolution as Director, Operations in October 2021.\u00a0 Prior to Edge, my career as a paralegal spanned over 20 years in the legal industry in Orange County, California.\u00a0 My experience at law firms such as Koeller, Nebeker, Carlson &amp; Haluck LLP, and companies such as New Century Mortgage Corporation, The Irvine Company, Stearns Lending, and Pacific Life Insurance Company included handling contract management and administration, commercial real estate leasing, mortgage lending, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, and investment management\/securities.\u00a0 My experience developing, automating, and implementing standard processes and procedures allows me to assist in maximizing Edge\u2019s business strategies for the future.<\/p>\n<p>During the pandemic, like so many others I worked remotely and realized the way we do business has been changed forever.\u00a0 The advent of the virtual office meant no commutes to the office and more flexibility for companies and employees.\u00a0 With changes to the traditional in-office work model, coupled with a need to do something different, I decided to make a change that would not only afford me the flexibility to work remotely, but also to work for a company with ambition for growth going forward.\u00a0 At Edge, I have the opportunity to influence such growth by assisting with the expansion of exceptional processes and services, while being personally challenged utilizing my talent and experiences.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s exciting to be a part of a team with a growth mindset committed to providing excellent service specific to each of our clients\u2019 needs and be a leader of change in the mediation arena.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section]<style>.vc_custom_1602697340384{background-image: url(https:\/\/edgedispute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/cardsfooter-background.png?id=91) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}<\/style><p>[vc_section][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602697340384{background-image: url(https:\/\/edgedispute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/cardsfooter-background.png?id=91) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<style type=\"text\/css\">#ut_custom_heading65e15fa998e99 { color:#ffffff; 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