Arbitrator Network

DeMars & Associates employs a network of highly skilled professionals as Mediators and Arbitrators throughout the country. While DeMars & Associates is headquartered in Waukesha, Wisconsin, the neutral handling your case is located in your area.

Here is a sample of the types of qualifications our neutrals possess:

Residential Contractor

  • Over 25 years of experience in residential and light commercial construction. Successfully completed over 5,000 construction projects, ranging from single-family residences to multi-unit dwellings.
  • Recognized by the State of California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) as an Industry Expert, and in that capacity, mediated over 250 case for the CSLB and was called on to evaluate over 3,000 separate cases to determine if other General Contractors' workmanship was acceptable to Industry Standards.
  • Licensed by the California Registrar of Contractors in the following classifications:
    • B General Building Contractor
    • C-15 Flooring and Floor Covering
    • C-33 Painting and Decorating
    • C-54 Tile (Ceramic and Mosaic)

Licensed Home Inspector

  • Over 25 years of experience in residential and commercial construction as a contractor and President of a residential and commercial construction company.
  • Knowledgeable in construction methods, building codes and building materials. Managed multiple commercial & residential projects.
  • Residential experience has involved custom homes, townhouses, condominiums, tract homes and large developments
  • Licensed Building Sub-Code Official in New Jersey
  • Licensed New Jersey Building Residential Commercial Specialist

Registered Professional Engineer

  • Over 25 years of experience performing structural and mechanical inspections on residential structures
  • Held various engineering and administrative positions as a federal government employee for 25 years (NASA, DOD, USAP, FAA)
  • Licenses:
    • Registered Professional Engineer, State of Texas
    • Licensed Real Estate Inspector, State of Texas
    • Building Inspector, International Code Congress, Certificate
    • Licensed Real Estate Broker, State of Texas

Licensed Architect

  • Over 25 years of architectural experience covering commercial design and custom residential construction and historic preservation consulting.
  • Licensed architect in Maryland and Virginia
  • Professional affiliations include:
    • American Institute of Architects (AIA)
    • Virginia Society of A.I.A. (VSAIA), 1995-1996 Board of Directors, 1997-2000 Executive Committee and Board Secretary
    • Member of International Building Code, International Code Council 2004-2005
    • VSAIA Historic Resources Committee 1995-Present (Chair 2002-2003)