Academy Member Inducted 2009
Valerie Tobin
3350 Riverwood Pkwy Lobby, Ste.75
Building E, Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30339
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Biographical
Valerie Tobin has extensive experience as both a civil trial attorney and mediator. For over 25 years she represented plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of cases including Auto & Trucking accidents, Premises Liability, Professional Negligence, Business/Contract Disputes, Landlord/Tenant Disputes and Family Law. As a mediator and arbitrator, she has presided over 1500 cases. For seven years, Valerie served as Executive Director of the Fulton State/Magistrate Court ADR Externship, where she trained and supervised Emory and Georgia State University law students in the mediation of 2500 cases per year. Her broad base of experience, involving a diverse range of clients and cases, has given her the valuable insight and tools required to effectively handle disputes with a high level of success.
Valerie joined Henning in 2024.
Education
- Emory University School of Law, JD 1983
- University of Florida, BA 1978
ADR Training:
- U.S. Arbitration & Mediation, Basic & Advanced Civil Mediation Training, 1992-1994
- Atlanta Divorce Mediators, Divorce Mediation Training, 1992
- Justice Center of Atlanta, Civil Arbitration Training, 1991
Memberships & Affiliations
- State Bar of Georgia (General Practice & Trial, and ADR sections)
- Atlanta Bar Association (ADRL Section)
- Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution (State-registered mediator and arbitrator)
- Georgia Mediators Association (Treasurer, Board of Directors)