Testimonials

Monterey Attorney

“Mr. Oldfield is an outstanding mediator. He gets elbows deep in the facts to understand the cases of both parties. He helps the clients understand the weak points of their cases and the benefits of settling. The exchange of offers is secondary to the merits of opposing legal positions, which is uncommon.”

Mediation Party

“I have worked with Doug Oldfield for decades in his capacity as both an attorney and a mediator. Doug’s broad background, caring practical approach, objectivity, and thoroughness make him an exceptional attorney and mediator. I used Doug as a mediator to settle my complex business dispute. He worked diligently and never gave up until it was settled. He is a good listener and diffused the emotions in an acrimonious battle. Both sides were able to avoid litigation and large legal expenses by settling early. After settlement, Doug was able to step in as needed to make sure everyone performed under the settlement agreement.”

Mediation Party

“Doug mediated a difficult dispute for our firm in a manner that I believe both sides concluded was fair and resolved disagreements that initially seemed insurmountable. His calm, yet firm approach motivated each party to agree to a settlement much more quickly than I had anticipated.I would certainly use Doug again if the need arose.”

Monterey Attorney

“Doug is truly excellent at his craft and is one of the best mediators I have ever had the pleasure of working with in my career. He has knowledge across a wide range of legal fields, a knack for diffusing and solving troublesome case issues, and a great disposition that helps keep the litigants calm even in the most contentious legal battles. My opponents in cases often tell me how great Doug handled our mediation. He is an all-star and I recommend him highly.…”

Carmel Attorney

“I have known Doug Oldfield as a mediator and an attorney in Monterey County for more than 30 years. His mediation skills are excellent. Doug approaches each case fully prepared and has read all submittals thoroughly. I would highly recommend employing Doug as a mediator or in any litigation or estate related matter. He has the experience and legal ability to analyze complex factual and legal issues and can push solutions which ultimately save parties the costs and risks of trial.”

Attorney

“I have known Mr. Oldfield for many years, and I have always been impressed by his competence and collegiality.”

Attorney

“Doug is a respected long standing member of the Monterey County Bar.”

Attorney

“I have encountered Mr. Oldfield in numerous cases in Monterey County. I find him to be a skilled attorney with excellent professional judgment who is diligent and civil in all communications with other counsel.”

Bay Area Attorney

“Doug was defending a malpractice indemnity claim by a customer of a translation company that had failed to include a mandatory arbitration clause. The trial court in the third party case refused to compel arbitration and the matter was settled. The defendant then sued Doug’s client on the indemnity claim. Doug conceded that his client was negligent, but countered that it was irrelevant due to the labor code violation resulting in a settlement for pocket change.”

Attorney

“Mr. Oldfield is highly respected in the legal community. He has a strong work ethics with excellent research and writing skills. He is a dedicated advocate for his clients, having handled many complex litigation matters in a variety of fields. I have worked with Mr. Oldfield as co-counsel and have opposed him in litigation matters as well. Mr. Oldfield consistently maintains high ethical standards and he’s honest and forthright in dealing with other attorneys and the court.”

Client

“Mr. Oldfield is a highly capable, intelligent and thoughtful attorney and counsellor.”

Attorney

“I have handled cases in which Doug Oldfield represented another party, and I have acted as mediator in a number of cases in which Doug Oldfield represented a party to the mediation. I have been consistently impressed with his intelligence, his legal knowledge, his litigation skills, and his remarkable temperament. He aggressively represents his clients and yet maintains the highest level of civility with other counsel, judges, and court personnel. He is an excellent attorney.”

Client

“As a local firm in Carmel, Doug Oldfield has been our corporate attorney for over 15 years. His professionalism and legal knowledge have been invaluable. We were introduced to Doug years ago when we founded our firm and had a legal matter arise which he adeptly handled, bringing a case to conclusion in an efficient manner, saving us significant monies. He is our “go-to” representation. In addition, Andrew Creely has been an invaluable resource for estate planning matters for our clients. Knowledgeable and engaging, Andrew has gotten rave reviews from the families we have referred to him. We have seen first hand how he has helped families with complex estate planning issues.”

Client

“Working with Doug Oldfield was great. He is smart and extremely knowledgeable. He helped me with my business needs and was able to resolve my issue. I really appreciate how responsive he is. He returns emails and calls in a timely manner which is not that common these days. He is truly a professional attorney with integrity and I will definitely recommend him.”

Client

“Doug Oldfield is an excellent attorney. He is very knowledgeable, meticulous and professional. Highly recommended.”