ADR services in multiple regions & internationally include:
Mediation
Special Education ADR
Facilitation
Negotiation
Coaching
Training
Court Panels
What is Mediation?
Mediation is a private, confidential and cooperative process in which an impartial person helps individuals or entities in conflict resolve and settle their differences.
Mediation is a practical and relaxed process, free of courtroom procedures or technicalities. In most cases, mediation is significantly less expensive than litigation. Mediation allows the parties to retain control of the critical decisions that affect their personal, financial and business interests.
Mediation is an effective and positive alternative to emotionally and financially debilitating courtroom battles. Although litigation is sometimes required, mediation is an alternative that should be considered when any dispute arises.
Areas of Expertise
Special Education ADR Regional/National International Facilitation Mediation Facilitated IEPs Conflict Coaching Due process hearings/Hearing Officer Trainings Collaborative Conferences Keynote Speaking Engagements Workshops
Divorce and Separation Child and Spousal support agreements Determining, valuing, and dividing marital property Possession of the family residence
Custody Parenting plans Visitation agreements Changes to prior agreements Compliance with prior agreements Compliance with court orders
Civil Litigation Contractual disputes
Real Estate Landlord-Tenant Disputes Payment Plan Negotiation & Drafting Unlawful Detainer Stipulated Agreements Property Management/Tenant Training
Neighbor Disputes Boundary Issues Nuisance Issues
Under Sections 1369.510 to 1369.590 of the Civil Code, before homeowners and homeowner associations file lawsuits against each other for declaratory relief or injunctive relief in connection with a claim for monetary damages under $ 5,000 or for enforcing the association's governing documents, the filing party "shall endeavor" to submit the dispute to alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
Court Panels Alameda County Superior Court Contra Costa County Superior Court Solano County Superior Court Santa Clara County Superior Court