MEDIATION:

For over 27 years, Michael has zealously advocated for fair and equitable results for his clients. As a skilled certified mediator, Michael plays a vital role in helping individuals and families navigate the often challenging, emotional, and financially draining legal process. Michael offers a neutral, professional approach to resolving disputes without the need for costly and lengthy litigation. The ultimate goal in mediation is for the parties to reach collective agreements that address the needs and interests of the parties.

In mediation, Michael will not take sides, but instead work to guide parties toward a mutually agreeable solution by encouraging open and respectful dialogue, helping parties frame their issues and express their preferences in a safe and structured environment. Michael assists parties in identifying potential solutions that may not be immediately obvious to either party, often finding creative ways to resolve conflicts and allowing parties to have more control over the resolution than what they would have in litigation. By focusing more on collaboration rather than the parties’ confrontation, mediation often results in more satisfying and sustainable outcomes for everyone involved.

With his extensive experience in resolving family law and relationship disputes, Michael understands and appreciates how parties often find themselves embroiled in the conflict, which is fraught with emotions, rather than focusing on reasonable and amicable solutions. Michael strives to preserve the integrity and dignity of the parties and their family by setting realistic expectations with respect to mediation and possible resolutions. Michael assists parties in mediation with a mindful approach by offering a fresh, compassionate, and unbiased process which can streamline the legal system ensuring expedient results and reducing overall acrimony. In domestic relations cases, particularly when children are involved, Michael helps parents break through their hostility by helping parents focus on their children’s best interests, fostering healthier and longer-lasting co-parenting relationships and agreements. Resolving family and relationship disputes outside of court allows parties to settle their disagreements in a way that is specifically tailored to prioritize the needs of everyone involved.

Michael provides mediation services throughout California and Colorado. Please contact Michael at 510-617-0479, or send an email if you are interested in speaking to him about mediation services for your case.