Given the choice, most people would rather resolve their disputes than spend chunks of their lives and fortunes hoping that the judge or jury will pick a result they like. Problem solving like this involves principle, to be sure, but risk as well. When we submit matters to the court, we give up our control of the case and let the judge or jury decide the outcome.
When, however, the parties to a dispute are motivated to solve their issues privately, they can be guided to a resolution, and maintain control of the process, by a skilled neutral. In this respect, John D. Weiss has helped numerous parties resolve their legal issues which include, but are not limited to disputes involving:
Drawing upon more than 25 years of litigation experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants, with primary emphasis in labor and employment law, principal John D. Weiss brings his considerable ability to secure settlement to each and every mediation.
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is one of a number of different tools used by someone appointed by parties to help them settle their dispute without having to go to court. Mediation is one of the more widely known forms of ADR. In addition, alternative dispute resolution methods include negotiations, settlement conferences, and arbitration.
Be it in his suite in Encino, California or any other location convenient to counsel and client, Mr. Weiss strikes a balance between observation and active listening with a dispassionate but forceful evaluation of the facts and law that drive the prosecution and defense of the contested and/or litigated matters. Mr. Weiss supplements his personal mediation skills and talents through extensive coursework and training offered by the nation's premier ADR provider, Pepperdine University's Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution and participation in ADR seminars and forums.
In order to properly convene the mediation, Mr. Weiss encourages all parties to submit briefs at least a week prior to the session, allowing both him and counsel to frame and hone the issues to be addressed.
The most important predicate to a successful mediation is the desire of counsel and clients to scrutinize and assess the case and recognize, at a particular point, that a good faith attempt at a mediated settlement is very much in order. Once this threshold is reached, contacting the Law Offices of John D. Weiss is the next logical step toward securing an effective mediated solution.
Mr. Weiss is available to conduct mediations nationwide and locally in Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Kern, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside and San Diego counties. Within Los Angeles County, this includes Encino, Van Nuys, Pasadena, Century City, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, downtown, South Los Angeles and the beach cities. Day and half-day rates are inclusive and there is no extra fee for travel, except for air travel which is billed at cost.
Now that you've arrived at this place, take a moment and contact Mr. Weiss. Confidentially discuss with him on-line, by phone, or in person those issues and concerns which have caused you to consider ADR. He looks forward to working with you to successfully resolve the disputes which have guided you here.
