During the first quarter of 2010, California had the fourth largest foreclosure rate in the nation. As someone who believes in the use of mediation for various types of issues, I wonder if California will pass a mediation foreclosure bill. Read More →

Introduction I have an appointment with a hospice in a few weeks regarding hospice and elder care mediations, what they are and what they mean. Most people know what elder care is or involves, but some do not know about Read More →

If you know me, you know that I can talk politics or pop culture, health care policy or American Idol. I decided it would be fun to take a look at famous mediators. Abraham Lincoln Before forming a cabinet with Read More →

Lately, I have been asked what kinds of conflicts or cases are best solved or most popularly solved by mediation. The examples here are not exhaustive. Mediation can be used in many circumstances. Property Disputes: Property Management companies and private Read More →

In life and during mediations we often reach what is called an “impasse.” Merriam-Webster’s online defines an impasse as “a predicament affording no obvious escape…an impassable road or way.” While mediating, it can be a deadlock during resolution discussions or Read More →

I have always wanted to blog. After speaking with my web designer Evan (evanwebdesign.com), he encouraged me to stop thinking and to start blogging. As a result, this blog will discuss various issues facing our community and how mediation and Read More →