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Who We Are

The Mediation Center of Los Angeles (MCLA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing affordable, high-quality mediation led by experienced neutrals. We educate the public on alternative dispute resolution and help individuals and legal professionals resolve conflicts efficiently, reducing the cost, time, and stress of litigation. Our programs reflect the diverse communities we serve.

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Our Services

Explore the options below to learn how each program can help you resolve conflicts efficiently and effectively.

Mediation

Mediation services for a wide range of case types including: Civil Unlimited, Probate, Unlawful Detainer-Landlord/Tenant, and Family disputes.

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C.A.R. Arbitration

A low-cost efficient arbitration option for real estate disputes, including those arising under California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) agreements.

How It Works

  • 1. Submit Your Case
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    2. Choose the Program That Is Right for You
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    3. Pay Your Administrative Fee of $150 When You Submit Your Case (due per party)
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    4. Pay Your Reduced Fee to Your Assigned Mediator
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Fee waivers must be provided before a mediator is assigned to the case. Fee waivers submitted after assignment cannot be guaranteed.

Why Choose MCLA and Mediation?

Mediation is a faster, more affordable alternative to trial and with MCLA, it’s also accessible and expert-led. Our services help you avoid high court and attorney fees, reduce stress, and resolve disputes efficiently, even before a lawsuit is filed.

All mediations are held remotely via Zoom by our certified mediators, offering convenience, flexibility, and lower costs. Remote sessions are now the preferred method of mediation in California.

Since 2018, MCLA has been a trusted Resource Vendor for Civil Mediations with the Los Angeles Superior Court. Our panel includes but is not limited to independent attorney-mediators  with at least 10 years of experience and good standing with the State Bar of California. Each has deep expertise in civil law and meets the highest professional standards.

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MCLA connects clients with experienced mediators offering affordable, high-quality dispute resolution across civil case types, including real estate, personal injury, employment, business, landlord–tenant, and probate matters.

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"Wendy Fassberg was friendly, professional, and knowledgeable"

“Wendy Fassberg had an excellent mediation Style. Direct and to the point. No wasted time. Friendly, professional, and knowledgeable”

"Excellent job in a very limited amount of time"

“Jeff Bases was a very quick and knowledgeable about the law. He did an excellent job in a very limited amount of time”

-Attorney William Beverly, Law Offices of William J. Beverly

"JEFF BASES IS BETTER THAN THE BEST!"

“Mr. Jeffrey Bases is excellent. He knows his stuff and he is able to make suggestions to facilitate agreement. More importantly he makes the parties comfortable and trust his input and reinforces the parties position without antagonizing them. He also respects the attorneys idiosyncrasies and reinforces the attorneys authority to their clients. HE IS BETTER THAN THE BEST!”

-Attorney Edwin Barnum, Law office of Pathak & Barnum, APLC

"Lisa Morgan was an exceptional mediator"

“Lisa Morgan was an exceptional mediator, would highly recommend her. Excellent ability to move the parties towards settlement. Tremendous legal and personal skills.”

-Attorney Robert Bornhoft

"Ben let each of us speak our piece, then laid our words side by side"

“You let each of us speak our piece, then laid our words side by side, turning them like puzzle fragments until they clicked. Thank you for reminding us that even tangled stories can find a clean ending.”

-Client Candice Brittain

"...Our clients appreciated the reasonable pricing"

“The service was easy to navigate and our clients appreciated the reasonable pricing.”

-Plaintiff Attorney Maxwell Lin

"MCLA Service was very helpful and easily set up to accommodate the parties"

“The MCLA Service was very helpful and easily set up to accommodate the parties’ calendar preferences and needs.

The Mediator was great; maintained respectful demeanor; helped us resolve our disagreements…”

"Jim Cameron's experience, diligence and thoughtfulness were much appreciated."

“It was a real pleasure to work with Jim Cameron. He brought a human perspective to a legal dispute with a difficult dynamic between the parties. His experience, diligence and thoughtfulness were much appreciated.”

"My clients really felt they lucked out getting assigned Anthony Khoury"

“Good service. Great that they could accomodate a mediation on short notice.

Anthony Khoury was great! I had high hopes for the mediator selected, and they were met. My clients really felt they lucked out getting assigned Anthony as the mediator.”

"Mr. Barbaro did an excellent job with a difficult case"

“Mr. Barbaro did an excellent job with a difficult case. The case did not settle during the mediation but settled shortly after a mediator’s proposal was issued.“

"Mr. Cohen was an excellent mediator."

“Mr. Cohen was an excellent mediator. Extremely knowledgeable. Scheduling the mediation was very easy. Will use MCLA again.“

John Derrick

John Derrick is a full-time mediator and arbitrator handling cases at all stages of the litigation timeline throughout Southern California and beyond. He is a member of various MCLA panels for General Mediation as well as LASC Referral Program cases and serves as arbitrator for the C.A.R. Arbitration Program. He frequently writes and lectures on ADR topics and has presented on topics including efficient briefing for MCLA hosted CLE webinars. 

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