Affordable Mediation and Other Alternative Dispute Resolution Services.
Bringing affordable and quality access to justice for all of California.
MCLA Provides Affordable, High-Quality Mediation Services with Expert Mediators
The Mediation Center of Los Angeles (MCLA) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization committed to educating the public about the benefits of mediation. Our primary charitable goal is to build community through mediation and peacebuilding. MCLA’s educational programs focus on helping communities learn how to resolve disputes in a peaceful manner. Our work enhances understanding among diverse groups to manage problems and work toward lasting solutions.
We also work to increase access to justice by offering professional, experienced mediators to help individuals, businesses, and organizations in the greater Los Angeles area by resolving legal disputes before trial. This also reduces the burden on the courts and taxpayers having to spend time and money in court proceedings.
MCLA programs represent different multicultural, ethnic, religious, genders, generations, economic groups, and lifestyles.
Services We Offer
At MCLA we offer essential and affordable yet exceptional services to address key community needs: The Vendor Resource Program and the Unlawful Detainer/Landlord-Tenant Program (UD/LT).
These programs are designed to deliver effective, accessible, and affordable solutions, ensuring that our community receives the assistance needed to solve their disputes fairly and quickly.
MCLA may offer additional services, including but not limited to, arbitration, pre-litigation cases, trust and probate, cases outside of Los Angeles County, and more. If you have a case that does not fit one of our two programs, please email us at Info@MediationLA.org.
Vendor Resource Program
This program is designated for those who may or may not have a case in the Los Angeles County Superior Court through the LASC Vendor Resource Program.
Unlawful Detainer – Landlord/Tenant Disputes
This program is designed to quickly resolve disputes between landlord and tenants, collect unpaid rents, and settle related disputes.
How It Works
Submit Your Case
Choose The Program That Is Right For You
Pay Your Administrative Fee of $150 When You Submit Your Case. Each Additional Party Is Required To Pay $150 As Well.
Pay Your Reduced Fee To Your Assigned Mediator
Submit Case
Why Choose MCLA and Mediation?
MCLA Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Services are a low-cost and affordable alternative to going to trial. Mediation allows you to save money on court and attorney fees while also allowing you to settle much faster than going through the court, which is currently backlogged. You do not need to hire an attorney or be represented to go through mediation. Mediation can occur before filing a lawsuit or afterwards. Mediations are preformed remotely by our Zoom certified mediators. Remote mediations are cost-saving, convenient and expeditious are are now the preferred method to hold mediations. MCLA has been selected by the Los Angeles Superior court as a Resource Vendor for Civil Mediations since 2018 to provide reduced-cost with qualified and experienced attorney mediators. All panel mediators are independent lawyer mediators who have been carefully selected and meet or exceed the highest standards for mediating civil cases. They have at least 10 years of good standing with the State Bar of California and have practiced various specialized areas of law over long careers.Mediator Spotlight
Lisa B. Morgan
MCLA Attorney Mediator
What inspired you to become a mediator?
As a litigator, I represented both defendants and plaintiffs in a range of civil and commercial matters. Given my competitive personality (and that I am project-driven), I loved the adrenaline rush of advocating for someone. Obtaining the “win” for your client. However, when I reflected on the process I questioned whether the “win” at trial was truly a “win” for the client and if so, at what cost?
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News & Articles
Winning Versus the Other Guy Losing: The Emotional Costs of Litigation
Vindication is a valid litigation objective, and the cost must be considered. Read Mediator Stephen Marcus’ thoughts below.
MCLA’s 1st Annual Dinner | February 27, 2025
📸 Check out the gallery below for highlights from this memorable evening!Honoring Leaders in Mediation: A Night of Celebration and Gratitude Read coverage from the Daily Journal! Our mediation center had the honor of hosting a special evening to celebrate the...
Finding Common Ground: The Role of Cultural Awareness in Mediation
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Reviews
MCLA offers access to qualified mediators who have generously offered to provide low-cost mediation and ADR services for most civil litigation cases including (but not limited to) the following types of cases: Real Estate, Unlawful Detainer, Construction Defect, Personal Injury, Insurance, Employment/Workplace Disputes, Trust/Estates/Probate, Business and Consumer Disputes, and Landlord/Tenant Disputes.
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