Mediation Services
What Is Mediation and Why Choose It?
Mediation is a collaborative and confidential process where a neutral third party helps individuals resolve disputes without the need for costly and time-consuming litigation. Whether you’re facing a legal issue or a personal conflict, mediation can provide a faster, more cost-effective, and less adversarial solution. By fostering open communication and mutual understanding, mediation empowers parties to reach amicable agreements tailored to their unique needs.
Why Mediation?
- Cost-Effective: Avoid high legal fees and court costs.
- Efficient: Resolve disputes in weeks rather than months or years.
- Confidential: Discussions remain private, unlike public court proceedings.
- Empowering: Parties retain control over the outcome rather than leaving decisions to a judge.
- Less Stressful: A collaborative approach reduces emotional strain compared to litigation.
Areas of Expertise
With decades of experience in conflict resolution, law enforcement, investigations, and coaching, I bring a unique skill set to mediation. My approach is empathetic, impartial, and results-oriented. I specialize in mediating disputes across various areas:
- Family Law: Divorce, child custody, spousal support, and property division.
- I also have associates that can prepare and file your dissolution of marriage documents at a fraction of the cost of an attorney (for those cases where the parties have agreed to the marital settlement agreements).
- Labor/Employment Disputes: Workplace conflicts, wrongful termination claims, discrimination cases, and contract negotiations.
- Landlord/Tenant Issues: Lease disputes, eviction matters, and property damage claims.
- Civil Disputes: Neighbor conflicts, breach of contract cases, and personal injury claims.
- Professional Liability/Malpractice: Resolving disputes involving attorneys, medical professionals, or other licensed practitioners.
- Government Agency Cases: Navigating conflicts with local, county, or state agencies.
Why Work With Me?
With over 40 years of experience in law enforcement, investigations, legal analysis, coaching, and leadership roles—including union negotiations—I understand the complexities of disputes from all angles. My Juris Doctor degree equips me with legal expertise while my certifications as a mediator and coach ensure a client-centered approach that prioritizes fairness and constructive dialogue.
I am committed to helping parties find common ground and achieve mutually beneficial resolutions with professionalism and empathy.
Ready to Resolve Your Dispute?
Contact us today for a free consultation to explore how mediation can help you achieve peace of mind and resolution. Let’s work together to turn conflict into collaboration.
Contact Us
Lita Abella, JD, BCC, ACC
Lita Abella, Coaching, Consulting & Mediation Services
1171 E. Alosta Ave., Suite 303
Azusa, CA 91702
Lita@LitaAbella.com
(909) 228-1700