Resolving Conflict Through Mediation
Litigation is rooted in the prosecution and protection of individual and corporate interests. These interests can be plainly pecuniary or purely personal, apparent or hidden. Each litigation is driven by features and personalities unique to its circumstances, burdens, and risks.
The most effective way to avoid risks and to moderate the burdens of litigation is through negotiating a resolution of the conflict and the most dependable and effective way to negotiate resolution is through a timely and informed mediation.
The mediator’s goal is to facilitate negotiation by addressing issues important to the parties, including underlying facts, legal positions, fairness, and common sense. At the end of the mediation process, a forward-going plan – ordinarily in the form of a negotiated settlement – can mark the end of hostilities and define enforceable rights and duties, while minimizing costs and risks.
Our Neutral
Kendrick Jan
Licensed by the State Bar of California since 1982, Kendrick Jan has decades of experience representing individuals, corporations, non-profits, and insurance carriers in complex litigation and negotiations.
With over ten years as a mediator and arbitrator, Kendrick has resolved multi-party and two-party disputes in business, real estate, construction, professional malpractice, corporate governance, and church-related conflicts.
Known for his professionalism, neutrality, and ability to work with all personality types, Kendrick brings both legal expertise and interpersonal skill to every mediation.
Based in Southern California, he is available for mediations nationwide.
Mediation Services
Civil Conflicts
Civil litigation involves two or several parties, and can be rooted in real property, construction, commercial, contract, tort, insurance, professional, or probate/trust disputes.
Church Conflicts
When a direct effort at settling a dispute fails, the Word encourages mediation of conflicts and discourages taking any dispute among believers to a civil court.