Ventura Center For Dispute Settlement

Big disappointment. Attorney was not knowledgeable about the area of law involved. Did not review the brief ahead of time. Arrived half hour late due to scheduling errors. Had absolutely no suggestions to offer to either side. Simply listened to each side and said he didn’t think mediation could help. Was unable to define any of the legal concepts involved for parties. Both parties requested a full or partial refund. Ventura Center for Dispute Settlement refused even a partial refund saying that we were at an impasse and they did nothing wrong (except offer no advice at all which was why they were hired). Our impasse was not so critical that a volunteer from our group had the problem resolved within the next week. This was a waste of time and money.

Experienced, compassionate, knowledgeable, patient, mediators await your commitment to resolving your matter on your own terms.
Services also available at Small Claims court in Ventura on Friday mornings and Simi Valley small claims courthouse on Monday afternoons-​pro bono. Even if you choose to mediate and you are unable to resolve your issue before court, you are still able to have your hearing before the judge.
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