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Steven G. Mehta is one of California’s premier award-winning attorney mediators thanks to his work in helping resolve disputes in a variety of types of civil litigation. Steve has been successfully mediating complex cases since 1999. He has been repeatedly selected by his peers as a SuperLawyer in the field of mediation and has been selected as one of the “Best Lawyers in America” in the field of mediation. His unique ability to understand the human process and the complex emotional issues involved in negotiations enables him to effectively assist the parties in obtaining the best possible results during mediation.

Steve is well known and respected as being a fair and neutral mediator who works hard at trying to obtain a favorable resolution for both sides. Lawyers who have worked with Steve have described him as “knowledgeable, patient, and creative,” “outstanding,” a “very capable mediator,” a “miracle worker,” and as having a “friendly and professional demeanor.”

Steve has taught thousands of lawyers and businesspeople to negotiate better. His courses are highly sought after and often sold out.

He is the coauthor of the California State Bar’s book Opening a Law Office.

Steve specializes in resolving very difficult and emotionally complex or charged cases. He can be reached through his website at www.stevemehta.com.

Peer Mediators Can Save Lives -- Peer Mediation in Schools Is Effective

Many news stories have tragically addressed the issue of two pre-teenage boys who committed suicide because they were bullied. These stories focus on the child and the things that parents and schools did to avoid the problem.Peer mediation is a strategy that teaches student mediators strategies to help resolve conflict among their peers. Peer mediation can be instituted at any age in school from early elementary to high school. You can learn from conflict resolution techniques from mediators.. Read

By: Steven G. Mehta | 30/04/2009 | Education

Court Holds That There Is No Obligation In The Law To Negotiate In Good Faith -- You Can Lead A Horse To Water, But You Can’t Make It Drink

California Court holds that there is no obligation in the law to negotiate in good faith at a mandatory settlement conference. The only obligation is to participate, but not to act reasonably. Read

By: Steven G. Mehta | 18/04/2009 | Law

“I Agree” Doesn’t Make Arbitration Agreement Unenforceable

A new california case has identified when an arbitration agreement can be unconscionable or unenforceable. The court in Roman v. Superior Court has found that the mere fact that someone says "I Agree" does not make the arbitration agreement unenforceable. Read

By: Steven G. Mehta | 14/04/2009 | Law