Paul Costa, Mediator

A communications expert in the Human Resources/Talent Acquisition field for over 25 years. In 2009 he discovered the power of mediation and has earned mediation certificates from UCLA and Pepperdine Law School. Having helped resolve countless family and business matters, he is most proud of his ability to guide people through conflicts that they once thought were impossible to resolve. Curious about our logo? You’ve probably heard the saying, “What she said, what he said and what really happened. We feel that all three are true! Your beliefs are largely based on your perception and your point of view. These greatly effect the way we experience and remember events. The triangle is upside down to symbolize looking at things differently and the dot in the middle represents the solution, where people can meet in agreement and move forward and create a long-term sustainable future.

Mediation, an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), can be a solution people find when litigating or independent from the litigation process. Either way, it’s an approach based in communication, compromise and kindness that often is successful when both parties can focus their energy toward the good or moving forward or the health and well being of the children. If you’re still in conflict and your goal each morning is to hurt the other person, you’re not ready to engage in mediation.