David I. Karp, Mediation Services

David I. Karp, Mediation Services Mediation of Real Estate and Business Disputes in Southern California. See, http://karpmediation.com for further information. Disclaimer:

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A full time mediator since about September 2004, David I. Karp maintains a private mediation practice in Van Nuys, CA. To support the judicial system, Karp serves on the Appellate Mediation Panel of the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District. In each of the foregoing contexts, privately and otherwise, Karp applies his skill, training and experience, emanating from a 25 year law prac

tice primarily in real estate and business litigation, to help the disputants reach mutual understanding, if they can, and their own private, consensual resolution of their conflicts with one another. Karp maintains a full time mediation practice, and therefore does not now practice law. The following paragraph is provided to comply with ethical requirements to the extent that Mr. Karp chooses to take on legal representation hereafter or his activities are at any time construed as law practice. Karp is licensed to practice law, maintains offices, and actually practices law only in the state of California and will only appear in courts located within said state. Further, David I. Karp does not seek to represent anyone based solely on a visit to this web site and does not intend to solicit legal business from clients located in states or jurisdictions where David I. Karp is not licensed or authorized to practice law or in any state or jurisdiction where this website fails to comply with all laws and ethical rules, or in any state or jurisdiction at all."

The Strength of Mediation Confidentiality:
08/08/2023

The Strength of Mediation Confidentiality:

[Advertisement*] California Evidence Code Section 1119 sets forth two important safeguards for mediation: Subsections (a) and (b) generally provide for inadmissibility in civil court of anything sa…

Back from my trip and still not finished with vacation. I swam today (so hot outside) and am mediating next week, but th...
07/28/2023

Back from my trip and still not finished with vacation. I swam today (so hot outside) and am mediating next week, but thought to reprise this blog post from 2017. It's one of my favorites:

[Advertisement*] It is summer and I do laps in the pool for exercise. While doing so this morning I thought about how much mediation is like swimming. In both… Some people only dip in their t…

Magic in Mediation:
01/09/2023

Magic in Mediation:

[Advertisement*] Mediation can be magical, sometimes moving the intractable to the more willing, the inflexible to the adaptable, the intransigent to the pliant, leading perhaps to a resolution of …

Notice of Increase for 2023 --
12/29/2022

Notice of Increase for 2023 --

[Advertisement*] January 1, 2023 — Recognizing that three hours usually is insufficient to explore settlement, including the time to prepare and conduct a first mediation session, the minimum…

Donations instead of Holiday Cards --
11/16/2022

Donations instead of Holiday Cards --

[Advertisement*] Every year, just prior to Thanksgiving, I decide where I think my (limited) discretionary funds will make the greatest impact. Long ago, I determined that greeting cards for the ho…

11/08/2022

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I added this recently to my website at https://www.karpmediation.com/testimonials/ (with permission from the author, a local attorney who participated with me in mediation via the C.A.R. Real Estate Mediation Center some time ago):

"The mediator was terrific. Very thoughtful, experienced and engaged. Without his help the matter would not have been resolved.”

Also, This disclaimer appears on that page:

“The circumstances of your matter may differ from the matters in which results and testimonials have been provided. These statements are not guarantees, warranties, or predictions regarding the outcome of your matter.”

*This post is designated as an “advertisement” to comply with State Bar Rules of Professional Conduct, if applicable.

"I Would Rather Pay My Lawyer." See,
10/09/2022

"I Would Rather Pay My Lawyer." See,

[Advertisement*] In almost every mediation I have conducted in the past 18 years, one or more of the disputants has been called upon to pay something to settle the case, usually more than anticipat…

09/16/2022

Real Estate Mediation session last month + telephone negotiation this week = settlement today. Such a nice way to get the weekend underway.

08/14/2022

Just putting this out there so Facebook will not think the page is stagnant. Two more mediations upcoming this week. Still working via Zoom. Hope all is well. Regards, David.

07/14/2022

If you ever receive an unsolicited email from "karpmediationHR" or something similar which says "karpmediation has shared a 'document' with you" or something similar, IT IS SPOOFING SO DON'T OPEN IT. DELETE. COULD BE DANGEROUS. Sorry to have to report this to you.

New Blog Post on "Time and Patience," see,
06/14/2022

New Blog Post on "Time and Patience," see,

[“Advertisement”*] I think about time a lot. I read science fiction novels involving time travel. I have a chime clock in my living room that I cherish, also clocks – usually more than one – in eve…

Re-sharing because this issue comes up again and again [i.e., dealing with anger]:
05/09/2022

Re-sharing because this issue comes up again and again [i.e., dealing with anger]:

[Advertisement*] In a father’s speech at a recent wedding, I heard the following advice to the newlyweds: “It’s hard to stay angry with each other when you’re both naked” or words to that effect. M…

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6311 Van Nuys Boulevard , 409
Van Nuys, CA
91401

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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A full time mediator since about September 2004, David I. Karp maintains a private mediation practice in Van Nuys, CA, and also assists various adjudicative bodies with their Alternative Dispute Resolution needs in Southern California. To support the judicial system, Karp serves on the Appellate Mediation Panel of the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, and on other mediation panels. In each of the foregoing contexts, privately and otherwise, Karp applies his skill, training and experience, emanating from a 25 year law practice primarily in real estate and business litigation, to help the disputants reach mutual understanding, if they can, and their own private, consensual resolution of their conflicts with one another. Disclaimer: David I. Karp maintains a full time mediation practice, and therefore does not now practice law. The following paragraph is provided to comply with ethical requirements to the extent that Mr. Karp chooses to take on legal representation hereafter or his activities are at any time construed as law practice. "David I. Karp is licensed to practice law, maintains offices, and actually practices law only in the state of California and will only appear in courts located within said state. Further, David I. Karp does not seek to represent anyone based solely on a visit to this web site and does not intend to solicit legal business from clients located in states or jurisdictions where David I. Karp is not licensed or authorized to practice law or in any state or jurisdiction where this website fails to comply with all laws and ethical rules, or in any state or jurisdiction at all."

David I. Karp is a highly-rated* full time professional mediator of real estate and business disputes in Southern California and an amateur writer in his spare time. His business website is located at http://karpmediation.com which you are invited to visit.

* David I. Karp has been awarded the “AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating™” from Martindale-Hubbell® consecutively for more than 25 years; this represents the highest rating available for legal ability, ethics, professional reliability and diligence.

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