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Video Library
Short videos from mediator David Schlueter explaining how mediation works, what to expect in a session, and how each practice area is approached.
FEATURED · 3 MIN
Meet David Schlueter: Why Mediation Works
An introduction to NS Mediation Group and how nearly four decades of trial experience shapes a more realistic, more effective approach to resolving disputes outside the courtroom.
MEDIATION EXPLAINED
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GENERAL · 2:15
What Is Mediation, and How Is It Different From Court?
A plain-language overview of the mediation process and how it compares to a courtroom trial.
THE PROCESS · 3:40
What Happens During a Mediation Session
A walkthrough of joint sessions, private caucuses, and how settlement terms get documented.
CONFIDENTIALITY · 2:50
Why Mediation Stays Private
How California Evidence Code Sections 1115–1128 protect everything said in a session.
BUSINESS & CONSTRUCTION · 3:05
Resolving Commercial & Contractor Disputes
How business and construction conflicts get settled without stalling operations or job sites.
FAMILY & ELDER · 4:10
Handling Sensitive Family Matters With Dignity
An approach to divorce, elder care, and inheritance conflicts that protects family relationships.
VIRTUAL MEDIATION · 2:30
A Tour of Guided Virtual Mediation
How remote sessions work, including private virtual breakout rooms for each side.
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Videos cover the basics, but every dispute is different. Call our Westlake Village office and we will walk you through how mediation would apply to your situation.