EXPERIENCED. NEUTRAL. EFFECTIVE.
Nearly 40 Years of Legal Insights Guiding You to Resolution
Meet David Schlueter & NS Mediation Group in Westlake Village, California
Bringing decades of real trial experience, deep legal knowledge, and balanced neutrality to help parties resolve complex business, real estate, and family disputes without courtroom litigation.
📞 Call us now to schedule your mediation: (818) 730-3127
OUR MISSION & FOUNDING PHILOSOPHY
A Better Path Forward for Legal Disputes
At NS Mediation Group, we believe that trial should always be the last resort. Court battles consume years of time, exhaust financial resources, and inflict immense emotional strain on individuals, families, and businesses.
Headquartered in Westlake Village, California, our firm was founded on a simple principle: effective dispute resolution requires a mediator who truly understands both sides of the courtroom.
We do not just facilitate conversation; we bring practical legal insight, structured neutrality, and empathy to every session. Whether addressing high-stakes corporate breach of contract claims, sensitive elder family care decisions, or high-asset divorce settlements, our goal is to guide both parties toward pragmatic, legally binding compromises that allow everyone to move forward with confidence.
DAVID SCHLUETER
LEAD MEDIATOR & FOUNDER
MEET DAVID SCHLUETER
Decades of Trial Experience Applied to Alternative Dispute Resolution
Before focusing fully on dispute resolution, lead mediator David Schlueter spent nearly 40 years practicing as a full-time trial attorney. Having litigated complex matters across California courts, David possesses first-hand knowledge of how judges, juries, and arbitrators evaluate evidence, witness testimony, and legal argument.
This deep litigation background allows David to provide parties with realistic, unvarnished risk assessments of what a trial would actually cost — both financially and personally.
“My goal as a mediator isn’t simply to push for a quick settlement. It’s to help people and businesses reach smart, sustainable solutions that make practical sense while avoiding the expense and unpredictability of the courtroom.”
— DAVID SCHLUETER
CREDENTIALS & SPECIALIZED AFFILIATIONS
Elite Training & Institutional Trust
When you choose NS Mediation Group, you are partnering with a neutral backed by top-tier legal credentials and specialized ADR education.
Pepperdine Straus Institute Trained
Completed advanced dispute resolution training at Pepperdine University’s world-renowned Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution.
CSLB Arbitrator
Serves as an official arbitrator for the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB), handling complex construction and contractor disputes.
AMCC Affiliated Neutral
Affiliated with the Arbitration Mediation Conciliation Center (AMCC) for downtown Los Angeles access and complex commercial panels.
Southern California Mediation Association
Active member dedicated to maintaining the highest ethical standards in alternative dispute resolution.
BBB Accredited A+ Rated
Recognized for professional integrity, business ethics, and client satisfaction.
WHAT SETS US APART
Why Clients & Attorneys Partner With NS Mediation Group
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Realistic Trial-Tested Perspective
Mediators without trial experience often rely on generic splits or procedural tactics. David Schlueter evaluates every dispute through the lens of nearly four decades in court, helping opposing parties clearly understand trial risks and realistic outcomes.
2
De-Escalating Emotional High-Stakes Disputes
Legal battles are rarely purely transactional — they often involve decades of business partnerships, family ties, or personal strain. We specialize in de-escalating tension, keeping negotiations constructive, and preserving vital relationships.
3
Complete Privacy & Confidentiality
Unlike public court records, everything discussed during our mediation sessions remains strictly confidential under California law. Protect your business secrets, family privacy, and financial health.
4
Convenient Local & Statewide Access
Meet in-person at our executive offices located at 600 Hampshire Rd #211, Westlake Village, CA, or connect seamlessly using our secure, statewide Guided Virtual Mediation platform.