David Garcia is available to serve as a neutral mediator, facilitating confidential discussions that help the parties reach their own durable resolution.
Subject to conflict screening and the parties' agreement, the mediator may provide neutral services including:
Availability in any particular matter depends on the parties' agreement, scheduling, and the results of an independent conflict-of-interest review.
The mediator does not decide the matter or impose a result. Instead, the mediator helps the parties clarify interests, identify barriers, and develop resolution options they craft themselves.
The mediator serves both parties equally and does not act as an advocate for either side. A matter may move to arbitration or factfinding only if the parties separately agree to that process.
Mediation discussions are treated as confidential subject to the parties' mediation agreement and applicable law. The parties are encouraged to set confidentiality expectations in a written agreement at the outset of the mediation.
This statement describes the neutral's general practice and is not a guarantee or legal opinion. Specific protections depend on the governing agreement and applicable law.