Mr. Lathrop offers litigants a highly effective mediation practice whose process centers on the evenhanded resolution of conflict in an impartial and productive way. The goal is to, as much as possible, contain costs and also the preservation of relationships.

The Four C’s

Neutrality in mediation is paramount, allowing the parties to present and discuss their unique circumstances in a cost-effective, convenient, comfortable and confidential environment, identifying their differences, and finding a mutually agreeable pathway toward reconciliation.

Mitchell Lathrop’s mediation practice offers a high degree of sophistication in its approach. Through Mr. Lathrop’s experience and expertise, he offers the means to build trust, reduce hostility and counter hardball attacks and, with his persistence, create the opportunity for settlement even when initial tempers are high and obstacles appear insurmountable.

Mr. Lathrop mediation practice has successfully handled over 100 cases, and he is Martindale-Hubbell “A” rated, is listed in The Best Lawyers in America (2006-present), is listed in Super Lawyers for both New York and San Diego and has received Best Lawyers’ 2012 San Diego Insurance Law Lawyer of the Year.

Mr. Lathrop has handled mediations through or before the following organizations:

• International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution
• Association Internationale de Droit des Assurances Reinsurance and Insurance Arbitration Society, U.S. (“ARIAS•US”)
• Southern California Mediation Association
• International Mediation Institute
• Truce ADR