About Our Mediators

At Excel Mediation, LLC, we take pride in the unique qualifications and compassionate approach of our mediation team. Our mediators are not only seasoned attorneys but also certified co-parenting specialists and trained experts in divorce and family mediation and complex litigated cases.  

 

Their specialized mediation training and legal expertise ensure that they are equipped to handle the nuances of family disputes with the utmost professionalism and empathy.

 

Key Qualifications:

  • Licensed Attorneys: Both mediators hold Juris Doctorate degrees and are licensed by the State Bar of California, bringing a rich understanding of legal intricacies to their mediation practice.
  • 25 Years of Combined Legal Practice:  With a quarter-century of legal experience between them, our mediators have a proven track record of successfully navigating complex legal and familial situations. 
  • Certified Co-Parenting Specialists: Accreditation by the prestigious Mosten Guthrie Academy as co-parenting specialists underlines our mediators’ expertise in facilitating discussions that prioritize the well-being of children in divorce and separation scenarios.
  • Pepperdine School of Law/Straus Institute Mediation of Litigated Cases Training:  Each mediator has completed a rigorous 40-hour mediation training program focused on mediating litigated cases, equipping them with cutting-edge techniques in dispute resolution.
  • Mosten Guthrie Academy Divorce and Family Mediation Training:  Further emphasizing their specialization in family law, both mediators have achieved certification through a 40-hour family law-specific mediation training at the Mosten Guthrie Academy, ensuring they are well-versed in the latest methodologies and approaches in family mediation.
Let our qualified mediators assist you in finding peaceful, constructive resolutions that stand the test of time. Contact us today to learn how our exceptional mediation services can support your journey toward amicable resolution and understanding.

Meet Our Mediators

Shant H. Chakerian, Esq.

Talia Nicoghosian, Esq.

We’re here to help you navigate the challenges of divorce and family disputes with confidence and dignity.

Our Mission

Our mission at Excel Mediation, is simple: we help families find peace by using the art of mediation to resolve their divorce and family disagreements.

Our Values

At Excel Mediation, integrity, empathy and collaboration are the heart of our practice, deeply understanding each person’s story and working together to find creative solutions.