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Mediation Services

A firm offering both experience and compassion when mediating disputes.

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Mediation Services

Founding partner Monique Olivier serves as a mediator to assist parties and their counsel in reaching a negotiated resolution of their civil disputes. After more than twenty years of litigating individual and class action employment, civil rights and consumer cases, Monique has developed a keen ability to assist both sides in evaluating the risks of litigation and the value of the settlement and works with the parties and their counsel to develop creative and substantive resolutions. Monique is regularly sought out by counsel for plaintiffs, defendants, and insurance carriers to assist in resolving disputes. Attorneys and their clients have praised Monique’s insights, tenacity, approachability and creativity in settling cases.

For mediation inquiries, please contact Monique at monique@os-legal.com or 415.484.0087.

What is Mediation?

Mediation is a voluntary process in which parties who are on opposite sides of a dispute will attempt to work out their differences with the aid of a mediator – a neutral third party who facilitates the discussion. The goal of mediation is for the parties to willingly come to an agreement to resolve their civil dispute. A mediator does not decide any issues or render a final decision, but instead works to find a resolution that is most appropriate for both parties. Mediation can be used at almost any point, whether it is the first step in remedying a dispute or a final attempt to avoid going to court or to trial. The benefits of mediation include reducing the time, money and energy it takes to litigate a civil case through trial, gaining a greater understanding of your adversary’s position, and developing a negotiated resolution that, at times, can include terms parties would not be able to achieve directly in court.

What Our Clients Say

I contacted Rachel Bien with Olivier & Schreiber LLP regarding a potential employment discrimination claim. In our initial consultation, I felt that she genuinely listened to my concerns, and she was patient and thorough. Even though my case was probably small relative to other cases she likely deals with, she offered me helpful guidance in determining options and how to proceed. Ms. Bien was patient and calm and helped keep the situation cool. She answered my questions with clarity and in a timely manner. I was ultimately able to reach a compromise with my employer. Without Ms. Bien's assistance, I don't think that would have been possible.

Nicole B.

Monique took on a complicated medical malpractice appeal for my clients after we obtained a jury verdict. Not only was she successful in upholding the verdict, but it became a published decision that helped define the landscape of California law. For her efforts she was recognized by California Lawyer Magazine as an "Attorney of the Year" for medical malpractice! When I have an appellate issue, Monique is my first choice!!

Hiring Monique Olivier to handle the appeal of a trial I won was easily one of the best decisions I have made in my entire legal career. In addition to being incredibly smart, Monique’s skills and preparation were impeccable. She gave me a tremendous amount of confidence, and did an incredible job in every aspect of our appeal. My clients and I will always be grateful for Monique's superior work, and I strongly recommend her as an appellate lawyer.

Christian and his team looked out for my best interests. They had my back and were professional and unrelenting in achieving fairness for me.

Christian Schreiber was very supportive, considerate, and understanding of my situation. Super hardworking, it felt as if he was always working on my case, and always kept me in the loop. I truly appreciated that. He was always available and was super quick to answer any questions or concerns I had. He has a true passion for this job and I will highly recommend him.

I needed counsel ready to interact with a delinquent, low integrity, and untrustworthy employer. I also needed clear guidance on the path ahead. O&S was instrumental in driving the clarity I needed while being both comforting and "no nonsense." Deeply satisfied with my representation, I have recommended O&S numerous times to others in need of employment labor counsel.

Monique Olivier came highly recommended to me by a dear friend. After one meeting, it was clear to me that she was the direct, wise, and earnest attorney that I needed to back me. Monique was accessible and patient with me, particularly with the emotional aspects of my situation, and was able to provide clear and honest counsel. In the end, we were a successful team. I will forever be grateful for her support and advocacy. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Christian is an extremely knowledgeable class action attorney. He's very passionate about protecting employees' rights and helping others. In sum, an outstanding lawyer and a very kind person. I can't recommend him enough.

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