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Mediation and Mediation Consulting

Mediation is a collaborative, private alternative to traditional court litigation. Most mediated cases reach a successful resolution with the guidance of an experienced, impartial mediator who facilitates productive communication.

Divorce is often an emotionally charged and complex journey. If you choose to mediate, it is essential to work with a mediator who possesses deep expertise in family law, stays current with evolving judicial trends, and maintains a keen sensitivity to cultural differences and potential power dynamics between spouses. Above all, you need a mediator you can trust.

My commitment to integrity and compassion is backed by over 48 years as a family law attorney and a lifelong dedication to public service.

My Approach: Facilitative & Transformative Mediation

When spouses will maintain an ongoing relationship after divorce—such as co-parenting children or managing shared business interests and property—I blend traditional facilitative mediation with transformative mediation techniques:

  • Facilitative Mediation: Focuses directly on resolving core legal and financial issues, including property division, child custody, and spousal/child support.
  • Transformative Mediation: Emphasizes empowerment and recognition, helping parties improve their communication and fundamentally transform how they interact going forward.

This dual approach helps resolve immediate legal questions while fostering a healthier, more sustainable framework for the future.

 

Jeff always puts his clients first by negotiating a strong out-of-court settlement. 

Dana K.

Qualifications & Professional Accomplishments

With over 31 years of dedicated experience as a family law mediator, my background includes:

  • Judicial & Panel Service: Served as a Private Judge, Temporary Judge, and Arbitrator in all aspects of family law. Member of the Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) Family Law Panels for both Santa Clara and San Mateo County Courts.
  • Teaching & Lecturing: Served as an instructor on mediation for Stanford University’s continuing education program and lectured to professional and business organizations on dispute resolution strategies.
  • Leadership & Innovation: Co-created the mediation referral panel for the Palo Alto Area Bar Association (where I founded and co-chaired the Family Law Section).
  • Civic & Community Service: Former volunteer mediator for the City of Palo Alto Mediation Program and published author of numerous articles on mediation and family law issues.

Schedule Your Consultation

Finding the right fit is crucial. I offer a brief, complimentary consultation to give both parties the opportunity to discuss my background, approach to mediation, the services I can perform and to allow the parties to determine if my approach is the right match for their case.

Call me today at (650) 823-9959 to get started.

About the author

Jeffrey P. Blum is a Los Gatos, California-based family law attorney, mediator and private judge with nearly 48 years of experience. Founder and former co-chair of the Palo Alto Area Bar Association’s Family Law Section and ADR Panel, he frequently serves as a volunteer settlement judge for family law courts.

Mr. Blum has a substantial body of published work, including extensive past contributions to the Los Angeles Daily Journal and numerous articles on family law matters published in specialized family law magazines. He has also taught Transformative Mediation within the Stanford Continuing Studies Program.

His commitment to civic service includes leadership roles on several civic boards and commissions, including the Palo Alto Human Relations Commission, the Mountain View Rent Stabilization Program, the Rotary Club of Los Gatos and the Los Gatos Community Health and Senior Services Commission.

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