• We bring people together with respect
  • It is never too early or too late to mediate

    It is never too early or too late to mediate

    Judge Long and David Karen have joined forces since April 2015.

  • Creative Dispute Resolution

    Creative Dispute Resolution

    We are continuing the tradition of excellence in mediation, arbitration and all alternative dispute resolution services.

Hon. David W. Long (Ret.)
and
 David M. Karen, Esq.
HAVE JOINED FORCES

CONTINUING THE EXPANSION AND TRADITION
OF EXCELLENCE IN MEDIATION, ARBITRATION AND ALL ADR SERVICES
ESTABLISHED
IN 1986 BY PAUL D. FRITZ ESQ. (1941-2011)


Now Mediating and Arbitrating in California

  • Thousand Oaks
  • Ventura
  • San Fernando Valley
  • Los Angeles
  • West Los Angeles
  • Riverside
  • Ontario
  • San Luis Obispo
  • Santa Barbara

 

Creative Dispute Resolution

Hon. David W. Long (Ret.) and David M. Karen, Esq. of CDR mediation have experience with virtually all civil matters. Judge David W. Long, now retired from the Ventura County Superior Court, is dedicated to providing the same excellence in neutral Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) services for which has been recognized since its founding in 1986. David M. Karen has mediated over 500 cases during his career.


Our New Office

Creative Dispute Resolution
Phone: (805) 498-9494
Fax: (805) 498-3030
3155 Old Conejo Road, Box 7
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320

Mediation Practice Areas

  • Business Law & Litigation
  • Employment Law
  • Construction Defect Law
  • Insurance Law & Claims
  • Mediation and Arbitration
  • Professional & Medical Malpractice Litigation
  • Real Estate Law
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Serious Personal Injury & Wrongful Death
  • Timeshare Law
  • Trade Secret/IP Litigation


Where would you like us to mediate?

  • NO Travel Time Charged
  • NO Administration Fees
  • One-Half and Full Day Flat Rates

Testimonials


  • He [Hon. David Long (Ret.)] may be one of the best sitting judges in terms of conducting settlement conferences that I have encountered in 35 years. He is thoughtful, thorough and analytical. He presses you in an appropriate way to better understand your case. And he underscores the strengths and the weaknesses of the cases.
    Anonymous, Mediation Attorney

  • We wanted to thank you (David Karen) again for your efforts. The simple fact is that without you it is unlikely this case would have been settled. We no longer wake up with the specter of a trial looming over our heads…We appreciate beyond measure your efforts on our behalf.
    Cynthia, Ph.D, Electrical Engineer, and husband William, 30 Year FBI Agent, retired


  • Judge Long has the ability to take the edge off of a case where people are very upset. Every time you go in he has a joke, and he puts people at ease very early. He’s remembers what it’s like to be a lawyer. He also is always prepared. You can confess to what you think the weaknesses are in your own position and be comfortable that he’s not going to run to the other side and share that with them.
    Michael W. Case, Esq., Attorney

  • David was very adept & persistent. He continued to assist the parties in reaching a settlement beyond the initial mediation.
    Mark O. Hiepler, Esq., Attorney

  • I was astounded at how well-prepared he (Hon. David Long (Ret.)] was, despite the fact that he was handling multiple settlement conferences a day.
    Anonymous, Mediation Attorney

  • David, you did an excellent job. I was very impressed. Thanks again.
    David Shain, Esq., Attorney