STEP OUT OF CONFLICT

AND INTO CLARITY

Mediation often resolves disputes in a matter of hours, not years.

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What makes mediation different?

Lawsuits can be a huge interruption, draining your time, money, and energy.  Leaving you feeling trapped in an unfamiliar court process. 

Mediating a resolution with Bret Geckeler transforms anxiety into relief and certainty.  Bret gets everyone unstuck so they can move forward with dignity and peace of mind. 

Mediation with Bret offers relief and closure, guided by someone who chose this work as his life’s profession.

Bret knows that moving parties from conflict to clarity takes more than just legal knowledge. 

Bret Geckeler guides parties with wisdom earned from mediating hundreds of disputes.

He specializes in turning hard-to-settle cases into inevitable agreements—guiding all sides from dispute to dignity.

Based in the San Joaquin Valley. Offering virtual and in-person mediation options across California.

  • "We walked into that mediation thinking there was no way it would settle, but somehow you pulled it off!"

    —Defense Attorney, Northern California

  • "Bret is an enormously empathetic mediator who also possesses the intellectual acumen to surround every aspect of a case. And his follow-up is excellent."

    —Plaintiff Attorney, Southern California

  • "His ability to manage difficult conversations and navigate complex emotional issues is truly impressive. The successful outcome is a direct result of his expertise, patience, and perseverance."

    —Defense Attorney, Southern California

  • "He is a thoughtful and calm mediator, who makes everyone in the room feel at peace and will get the parties to the finish line."

    -Plaintiff Attorney, Southern California

  • "Mr. Geckeler is an effective and skilled mediator ... his ability to connect with the parties and establish rapport was instrumental in helping us achieve settlement."

    -Defense Attorney, Southern California

  • "We came into mediation with very little hope of a settlement .... Bret demonstrated incredible patience and tenacity, never giving up on a path forward."

    Defense Attorney, Southern California

  • "Geckeler did an excellent job navigating a very emotional event... Thanks to his skill and persistence, we were able to reach a settlement in a case that initially seemed unlikely to resolve at mediation."

    -Plaintiff Attorney, Southern California

Your Questions, Answered

  • I offer mediation services (a type of alternative dispute resolution). Mediation provides parties in dispute an opportunity to voluntarily come to the negotiating table, and guided by me, find the best possible agreement.

  • Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or call my Case Manager at (661) 877-4444—she’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.

  • I combine a thoughtful, human-centered approach with my mediation-specific experience to deliver you the best and most efficient resolutions. Resolutions that provide peace of mind and dignity. Mediation is magical when done right—it’s how I approach it that sets me apart.

  • You can reach us anytime via our contact page, email (nikki@bretgeckeler.com), or by phone at (661) 877-4444.

    We aim to respond quickly.

  • I charge a flat rate at booking. Rates vary for different types of cases, and I offer half-day and full-day session rates.

  • Collaborative, honest, and straightforward. I am not here to generate more friction in your life. I show you the clearest path forward—and a tomorrow where you no longer have to spend time and energy in this conflict.