STEP OUT OF CONFLICT

AND INTO CLARITY

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

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How is 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.  Whether your case involves intense personalities, complex stakes, or difficult valuations, Bret gets everyone unstuck and moving forward with 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

    1. Secure a date for the mediation session.

    2. Confidentiality signed by all participants.

    3. Submit information regarding the conflict (most do this in writing via their attorney).

    4. Private phone calls to clarify and lay the ground work.

    5. Honest and deeply-human conversations at the mediation session to clarify all perspectives.

    6. We negotiate the best possible deal that gets a ‘yes’ from everyone.

    7. You move forward with your life - uncluttered - and get back to other business.

    Participation in mediation is voluntary. So, all parties in a dispute must agree to (1) mediate in good faith and (2) hire Mr. Geckeler to serve as the mediator.

    There are a couple more nuances, which we will happily discuss. But those are the broad strokes.

  • Mediation. Parties to a conflict voluntarily come to the negotiating table, and guided by Bret, find the best possible agreement.

    Facilitated Negotiation. A type of mediation which differs only because it does not require all parties to meet for a longer session. It entails multiple shorter meetings - often by phone - to negotiate and reach resolution. Please inquire.

    Negotiation & Communication Coaching. Inquire to learn if you may be a fit for hourly negotiation coaching. Typical examples might include an upcoming difficult conversation amonst business partners or involving a family estate.

  • 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.