Legal disclaimer

Mediation services, not legal services

Chen Mediation provides mediation services and does not provide legal representation or legal advice. Marissa Chen, J.D. is a law-trained mediator and is not a licensed attorney. Mediation is not a substitute for independent legal counsel. This website is for general informational purposes only, and no attorney-client relationship is created by visiting this website, contacting the practice, or participating in mediation. Participants are encouraged to seek independent legal advice when needed.

No attorney-client relationship

Nothing on this website, and no communication with Chen Mediation, creates an attorney-client relationship. Marissa Chen, J.D. is a law-trained mediator and is not a licensed attorney. The practice does not represent any party and does not provide legal advice or legal representation.

Independent legal counsel

Mediation is not a substitute for independent legal advice. Participants are encouraged to consult an independent attorney before, during, or after mediation, and to have any agreement reviewed before signing it.

Confidentiality

Discretion is central to the practice. California law provides specific protections for communications made during mediation, and those protections have limits. Any questions about how confidentiality applies to your situation should be reviewed with independent legal counsel.

No guarantees

Mediation depends on the good-faith participation of everyone involved. Chen Mediation does not guarantee any particular outcome, result, timeline, or cost saving. This website is provided for general informational purposes only.