Davis Mediation - Manhattan Beach, California

Marc Pioch

I can’t say enough about Barry Davis Mediation and Barry Davis himself. Nobody wants to find themselves going through a divorce especially with kids. Emotions run so high and the stress is off the charts and financially your entire worlds gets turned upside down. I am so happy that my ex-wife and I at least agreed to go to see Barry. He came highly recommended and it was the best decision I made during the entire process. First and foremost, BARRY CARES – ABOUT HIS CLIENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN! He cares about finding an honest and fair resolution for both sides. Just as important he kept our kids in the forefront and advocated for them as much as trying to resolve our grown up issues. It wasn’t easy and there were some heated exchanges but Barry always kept his cool and even worked with us individually and by phone when needed. The end result speaks for itself as both my ex and I have moved on with our lives and we have a structure that Barry helped us create that we can count on to guide us through raising two kids in separate households and resolving future conflicts. On behalf of my family I want to just say thanks to Barry. I can’t wait to enjoy the holiday season with my boys and loved ones and Barry helped make this new life possible. If you find yourself in the unfortunate circumstance of going through a divorce CALL BARRY DAVIS FIRST before you even think of a lawyer. You get so much more and will save a bunch of money too! Good luck to you all and thanks for all you do Barry.

Mauricio Padilla

THIS IS AN ACTUAL REVIEW FROM AN ACTUAL CLIENT Choosing Barry Davis of Davis Mediation was, in my experience going through divorce, the BEST decision to proceed through such a difficult season. When you compare the cost of going through mediation verses enlisting attorneys, mediation is hands down the most cost effective option. With Davis Mediation, only 15 sessions was required at less than $10K. That's a fraction of what it costs throwing your money away with attorneys. And while these sessions should have spanned only about a year, the timing for my case took two years to complete because of a unique and difficult "self-inflicted" circumstance NOT caused by Mr. Davis. Make no mistake, it takes a special person to work with divorcing couples who are varied and unique in their own personalities AND are also dealing with their own pain and whatever other issues they bring with them as a result of a difficult marriage. Barry Davis was caring and compassionate to me and my ex as his clients. He treated us as people and not just clients. In that vane, he was also fair and honest in mediating my case. While I didn't get 100% of what I wanted, in the end, I feel strongly that my four children were given the best result given the natural unwanted circumstances that comes with divorce. In addition to speaking highly of Mr. Davis' ability to work in favor of both his clients, he is also networked with other professionals who can help in the process -- paralegals and even counselors; both of which I took advantage and benefited. If anyone out there would like to contact me, I am more than willing to expand on my review. While I don't wish for divorce on any couple and most certainly when children are involved, the grim reality is that divorce happens all too frequently. To try and minimize the almost certain financial destruction and emotional devastation, I definitely recommend the services of Barry Davis and Davis Mediation.

Brandon DeMott

Barry was very fair, professional and easy to work with. He kept us on track and focused on what really matters. When needed, he reminded us to keep the best interest of the kids as the focus and guided us through the difficult process. I highly recommend his services.

T D

I was warned ahead of time that Barry was biased towards the female spouse in a relationship. They could not have been more true. He pressured me right before Thanksgiving to sign onto a contract and agreement that every attorney I showed afterwords did not think was valid, or fair and balanced. Stay away from this guy.

Randy Klinenberg

We ended up not using his services, though that's not Barry's fault. We kinda knew what we wanted to do before going in.

John Webber