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William H. Webster Chair in Dispute Resolution; Professor of Law, Pepperdine University School of Law
Thomas J. StipanowichResolve disputes. Efficiently. Confidentially. Decisively.
A dual-jurisdiction neutral for family, civil and commercial disputes between India and the United States. Resolve faster, with control and clarity.
Schedule a ConsultationPepperdine Straus Institute. Bombay High Court. NLSIU Bangalore. California court-annexed programmes.
Your neutral, across borders
Experience grounded in two legal systems
Karan Khetan works with parties navigating family, civil and commercial disputes across India and the United States.
Meet KaranWhy mediation
A faster route to a lasting outcome
Faster
Most matters resolve in one to three sessions, far quicker than litigation.
Confidential
Everything discussed stays private. No court involvement unless you choose it.
Cost-efficient
Matters that fail to settle often cost five to ten times more in litigation fees and time.
You decide
The parties shape the outcome. The neutral never imposes one in mediation.
"The courts of this country should not be the places where resolution of disputes begins. They should be the places where disputes end, after alternative methods have been considered and tried."
Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, U.S. Supreme CourtPractice areas
Matters I handle
Family and successionCross-border India–USCommercial and businessConsumer disputesOmbuds for corporatesLandlord and tenantWorkplace conflictsCivil harassmentMedical legal disputes
Eight services across mediation, arbitration, coaching and corporate ombuds work.
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What clients say
"We fought over inherited property for nearly a decade. We reached an agreement in two sessions."
R.S. Family property dispute, India
"We were at a complete deadlock. We walked out with a deal that worked for both of us."
J.M. Commercial contract dispute, California
"He navigated the cultural and legal nuances on both sides with real fluency."
A.K. Cross-border business dispute, India and US
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Adjunct Law Professor, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine University School of Law
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Professor of Law and Faculty Director, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine Caruso School of Law
Stephanie Bell BlondellReady to resolve?
A focused, confidential 30 to 45 minute conversation. No obligation.
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