John Derrick is a Santa Barbara-based mediator, focusing on settling cases that are in litigation or headed there. His diplomatic skills, empathy, and perseverance help parties to difficult disputes get to a negotiated resolution. He offers reasonable rates, and a choice of mediating in person or over Zoom.
“I would also like to add that Mr. Derrick is a magician… I gotta tell you… I had zero expectation [of settlement]….” — Lawyer reporting settlement to the Santa Barbara Superior Court in January 2023 after John Derrick acted first as a Settlement Master and then as a private mediator in a complex commercial case.
“Patience and diligence move mountains.” — William Penn.
