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Mediators/Staff
Peter Ballas• James Davis
Tara Fass• Michelle L. Kazadi
Stephanie Maloney• Diana Mercer
Victoria Simon• Alex Yufik
Keisha Chandler• Linda Duarte
 Peter W. Ballas, MBA - Estate Planning and Tax Consultant
Peter comes to Peace Talks with over 20 years of experience in Tax and Estate Planning, following his tenure as the President and CEO of a company with multiple locations and over 80 employees. Full Profile. Back to Top
 James Michael Davis, Esq. - Mediator
A skilled and savvy mediator, James brings a wealth of experience to his role. He has served as a state Judge, worked in several prestigious law firms, and clerked for a Federal Judge, the Honorable Timothy Baker, U.S. District Court, 7th Circuit, prior to joining Peace Talks. Along with his family law work, James has considerable legal and professional experience in Intellectual Property, Business, Entertainment, Privacy and Tax law. Full Profile.
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 Tara
Fass, LMFT - Mediator
Tara has been a child custody mediator since
1994, and before joining Peace Talks Mediation Services, she
was a Los Angeles Superior Court Child Custody Mediator and
Evaluator in the Conciliation Court Office. She has also taught
a Co-Parent Education Program with the Los Angeles Superior
Court and maintains a private psychotherapy practice. Full
Profile.
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 Michelle L. Kazadi, Esq. - Mediator
is an Attorney-Mediator with Peace Talks Mediation Services. She divides her time between Peace Talks Mediation Services and her active law practice. Her areas of specialization are real estate and family law. Full Profile.
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 Stephanie Maloney, CFP, CDFA - Mediator
Stephanie Maloney was one of the first practicing divorce financial planners in the Los Angeles area. As a mediator with Peace Talks, Stephanie brings her expertise to help mediation clients make good choices for settlement. She helps determine the short-term and long-term financial impact of proposed divorce settlements, offers valuable insight into the pros and cons of different settlement proposals, and helps avoid common financial pitfalls of divorce.. Full Profile.
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Diana Mercer, Esq. - Founder; Attorney-Mediator
Diana is the founder of Peace Talks and the co-author
of Your Divorce
Advisor : A Lawyer and A Psychologist Guide You Through
the Legal and Emotional Landscape of Divorce (Fireside,
2001). After 12 years of practicing as a top divorce litigator
(1988-2000), she now devotes her practice solely to mediation.
She has conducted over 2000 mediations, and has received
over 250 hours of specialized, professional Family Law Mediation
training. Full Profile.
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 Dr.
Victoria Simon, LMFT - Mediator
After completing her university
education in Europe, Dr. Simon focused her mental health training
in forensic psychology, communication and conflict resolution,
receiving a Ph.D. in forensic psychology, a license in Marriage
and Family Therapy, and training in mediation through the
Los Angeles County Bar Association. Full Profile.
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 Alex Yufik, J.D. Psy.D - Attorney-Mediator
Dr. Alex Yufik is a licensed clinical psychologist and a licensed attorney. He is an expert source on a variety of clinical and forensic topics, and has given numerous trainings and interviews to local and national news organizations, including KCAL9, Washington Post, New York Post and others. Dr. Yufik focuses in providing individual treatment to patients in his private practice, and utilizes the latest diagnostic psychological and neuropsychological testing. After his years of ongoing study and practice, he specializes in both psychodynamic psychotherapy and cognitive-behavioral techniques. Full Profile.
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 Linda Duarte - Divorce Resolutions Associate/ Office Manager
Linda joined Peace Talks in 2007 as a Divorce Resolutions Associate/ Office Manager. In her role, Linda provides client support, convenes mediation sessions, and assists in the preparation of legal documents. Prior to her work With Peace Talks, Linda served as a legal secretary/office manager with Kennick & Associates.
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 Keisha
Chandler
Keisha joined Peace Talks Mediation Services in
2003. She is a trained mediator as well as a legal assistant.
Her encyclopedic knowledge of the California and Los Angeles
Family Law rules and procedures makes her a real asset to
Peace Talks. Outgoing and down-to-earth, she helps clients
get through the maze of legal forms in a way that's easy to
understand and efficient.
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