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Law & Mediation Office of Charlotte Wayne

About Charlotte

Charlotte was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. After graduating summa cum laude from NYU, she earned her J.D. from UCLA Law School and was admitted to the California Bar in 2016.Prior to founding her own practice in July of 2020, Charlotte honed her legal skills litigating high-conflict custody disputes and complex asset division matters as an associate at a boutique family law firm in West Los Angeles.In addition to her years of litigating and settling family law matters, Charlotte assisted with the representation of foster children as a clerk at the Children's Law Center, advocated for justice for survivors of human trafficking at the Coalition Against Slavery and Trafficking (CAST), and volunteered her services at the Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law and as a Mediator in the Civil Harassment Department of various courthouses across Los Angeles.Charlotte is passionate about conflict resolution and helping people navigate life's difficult moments. Her practice includes legal consulting, collaborative attorney work, and serving as a mediator for those who desire to resolve familial conflict on their own terms.

Should I litigate or mediate my dispute?

Sometimes, people in conflict are too far apart and agreement is impossible. In these cases, the only path to resolution may be to litigate and seek orders from the Court. However, when there is room for compromise and agreement, mediation offers the following advantages over litigation:

  • Resolving disputes in mediation tends to be quicker and less expensive than hiring an attorney to litigate your case in Court.

  • Mediation allows for more confidentiality, as opposed to litigation where hearings are open to the public and Court records and rulings generally become public record.

  • Perhaps most important of all, mediation allows the people involved in conflict to have control over the terms of any agreement. If a conflict is decided by a Judge or Arbitrator, that person decides your fate.

How does the mediation process work?

Mediation is a confidential process in which a neutral third party acts as a referee to help resolve conflict between people.

  • The mediator is neutral and does not represent either party.

  • It's not necessary to have lawyers present, but parties often choose to have their own lawyers present during mediation, or to independently consult with a lawyer during the mediation process. While a mediator may explain the law and evaluate your case, they do not provide either party with legal advice.

  • Issues are resolved through mutual agreement of the parties. While the mediator may provide guidance or suggest creative solutions, the mediator has no power to force either party to settle against his or her will.

Contact

Law & Mediation Office of Charlotte Wayne
9171 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 500
Beverly Hills, California 90210
(323) 207-6367Don't be shy, say hello!