David C. Peterson is a full-time mediator on the Central Coast beginning in 1995 and mediating over 2,000 cases. After a 20+ year litigation career, he obtained a Master’s degree (MDR) and then LLM degree in Mediation from Pepperdine University School of Law, Straus Institute for Dispute resolution (rated #1 by U.S. News & World Report) where he has taught Mediation Theory and Practice. He is head of the ADR Sections in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo (now co-chair).
