Useful Mediation

About Us

Useful Mediation was started by Julie LaVan, a prior litigator, attorney and business owner that advocates for useful, neutral, cost-effective, time efficient, peaceful, and advantageous resolutions and options to issues concerning individuals and businesses without the interference of the legal and court system. Prior to starting Useful Mediation, Julie LaVan experienced the traumatic, costly, biased, unresolved effects of the legal and court system, both personally and professionally. Julie managed LaVan Law and was a shareholder, general counsel and partner in various business entities. Julie is a Certified Professional Mediator from Cornell University’s School of Industrial Labor and Relations (ILR).