Employment Law & Commercial Litigation Mediation
Jonathan LaCour is a seasoned trial lawyer, firm founder, and business executive who serves as a neutral mediator in complex employment law and commercial litigation disputes. Drawing on years of high-stakes litigation, courtroom advocacy, and real-world business leadership, Mr. LaCour brings a direct, pragmatic, and results-oriented approach to dispute resolution.
His mediations are designed to move cases—not merely facilitate discussion.
Areas of Mediation
Employment Law Disputes
Mr. LaCour regularly mediates employment-related matters, including:
- Wrongful termination
- Discrimination and harassment (FEHA / Title VII)
- Retaliation and whistleblower claims
- Wage and hour class and representative actions, including PAGA
- Disability accommodation and leave disputes
- Executive employment and separation agreements
- Independent contractor and misclassification disputes
As a long-time plaintiff-side trial lawyer who routinely handles cases from pre-litigation through trial, Mr. LaCour understands how employment cases are valued, defended, tried, and resolved.
Commercial Litigation & Business Disputes
Mr. LaCour also mediates a broad range of commercial and business disputes, including:
- Partnership and shareholder disputes
- Breach of contract claims
- Business torts and unfair competition
- Founder, executive, and ownership disputes
- Vendor, supplier, and services disputes
- High-value pre-trial settlement negotiations
As the CEO of a multi-office law firm, Mr. LaCour evaluates disputes through both a legal and business lens, helping parties reach resolutions that are practical, informed, and durable.
About the Mediator
Jonathan LaCour
He is a highly seasoned trial lawyer who wins cases on a regular basis in complex and contested litigation. He is frequently entrusted with high-exposure matters because he understands not only the law, but how risk, leverage, credibility, and decision-making function in real litigation.
As a mediator, Mr. LaCour offers a profile that few neutrals can match: an active trial lawyer with deep employment-law expertise and significant commercial litigation experience. This background allows him to assess the risks on both sides with precision and to communicate those risks clearly and credibly to all participants—often in ways that help parties move off entrenched positions and toward resolution.
His credibility with both plaintiffs’ and defense counsel enables him to speak candidly about exposure, trial risk, evidentiary weaknesses, and settlement posture in a manner that is respected and effective.
Trial-Level Risk Assessment That Moves Cases
Because he remains deeply engaged in litigation, Jonathan LaCour brings current, trial-level judgment to every mediation. He is uniquely positioned to:
Identify the true strengths and weaknesses of each side’s case
Evaluate jury appeal, evidentiary risk, and legal exposure
Assess settlement posture against realistic trial outcomes
Translate legal and factual risk into practical settlement ranges
Parties benefit from a mediator who does not rely on theory or abstraction, but rather on real-world experience resolving cases under current legal and economic conditions.
A Results-Oriented Mediation Approach
Big-picture judgment, grounded in the details, aimed at resolution.
Mr. LaCour’s approach to mediation is pragmatic and focused on outcomes. He carefully evaluates both the broader strategic landscape of a dispute and the legal and factual details that drive leverage and risk, while maintaining clear focus on the ultimate objective: bringing the matter to resolution.
He understands that effective mediation requires judgment informed by experience—experience gained from trying cases, negotiating complex settlements, and advising clients through high-stakes decisions.
To That End, Mr. LaCour :
Conducts pre-mediation calls with counsel to understand the case, the personalities involved, and the true impediments to settlement
Prepares thoroughly so that mediation day is substantive, efficient, and focused
Remains engaged beyond the mediation session when appropriate, including follow-up efforts at no additional cost to help parties close remaining gaps and finalize resolution
Mr. LaCour does not view mediation as a procedural formality or a one-day event. When a matter is close, he remains committed to helping the parties finish the deal and reach a durable resolution.
Mediation Style & Philosophy
Mr. LaCour’s mediation style is:
Direct, fair, & professional
Candid about risk, exposure, & credibility
Evaluative when appropriate
Focused on efficiency & finality
He is not a passive facilitator. Parties can expect thoughtful engagement, meaningful risk analysis, and strategic pressure where necessary to overcome impasse and move cases toward settlement.
Mediation Format
Mr. LaCour is available for:
✅ Full-day mediations
✅ Pre-litigation mediations
✅ Court-ordered mediations
✅ Private mediations
✅ Late-stage or trial-ready cases
Mediations may include joint sessions, caucuses, or hybrid formats depending on the needs of the case and the preferences of the parties.
Daily Mediation Rate:
$10,000 Per Full Day
The daily rate includes pre-mediation preparation, the mediation session, and same-day follow-up efforts. Half-day or multi-day matters may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Scheduling & Inquiries
Counsel are encouraged to provide a brief case summary and proposed dates when reaching out.
To inquire about availability or to schedule a mediation, please fill the contact form here.
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310.853.3461.
