Years of Expertise
Turning Conflict Into Opportunity 25+ Years of Professional and Dispute Resolution Experience
Disputes drain your time, money, and energy. We step in to fix that. As a trusted California dispute resolution firm, Ismail Dispute Solutions helps you reach an agreement that actually holds up without the courtroom drama. Whether it is a messy family dispute, a stalled commercial contract, a business-to-business disagreement, or an international business conflict, we offer a full range of dispute resolution services—from informal consultancy and expert negotiation to structured mediation.
About Us
Our Founder as Your Guide to Peace that Lasts
Finding a common ground does not happen by accident. Alia Ismail brings a quarter-century of hardcore professional experience to the table. She spent years handling high-stakes negotiations for multinational corporations and working as a fully licensed financial advisor in the US. Then, she took that exact skill set to court-connected programs, where she had a 90% success rate in dismissing assigned cases.
If you need an insightful consultant, strategic negotiator or trusted mediator that California businesses and families trust, she is exactly who you want in the room. Supported by dual master’s degrees from Pepperdine University in Business Management and Dispute Resolution, she knows how to de-escalate high-tension situations. Having lived in both the Middle East and North America, Alia knows how to read the room, honor deep cultural differences, and get people to finally agree.
Complete Dispute Resolution
We help you plan and handle tough conversations so you don’t have to do them yourself. Here is exactly how our California dispute resolution services help you:
Family Dispute Resolution
We keep families out of court. Get practical help with one of the following services: conflict consultation, negotiations, divorce mediation or reconciliation services to protect your assets and your sanity.
Learn MoreCommercial B2B Dispute Resolution
Do not let a bad contract disagreement or financial disputes ruin a good business relationship. We step in with the right service whether to negotiate, mediate, or resolve commercial disagreements through consultation or reconciliation.
Learn MoreOther Business & Employment
Stop workplace friction before it turns into a heavy lawsuit. In addition to employment disputes, we handle insurance disputes, construction disputes, and disagreements between business partners.
Learn MoreInternational Dispute Resolution
Cross-border conflicts require a highly specific touch. We manage both public and private international disputes, backed by real-world education from Geneva and London.
Learn MoreOrganizational Culture
If your office feels toxic, we fix the root cause. We build real grievance systems, train ombudsmen, and draft clear codes of conduct, so your team can actually work together.
Learn MoreProfessional Training
We teach industry professionals the exact soft skills and conflict-management tactics they need to de-escalate conflicts in their workplaces.
Learn MoreWhy Choose Us
Credentials That Actually Matter
You need someone who understands the financial stakes just as well as the human element.
25 Years of Professional Experience
An extensive career spanning multinational corporate negotiations, financial planning, and court-connected mediation programs.
Elite Education
Supported by dual Master’s degrees in Business Management and Dispute Resolution, ranked #2, held #1 spot for over a decade from the prestigious Pepperdine University.
A 90% Success Rate
A documented history of getting 90% of assigned cases successfully dismissed while mediating with a court-connected program.
Global Reach
Registered as an arbitrator with FINRA in the US, and on mediation panels for the International Chamber of Commerce in Paris and the Abu Dhabi Global Market.
What Professionals and Executives Say
Do not take our words for our founder's professionalism. Read how our founder demonstrates integrity, leadership and creativity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do You Handle International Business Disputes?
Yes. Alias’s background includes a Global Enterprise Management Certificate from Oxford and international private dispute resolution education from London. She is on the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) panel in Paris and the Abu Dhabi Global Market panel, making her well-equipped to handle complex private cross-border disputes.
Do You Provide Counselling like a Licensed Therapist?
No. We help parties establish boundaries, communicate clearly, and draft agreements to move forward. We do not provide psychological counseling or therapy.
Does Mediation Work for Complicated Financial Divorces or Complex Commercial Disputes?
Absolutely. Alia is a former fully licensed financial advisor in the US with a Master’s in Business Management. She has the financial literacy to understand complex asset splits, business valuations and investments. We make sure the numbers make sense before anyone signs anything.
Can You Fix a Toxic Office Culture?
Yes. We offer comprehensive cultural transformation for businesses. We come in, train your staff on soft skills, set up an ombudsperson, and build a grievance system so employees can handle disputes internally before they escalate.
Where are You Located, and What Languages Do You Speak?
We are based in the Greater Los Angeles Area in California, near you. English is our primary language, but we can easily conduct sessions in Arabic upon request.