Melissa draws upon more than 30 years of legal experience to resolve a variety of civil litigation matters including construction defect, all types of personal injury, landlord tenant and habitability matters. A part-time private mediator, arbitrator, and special master since 2010, she made the decision in 2016 to follow her passion and transitioned to full-time neutral work. She volunteered as an arbitrator, mediator and settlement judge for local courts before embarking on her private mediation practice and has served as a judge pro tem and settlement officer for the Sacramento County Superior Court for over two decades.
As an Arbitrator and a Referee, she has earned a reputation for being neutral, flexible, and thoroughly prepared and prides herself in managing an efficient hearing and allowing everyone to feel heard and respected.
As a Mediator, Melissa’s friendly demeanor, combined with her direct and persistent approach, provides a sound foundation for the candid dialogue required to achieve resolution. She has the insight and experience to efficiently identify issues and discern on a case-by-case basis how to get parties engaged to bring about resolution. Her goal is “to bring to the negotiation table a distinct set of problem-solving skills that will assist the parties in resolving their disputes on their terms so that they can get back to what they care about most in their lives – their families, their businesses, their passions.”
In her spare time, she enjoys music, gardening, reading, and skiing, and keeping current on political and cultural issues.
"Melissa Aliotti is a seasoned litigator who has what it takes to resolve litigation disputes, both big and small. She brings to the table a sharp legal mind, a tremendous work ethic, and the ability to bring litigants together to settle their disputes. I recommend Melissa for your mediation needs without reservation."
- Civil Litigation Attorney
"Ms. Aliotti was professional, courteous, prompt, and caring. I would not hesitate to recommend her as a mediator and look forward to having her serve as a mediator in future cases."
- Attorney on a Personal Injury Auto case
"Ms. Aliotti was able to facilitate a complex and unusual sidewalk trip and fall lawsuit. She worked tirelessly for hours to bring the parties together. She has my recommendation, with five stars!"
- Attorney on a Slip & Fall case
"Ms. Alliotti was prepared, courteous, respectful, and effective in bringing the parties together on a difficult legal and factual case."
- Attorney on a Government Liability case
"Melissa Aliotti was one of the best mediators I have ever used. I was not sure if we would be able to settle, but she was able to talk sense into my client and at the same time, my client felt heard. I would definitely use Ms. Aliotti again. "
- Attorney on a Real Property/Landlord Tenant case
"Ms. Aliotti was tremendous (as always). We didn't resolve at the mediation, but she stuck with it and the case resolved the next week. I will definitely use her again and recommend her to my colleagues."
- Attorney on an Insurance Subrogation case
"Ms. Aliotti had the perfect approach to settle our matter. She was firm with both sides where she needed to be while maintaining a compassionate demeanor that helped all parties feel heard and also feel that they got something by settlement."
- Attorney on a Real Property Breach of Contract case
"Ms. Aliotti is always great to work with. She is prepared, personable, effective, and communicates great throughout the process. My clients were very impressed as well. "
- Personal Injury Slip & Fall case
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