About Justin Barmasse
For more than 15 years, Justin Barmasse has helped individuals, businesses, and professionals navigate complex disputes and challenging decisions. His legal career began in litigation, where he represented clients in employment, business, intellectual property, and civil matters, gaining firsthand experience with the financial, emotional, and time-consuming realities of the court process.
Throughout his years as an attorney, Justin participated extensively in mediations, arbitrations, settlement negotiations, and dispute resolution efforts. He learned that many conflicts can be resolved more efficiently, affordably, and constructively when parties are given the opportunity to communicate, understand one another's perspectives, and work toward practical solutions.
Prior to becoming a litigation attorney, Justin served as a mediator for the South Bay County Small Claims Court in Chula Vista, helping individuals resolve disputes outside of formal court proceedings. This early experience reinforced a belief that people are often capable of reaching meaningful agreements when provided with a neutral environment and skilled guidance.
Today, Justin brings together his legal knowledge, negotiation experience, and problem-solving skills to help clients resolve disputes without the significant costs and stress often associated with litigation. As a neutral mediator, he is committed to creating a respectful, confidential, and productive process that empowers participants to remain in control of their own outcomes.
Whether addressing family matters, business disagreements, workplace conflicts, or other disputes, Justin's goal is simple: help people find common ground and move forward with confidence.
Education & Professional Background
Justin Barmasse combines extensive legal experience with specialized training in mediation and dispute resolution. His professional background provides a unique understanding of both the litigation process and the collaborative approaches that can help individuals and businesses resolve conflicts outside of court.
Education & Certifications
Certificate in Mediating the Litigated Case
Pepperdine Caruso School of Law
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Bachelor of Arts in Economics
Minor in Business Management
University of California, Irvine
Experience You Can Trust
Justin's background includes years of experience as a litigation attorney, mediator, negotiator, and business professional. Having worked extensively with disputes, settlements, mediations, and arbitrations, he understands both the costs and challenges associated with litigation and the value that mediation can provide as an alternative path to resolution.
His approach combines legal insight, practical problem-solving, and a commitment to helping people find mutually beneficial solutions in a respectful and confidential environment.