Atkinson Advisory | Attorney, Mediator & ADR Coach

MEDIATION

Navigating a personal claim, family disagreement, workplace conflict, or a business dispute that seems too complex to solve?

Let's Talk It Out

EARLY NEUTRAL EVALUATION

Have a complex matter and not sure whether to mediate or litigate?

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BUSINESS ADVISORY

Launching or expanding your business and need a consult on registration process, legal compliance, contract review or TRADEMARK PROTECTION?

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From Impasse to Resolution

RESOLUTION STARTS WITH A CONVERSATION

When conflict feels personal, disruptive, or difficult to untangle, it is more than a litigation matter. A thoughful conversation brings clarity and practical outcome, on your terms. That is why choosing the right neutral is an important step to achieving your goal.

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SUCCESS. SIMPLIFIED

Our Philosophy

Let’s Talk it Out...

EVERY CHALLENGE HAS A SOLUTION, if you have the right help.

Joy understands the value of harmony and the emotional, financial, and practical strain that often comes with court proceedings. With her international training blended with her business and litigation experience, her style prioritizes constructive dialogue with three main goals:

Protect relationships,

Preserve what matters, and

turn difficult conversations into satisfactory resolutions.

Client-Centered

No two mediations are the same, we take time to listen, adapt, and prioritizing each process around the people involved and support outcomes that meet everyone's needs regardless of the final settlement.

Full Control

Through strategic mediation, we create space for constructive, respectful resolution where you exercise control over both the process and the outcome.

Accessible

We guide you every step of the way to keep mediation accessible and thorough without feeling intimidating or rushed.

Productive Dialogue

We help you identify shared interests for practical outcomes everyone can live with.

Client Online Experience Built on Trust

Families
Individuals
Professionals & Business Owners
Multi-National Corporations

Pre-Mediation

After you reach out, our initial conversation prepares you for what to expect during the mediation.
Review

Mediation is not a trial, but factual support is critical to better understand the dispute's uniqueness.
dialogue

I guide each side during the conversation to find practical solutions.
Resolution

The result is an experience that is insightful, professional, and centered on sound outcomes rather than unnecessary escalation.

Our Expertise

Business Advisory. Dispute Resolution

Our approach recognizes that business and conflict are natural expectations. We offer integrated advisory services designed to support businesses at critical points of challenge and opportunity. Our range of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services are designed to resolve disputes effectively, efficiently, and cost-effectively. We provide processes that balance collaboration, confidentiality, and closure.

Dispute Resolution

Inter-cultural Mediation
Family Disputes
Commercial & Civil
Workplace Conflicts
Faith-based Disputes
Cross-border Disputes
Early Neutral Evaluation
Negotiation
Online Training & Coaching
Arbitration

See Everything ADR

Corporate Advisory

Business Formation
Trademark Registration
Document Review
Cross-Border Advisory
Business Website Design

See Everything Advisory

The ATKINSON Advantage ACCESSIBLE, EXPERIENCED, TRANSPARENT, GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE, SUCCESS.SIMPLIFIED...

Anywhere, Anytime

Conflict does not have to derail your day job. Resolve from your comfort, at a time of your convenience including evenings and weekends.

Trusted Expertise

We bring deep subject-matter expertise, disciplined preparation, analytical approach, and a steady, neutral hand to every engagement.

Personalized Experience

We facilitate tailored solutions for each client that comes to us because we believe there’s no one-size-fits-all solution.

Partnership Approach

Clear communication and actionable insights. We ensure that every client feels empowered, informed, and ready for what comes next.

Win-Win Focus

Settle, or don’t, but on your own terms and we are here for all of it. We design the process around the dispute—not the other way around.

Global Perspective

A cross-cultural background that informs our Client-focused approach - based on context, understanding, and respect.

Meet The Team

Meet Joy

Joy Atkinson

Business Lawyer | Family & Civil Mediator | Conflict Resolution Coach

Originally from Uganda and practicing in the United States, Joy brings a global perspective to dispute resolution and business advisory. Drawing on more than a decade of experience, she is known for her poise, thoughtful presence, refined judgment, and ability to guide clients navigate through complexity with practical insight, clarity, and confidence.

Meet Jared

Jared Atkinson

Software Engineer | Research Specialist | Website Developer

With over 25 years as an IT specialist, Jared provides extensive expertise in online engagements. He checks for and fixes potential technical challenges to ensure that our clients have an effective and confidential virtual experience.

Featured Articles

She is an excellent representative of Pepperdine

"I have known Joy for several years now - as an advocate and as a student at Pepperdine. I consider her to be a friend. She is an excellent representative of Pepperdine's top-ranked dispute resolution program and a true pleasure to work with."

-Jim Gash President - Pepperdine University

Thank you for exuding empathy, care and professionalism.

She is soft spoken yet so firm. She is a no nonsense woman when it comes to standing for what is right. The first time I met her was as my advocate when I made a decision to walk away from my pseudo marriage, it felt like my whole world caved in. Trust me, I wasn't even sure what to do or expect. Plus, I had heard that it would be a long life sucking process. After handing her my case, she took it on like life itself depended on it. Her knowledge of the law was very impressive. She stood in my shoes for all the time, she advised me. She would promise to deliver something at a certain time and you have it without excuses. Her level of professionalism Very admirable! The once perceived 'long, tedious and painful' divorce process seemed like a few hours walk in the park with you counsel Joy.

-Anne M Bank of Afrika

Joy is a peacemaker at her heart and soul

I had the honor of sharing knowledge during our time of learning in Pepperdine's School of Law Straus Institute. I could learn a lot from her style and passion for helping people in conflict. She is precious, and her kindness is a rarity in the world nowadays. Hopefully, I will meet her soon to refresh my inspiration for a better world. Thank you, Joy! You are a special one to make this world a better place for any situation where may people need your skills to find peace.

Eduardo F Attorney & Academic Director at Instituto ADR Brasil

She demonstrates great understanding of other cultural backgrounds.

Joy is a talent in dispute resolution, highly intelligent and has great analytical skills. She shows a tremendous work ethic and she is very detail oriented and well disciplined. She organizes her responsibilities and categorizes the tasks, not to leave anything undone. Joy has excellent communication skills. Her written work is both clear and concise and orally she is able to communicate clearly and coherently.

-Faraz S Adjunct Professor of Law, Loyola Law School, Los Angeles

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