About Weber Dispute Resolution

Mastering Conflict. Enabling Peace.

A Different Approach to Conflict

Weber Dispute Resolution was founded by Shawn Weber to offer a calmer path through conflict. Shawn understands how fear, confusion, and grief can rise quickly when people face legal and emotional crossroads. His approach focuses on giving people the tools to move through conflict with clarity instead of pressure.

Shawn works from his Dolphin Lawyering Philosophy. Many lawyers are trained to think like sharks. Shawn works more like a dolphin. Dolphins communicate, adapt, and stay connected even in rough water. That philosophy keeps mediation humane and grounded, helping people make thoughtful choices without escalation.

Meet Shawn Weber

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Highlights

  • 26 years of Experience in Family Law
  • Founder of Weber Dispute Resolution
  • 2015 Eureka Award for Contribution to Collaborative Practice
  • Certified Specialist in Family Law (CLS-F*)
  • AV Preeminent with Martin Dale Hubble
  • Super Lawyers Rated Mediator
  • Former President of Collaborative Practice CA, 2015-2016
  • President of Collaborative Practice San Diego
  • 10+ years Training Mediators
  • Trained JAG Attorneys in Camp Pendleton

 

Shawn Weber is a mediator, attorney, and educator with more than twenty-six years of experience helping people resolve conflict with steadiness and respect. He brings a combination of legal insight, emotional intelligence, and problem solving that supports clients and professionals alike.

He is a nationally recognized mediation trainer who teaches lawyers, therapists, financial specialists, and other professionals how to navigate conflict with clarity and purpose. His teaching reflects a belief that strong mediation blends human understanding with careful legal awareness.

As a Certified Specialist in Family Law (CLS-F), Shawn draws from years of courtroom experience and years at the mediation table. He understands how judges evaluate cases and how families experience conflict. That background allows him to inform, reality test, and evaluate when needed, while keeping the process centered on the people in the room.

Why He Chose Mediation

In 2015, Shawn shifted his practice fully away from litigation. After many years watching families struggle through court, he recognized that courtroom wins often come at a personal cost. Mediation offers a healthier path. It gives people a chance to solve problems, preserve dignity, and rebuild their lives without unnecessary harm.

His work with Weber Dispute Resolution now focuses on helping clients examine risks, explore options, and design agreements that hold up over time. He brings the same mindset to the professionals he trains and mentors.

“I’ve spent my career helping people find peace in the middle of conflict. As a family law attorney and mediator, I’ve seen how families and professionals can move through disagreement with clarity and compassion. My work focuses on helping people grow, rebuild trust, and discover what peace looks like in real life. Alongside my work with clients, I train and mentor professionals to bring greater calm and humanity to their own practices.”

~ Shawn Weber

Services from an Expert

On a mission to help people, families, professionals, and communities move from conflict to clarity, Shawn guides people to the skills, practice and intentions to handle conflict with dignity and purpose. Through mediation, training, mentoring, and speaking, Weber Dispute Resolution helps people master conflict and find lasting peace.

Mediation & Dispute Resolution

A mediated structured process that helps people make clear decisions, resolve disputes, and move forward with dignity. Choose from Divorce & Family Law or Business & Civil Law.

Education & Training Services

Focused learning experiences for professionals who want to strengthen their mediation skills, serve clients with integrity, and grow with confidence. Online and in person.

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Mentoring in Mediation

You don’t have to do it alone. Whether you’re new to the field or looking to take your practice to the next level, mentoring helps you grow with confidence, purpose, and authenticity.

Shawn Weber, JD, CLS-F Mediation Trainer

Speaking on Mediation

Engaging presentations that inspire audiences to see conflict through a new lens and apply practical tools for creating peace in daily life. Bring Shawn to speak to your group or event.

Using the The Dolphin Philosophy

Shawn follows the Dolphin Approach to dispute resolution meeting conflict with curiosity, intelligence, and empathy. Unlike sharks, he communicates and connects instead of using force. That spirit guides how Shawn teaches and how he practices with lasting results. Explore how the Dolphin Core Competencies can help you and your practice.

What Clients Say

Many lawyers before Shawn had turned me down when I needed legal advice for an agreement, they told me that they needed months for to review. When I was referred to Shawn, I was worried due to the others lawyer turning me. However, this wasn’t the case! Shawn picked me up as a client, him and Karie were very communicative, replied back at reasonable times and had very flexible schedules when we needed to schedule a zoom call. Shawn was very informative, and did such an amazing job breaking down certain articles in the agreement that were confusing at first glance. I appreciate the transparency Shawn offered when going through the agreement, and bringing a sense of comfort when navigating through the agreement. Thank you so much Shawn and Karie for guiding me through everything, and being proactive!

Ernesto Castillo

Former Client

Bryce Predonovich

Former Client

Great value for money

I recently used Weber Dispute Resolution to settle a divorce dispute and I couldn’t be happier with the results! Shawn Weber was an absolute pleasure to work with – he was ethical, listened well, and was incredibly compassionate throughout the entire process. I can confidently say that his services were great value for money.

Allyn

Former Client

Just what I needed for my divorce

Shawn is so wonderful. Seriously, he is the most kind and gentle attorney I have ever known. I was scared going into my divorce. But mediating with my ex husband turned out to be the very best decision I could have made. Shawn was so patient with us. While I wasn’t wild about everything in my agreement, we were able to settle and my ex and I are still friends. It so could have gone the other way! Most importantly, my kids have parents who get along even if we couldn’t stay married. Thank you Shawn Weber for being incredible!

Brittany

Former Client

Shawn is very patient and honest.

Sharone

Former Client

Such a breath of fresh air!

I was so scared going into my divorce. Shawn has a way of making his clients feel secure and safe from the first day. Even though this was very hard emotionally for me, Shawn made it bearable. Shawn was so patient. He listens very well and helped us find a way to settle without using a judge. His staff is wonderful too. I can’t thank him enough and would recommend Shawn to anyone!

Jennifer

Former Client

Smart and ethical, Mr. Weber is a great lawyer.

I wanted an easy, non-combative divorce although my ex had cheated on me. I did not want my children to experience a bad divorce. I just wanted it over. We called Shawn after getting some recommendations. We interviewed him and he was easy to talk to, did not take sides and explained legal issues well. He was very out front regarding fees. We hired him on the spot. THANK GOODNESS! He was calm even when things got heated or when I became angry and bitter. I was wary that he would take my ex-husband’s side but he was unbiased. Now, 4 years later, I can talk to my ex without feeling I was treated unjustly. Things have worked out well and I thank Shawn for helping me understand my rights and the law and giving good advice. I would absolutely hire him again.

Sandra

Former Client

Shawn Weber gets it!

I had a very difficult divorce from my Husband. We had custody issues, support issues, complex financial issues- the works. Shawn was so patient and helpful. He also returned my calls and if he couldn’t call the same day, he would have his office set an appointment for me to connect. His paralegal Jan is incredible too. I had originally hired a so-called shark to handle my case- and that was a mistake. When I hired Shawn, everything went smoothly and we finished our divorce quickly. Shawn’s the real deal. He gets it!

Joan

Former Client

Review on Martindale.com for Shawn Weber by a Sole Practitioner on 10/16/14 in Child Custody

Excellent attorney. Very well regarded in the legal community.

So Thankful!

I am so thankful that I used Shawn Weber for a collaborative divorce. He was very patient with me during a difficult time in my life. He kept me informed of everything that happened in my case as it happend. He was very knowledgable and, most importantly, I could trust him.

Jack

Former Client

Outstanding Mediator

If you are looking for lawyer, please find one that specializes in collabarative divorce. After much painful and expensive proceedings in the court we deciding to try mediation with Shawn Weber. He is an outstanding in working with high conflict couples and bringing the issues to the table and finding solutions.

Review for Shawn Weber by a Sole Practitioner on 03/18/11 in Family Law from Martindale.com

Shawn is an excellent lawyer who cares deeply about the practice of law, professionalism and representing his clients. I have always been impressed with his command of the law and legal ability, and his genuine concern for his clients, lawyers and judges. Shawn is an excellent lawyer and person and I recommend that he gets the highest rating of “AV.”

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