About Richard
Richard Lutringer is a lawyer who has spent decades moving between law, mediation and advising family businesses. He trained in law and legal theory, and later added formal mediation credentials. His career blends courtroom knowledge with alternative dispute resolution techniques.
He began his academic path at the College of William and Mary, earning an A.B. in Philosophy in 1960. He then received a J.D. from Cornell University in 1964 and completed an M.C.L. at the University of Chicago in 1969. Those degrees reflect both practical legal training and further study of legal institutions and policy.
Lutringer practices through Lutringer Consulting. The listing identifies him as a lawyer at that firm and as a mediator. Public information does not list a detailed employment chronology, but his current role centers on consulting and mediation work carried out under that name.
He holds a Commercial Mediation certificate from the Centre for Dispute Resolution in London and a Certificate in Family Business Advising from the Family Firm Institute. Those credentials inform the matters he takes on. They also position him to handle disputes where commercial interests and family relationships intersect.
Lutringer maintains membership in professional organizations relevant to mediation. He is a member of the Southern California Mediation Association and the Association for Conflict Resolution. These memberships indicate ongoing engagement with the mediation community and with peers who practice various forms of dispute resolution.
Colleagues and participants in his proceedings describe a mediator who separates legal analysis from settlement work and who seeks practical outcomes. He tends to deploy structured negotiation methods and private mediation sessions rather than public hearings, tailoring the process to the parties’ needs. His background in law provides a foundation for analyzing rights and remedies while his mediation training shapes how he manages communication and problem solving between parties.
He continues to accept matters as a mediator and consultant through Lutringer Consulting. His practice centers on commercial disputes and family business matters.
