Personal note from John regarding mediation philosophy and style

If you are reading this, it probably means we haven’ t had the opportunity to work together before. You may be wondering if I am the right person to mediate your dispute, so I should tell you a little about my mediation style and philosophy.

I have an evaluative style, and therefore I strive to be prepared on the facts and the law by the time we conduct the mediation session. I think preparation on behalf of the attorneys, the parties, and the mediator can make a real difference as to whether or not a case gets resolved at mediation. If you send me material in advance of mediation, I will make every effort to have read it and to have understood it. By the time we conduct the mediation session, my goal is to know the facts and law as well as the attorneys and their clients.

As a mediator, I endeavor to be flexible. Every case is different, and what works for one case may not work for another. I collaborate with counsel and the parties to determine the best course of action on how each particular mediation is conducted.

My goal for each mediation is to put the parties in the best possible position to resolve their dispute. If a case does not resolve during the mediation session, my objective is to continue to follow up through the litigation process and work with the parties to explore any opportunity to bring the parties’ dispute to resolution prior to final adjudication.

I consider it a great honor to be entrusted with your case. If we haven’ t worked together before, and perhaps opposing counsel has recommended me, I encourage you to give me a call. I would welcome the opportunity to talk with you so you can determine if I might be someone that can help you resolve your dispute. Thank you for your consideration and I hope to see you soon. John