PRACTICE AREAS

Abuse/sexual assault cases are often complex and emotional by their very nature and reaching a timely resolution can be important to all parties.  It is recognized that mediation can be an effective way to address these unique personal injury cases.  Our panelists have the required experience and expertise to assist the parties in negotiating a desired outcome. Areas of expertise include:

The pressures of growth and development routinely put demands on the environment that trigger intense conflict. Working with corporate, government, and community leaders, our panelists have the experience and expertise to help people engage in collaborative exercises that generate constructive, sustainable outcomes. Areas of expertise include:

We understand the complexities and challenges of prosecuting or defending a class action. Our group can assist on issues involving jurisdiction, venue, national classes, certification, notice, common issues and costs. We mediate carriage and certification disputes, as well as the merits of class actions and individual claims. In addition, we can design and administer the settlement process. Our team has expertise in the following areas:

The mediators in this group have all practiced corporate and commercial law. They understand the challenges associated with achieving a successful resolution. Their expertise includes the following:

There is a financial aspect of growth and development. Whether it is a need that privately owned land be acquired for public infrastructure and its owner compensated, or a requirement that new development contribute to the provision of services and infrastructure, diverging perceptions of what’s fair naturally trigger conflict. Working with public and private interests, our panelists have the experience and expertise to assist parties to negotiate sustainable solutions. Areas of expertise include:

Issues in connection with health care law are increasing and the need for expeditious resolution is growing at the same time. Our practice group understands the challenges associated with achieving a successful resolution. Their expertise includes the following:

Our group members have all practiced insurance law. They understand the challenges associated with achieving a successful resolution. Their expertise includes the following:

When the pressures of growth and development meet demands for community stability, conditions are ripe for intense conflict. Our panelists have the expertise and experience to assist parties harness and channel the energy in conflict toward creative, sustainable solutions that balance interests and satisfy core needs. Areas of expertise include:

Understanding the uniqueness and complexity of health insurance contracts is essential to the successful resolution of any disputes arising from those contracts. Our group members have in-depth understanding and extensive experience in all areas of health insurance. Their expertise includes:

Some of the most complex and difficult cases involve municipal, police and government liability. The members of this practice group have proven track records of successfully resolving these challenging claims.

Our group has hands on experience dealing with a wide range of personal injury matters. They have an appreciation of the areas listed below and the interplay of the different levels and types of insurance. Our group’s expertise includes:

Claims against professionals can be complex and strongly contested. Mediation is an effective remedy to these challenges. Our practice group understands this reality. Their expertise includes:

Our mediators in this group have all practiced real estate and construction law. They understand the challenges associated with achieving a successful resolution. Their expertise includes the following:

A resolution of a dispute in this area requires knowledge of the underlying principles that drive the sports and entertainment industries. Our mediators combine this understanding with practical experience to deliver positive outcomes. Our group’s expertise includes the following:

Perhaps no other area is more multi-layered than a dispute involving an estate or trust. Appreciating this reality is key for all participants, especially the mediator. Our practice group’s expertise includes the following:

The successful resolution of a workplace dispute is important not only to the employee and employer, but to all members of the workplace. An understanding of this dynamic ensures a successful and comprehensive settlement. Our group’s expertise includes the following: