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Gerald has been serving clients across a broad range of practice areas for over 25 years. He has extensive experience with conflict resolution, including in business, real estate, and divorce cases.  His focus is on providing high-quality, practical solutions while educating his clients about stress management. He brings his hands-on experience and his ability to turn conflict into conversation to each case. Gerald approaches legal disputes using his skills as an attorney, businessman, litigator, and mediator. Making sure that his clients are able to move forward with confidence and peace is his goal.

I believe that people typically contact attorneys and mediators because they are involved in conflicts and disputes and are seeking help solving them. The beginning impacts the end. The "beginning," in this regard, is not that which led to your current situation; rather, it is the "beginning" of how you choose to handle your conflicts and disputes. Your first moves and decisions greatly impact whether the level of conflict increases or decreases, among many other things. I assist people in bridging the gap between them, regardless of the size. I help de-escalate conflicts and facilitate problem-solving. As angry as you may be, keep in mind that fighting and "winning" don't solve problems and that mediators, peacemakers and bridge builders are not needed in times of peace and absence of conflict. Working together, people understand each other's perspectives and reach agreements quickly and efficiently, saving time, money and stress. Rather than merely helping broker a deal, I strive to facilitate mutually acceptable, achievable and durable solutions to problems that take into account the interests and needs of all involved. Before completing college, I had several experiences with different fields of our legal system. On each occasion, I failed to see how anyone could refer to it as a "justice system" with a straight face. When I decided to apply to law school, I never intended on practicing law. Instead, I thought that if I better understood the law and the inner workings of our legal system, I could use my knowledge to help steer people away from getting involved with the system in the first place. Had I known about mediation then, there's no question I would have pursued a career in mediation at that time. My background and life experiences led me to pursue a career in mediation and motivate me to spend the time I spend doing the research and writing I do, using the social media, and otherwise trying to constantly gain more knowledge and improve my skills, while also working tirelessly to try and educate people about the realities of our legal system and the available alternatives. Thomas Trent Lewis, Supervising Judge for the Los Angeles County Family Law Division, has said the following: (1) "Family Court is supposed to be a last resort for family resolution;" (2) "Parental education on the effects upon children in the midst of a family law dispute advances the goal of 'mediate when you can, and litigate only when you must;'" and (3) "When personal safety is not at issue or compromised, mediated and collaborative negotiated resolution of disputes can achieve favorable and more durable outcomes for parents and children." "Mediation" requires a "mediator." Lawyer to lawyer negotiation is not "mediation" because it doesn't involve a "mediator."

Elizabeth M. Edwards Esq., focuses her practice on civil and family mediation and family law. She is compassionate and committed to effectively helping families and parties through challenging times.. Elizabeth understands that family dynamics are complex, and no two cases are the same. During these difficult and stressful times in her clients’ lives, Elizabeth, as a Certified Florida Supreme Court Family Mediator, strives to resolve all cases amicably with the least amount of conflict to minimize the impact on the family. However, when litigation is necessary, Attorney Elizabeth Edwards, has the trial and courtroom experience for handling complex and often times contentious cases.. Elizabeth Edwards limits her practice to the area of family law, including dissolution of marriage, timesharing, child support, spousal support, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, paternity, and post-judgment issues of modification and enforcement. Elizabeth is an experienced Supreme Court Certified family and civil mediator and skilled litigator able to provide the representation clients need based on their unique circumstances.. Elizabeth Edwards is also a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil and County Mediator who mediates civil cases.. Elizabeth Edwards can be reached at and

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John Claypool concentrates his practice in the area of personal injury litigation. He is board certified by the National Board of Trial Advocates. He has also been named a Wisconsin Super Lawyer, placing him in the top 5% of attorneys in Wisconsin. In 2010, 2012, 2013 and 2014 he was given special accolades as one of the Wisconsin's Top 50 attorneys.

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Mediation Counsel • Negotiation Coach • Strategic Planning. I provide rapid, flexible, strategic guidance in real estate and landlord tenant controversies, online and in person, drawing on 30 years experience in commercial real estate executive management and conflict resolution from Manhattan to Honolulu. Whether you face a transactional dispute, complex relational conflict, or require a deeply insightful perspective on a personal or business challenge in a real estate context, I can help.. Consultations During Covid-19. In order to provide you the fastest service, please visit and read about our express consultation and conflict coaching services. Then use the site contact form or write to make an appointment. We look forward to being of service.

JUSTICE FAITH IRELAND, WASHINGTON SUPREME COURT (RET) "Just Results" When experience matters, Faith Ireland can help. Thirty-five years as trial lawyer, judge and justice of the WA Supreme Court prepare her to meet any challenging legal issue. "Helping people resolve legal problems requires more than knowing the law – you have to know people." Faith Ireland, Washington Supreme Court Justice, Ret.

Barbara Monty has been a successful trial attorney, managing partner of law firms, general counsel to an international company, trial teacher, mediator, and arbitrator.  She has represented both plaintiffs and defendants, and has worked in private law firms, public companies, and as in-house counsel to a national insurance company.  While Barbara's specialty is in mediation and arbitration she has successfully tried to verdict major environmental, product defect, wrongful death, business, landslide, fire, explosion, sexual harassment, toxic tort, construction, insurance and personal injury cases. She has an unbeaten trial record and frequently serves as judge pro tem in local courts.

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I am a solution-focused attorney who strives to help my clients find common sense, cost-effective solutions for avoiding and recovering from conflict and financial distress. I'm focused on what's important to my clients.. A friend called me "A Northwest Kind of Lawyer," and I like that. Born and raised in Seattle, I spent my youth and adulthood exploring beaches, islands, rivers, and mountains, enjoying hiking, climbing, fishing, and kayaking. Thinking I would become a teacher or photographer, I surprised myself by choosing a career in law. I have more than 30 years of law firm experience, including more than a decade as a litigation, bankruptcy and family law paralegal prior to becoming an attorney in 2007. Over the past 15-plus years, I have focused my law practice on advising and representing individuals and business clients in a variety of matters including bankruptcy, receivership, business restructuring, foreclosure, business and real estate, estate planning and probate, family law/divorce, and related litigation and transactions.. More recently, I have expanded my practice to include private mediation and arbitration for several types of disputes including civil, commercial, business, real estate, eviction, condominium, divorce/custody, probate/estate, partnership and law-firm dissolution, and attorney's fee disputes. I currently split time between Seattle and Honolulu. In addition to my Seattle law and mediation practice, I am a family mediator with Family Mediation Hawai'i and a mentor mediator for the Mediation Center for the Pacific in Honolulu, where I completed advanced mediation training in 2021 and divorce mediation training in 2023. I am also a panel member for the Hawai'i Bankruptcy Alternative Dispute Resolution Program and the CR 39.1 ADR Program in the US District Court for the Western District of Washington.. I previously served as Chair of the WSBA Law Clerk Board and as a Court Appointed Special Advocate, and continue to volunteer on the Camp Long Advisory Council, which supports outdoor education, stewardship, and leadership opportunities for underserved youth in the Seattle area. I am a member of the Washington Mediation Association and the Conflict Resolution Alliance of Hawai'i. I am available for private mediation in Seattle through my law firm, Westwood Pacific Law PLLC, and for family mediation in Hawai'i through Family Mediation Hawai'i.. I regularly present at seminars regarding legal issues, ethics, and dispute resolution topics, and have been recognized as a Super Lawyer in 2020-2025.

I am a mediator/arbitrator and practice personal injury and civil rights law.   I was on the bench for 19 years as a Washington Court of Appeals  Commissioner and Judge and a Spokane County Superior Court Judge.  I am a neutral with the American Arbitration Association.

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When I began to practice law in 1972 I never expected that the focus of my work would be the area of Domestic Relations. Time and many satisfied clients have proved this to be my area of concentration. While this is a very difficult time for most clients, we do our best to help them through this process in a positive way. Sometimes the best advice we can provide is an honest and complete appraisal of the client's situation. Promising unrealistic results or encouraging wasteful and spiteful litigation is not consistent with our firm philosophy. While marriages may end, families continue. We do not serve our clients if at the same time we injure their family.. Twenty years ago, with the help of two mental health professionals, I began a comprehensive divorce mediation business. Like many good ideas, the time was not right, and people were afraid of this new and unfamiliar process for resolving disputes.. Twenty years have passed and the time is now right. I have been providing mediation services to parties and their lawyers for the past two years. Approximately 1/3 of my practice now consists of mediation and arbitration services. The ability of parties and their attorneys to reach resolution when properly facilitated is astounding. More than 95% of the matters which have been submitted to me for mediation have resulted in the parties reaching an agreement which addresses their needs and interests.. In consultation with the parties? attorneys, I am able to design a process which will promote the likelihood of resolution. This process can be facilitative or evaluative or a combination of each. The goal is to encourage the parties to explore alternatives that allow them to successfully achieve their goals.. The mediation process allows for candor and creativity in an interest focused environment which provides safety and confidentiality. There is every reason to believe spouses can assist one another in achieving their goals if, at the same time, they are able to achieve their own goals.

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I bring more than 25 years of experience in mediation and litigation in New York courts to help people reduce costs and resolve conflicts with dignity. People going through a divorce, separation or another legal process are often surprised by the cost of the process, both financially and emotionally. They want a fair and cost-effective result that addresses their concerns and gives them closure. Every case is different. I and members of my law firm team use our initial meeting to listen and understand your specific concerns. Once we have the facts, we can work toward the process that will work best for your situation. Our goal in any dispute is to help resolve it with dignity, whether that is through mediation, collaborative law, negotiation or unbundled legal services, - a unique and cost-effective approach that provides legal asisstance to people who choose to represent themselves.My law firm's practice focuses on matrimonial and family law, divorce, prenuptial agreements and business mediation and collaborative divorce with an ancillary general practice, which includes residential real estate, wills, trusts and estates. I am fluent in Russian and frequently address legal needs of the Russian Community in New York. I am an Advanced Mediator and Founding Member of the Association of Professional Family Mediators and a member and former president of the Family and Divorce Mediation Council of Greater New York. I am also an Advanced Practitioner member of Association for Conflict Resolution, member of the New York Association of Collaborative Professionals, of the Professional Responsibility Committee and of the Small Law Firms’ Committee at the New York City Bar Association. I am  admitted to the Bars of the States of New York and New Jersey and to the Supreme Court of the United States.