Mediation services for civil disputes

Civil mediation that moves cases to resolution at a reasonable price.

$300/Hour - 2 Hour Minimum

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With Mid States Mediation, the goal is simple: efficient, effective sessions that move quickly and keep momentum all day. I’ve been in the mediations where there isn’t even a demand made until after lunch or the neutral feels detached from the task at hand. My approach is engaged from the start so you leave with a resolution.

What mediation is

Mediation is a structured negotiation. A neutral facilitates discussion, pressure‑tests risk, and helps the parties craft their own resolution. There is no ruling and nothing is imposed. The outcome—if there is one—belongs to the parties.

My role

I serve as a neutral. I do not represent any party, I do not provide legal advice, and I do not decide the case. My job is to focus the conversation, test positions against risk, and create momentum toward agreement.

Experience that drives movement

I’ve litigated hundreds of cases on both sides of the “v,” including Missouri verdicts of $2.9 million for the defense (2014) and $6.7 million for the plaintiff (2022). More importantly for mediation, I have resolved more matters than I can count through dispute resolution.

What to expect

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Before The Session

A short pre‑mediation call and focused briefs that identify the real issues, impediments, and authority.

An empty courtroom with a raised judge's bench, three black leather chairs behind it, and rows of beige chairs for the audience. The room has wooden paneling, a coffered ceiling, and wall-mounted lights on the walls. 
During The Session

In‑person shuttle diplomacy with facilitative and evaluative tools to reality‑test risk on each side.

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By Day's End

A signed term sheet if we resolve. If not, and the parties feel as if potential remains for settlement, I will follow-up with each party.

  • When useful, we start with a brief joint discussion to set goals and ground rules. Most of the work occurs in private caucus. I will move between rooms to exchange real numbers, provide an objective perspective to both sides, and keep things moving along. If we resolve the case, we document essential terms before adjournment so momentum does not fade.

  • You leave with a clear settlement range, remaining gaps, and concrete next steps. I continue reasonable follow‑up by phone or email when further movement is possible. If a second session is needed, we schedule it on standard terms.

  • Mediation communications are treated as settlement discussions. Offers, demands, and caucus communications are not admissible in related litigation. Information shared privately remains confidential unless you authorize disclosure. If the parties reach agreement, key terms are reduced to writing so they can be enforced if necessary.

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