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Best Mediators & Arbitrators in Portland, OR

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Our goal is to connect people with the best local professionals. We scored Portland mediators & arbitrators on more than 25 variables across five categories, and analyzed the results to give you a hand-picked list of the best.

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2612 NE 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97212

Why choose this provider?

Erica C. Glaser has been working as an arbitrator and mediator for the past eight years and as an attorney in Portland for 23 years. Glaser has represented clients in many arbitration hearings. She is a professional neutral who serves in UM and UIM arbitration panels. As a proud member of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals, she has hundreds of successful mediations under her name. Erica Glaser graduated from The University of Oregon Law School.

Clackamas, OR 97015

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Avvo
5.0 (2)

Why choose this provider?

Heinson & DeDobbelaere is a "little firm" with a "big name" in Clackamas. Practice areas include business law, injury and claims, wills and probate law, and arbitration and mediation. The firm's mediation services are described in client testimonials as helpful and as opening up conversations between parties.

Attorney Information

Attorney NameBar StatusExperience
Timothy Heinson - PartnerActive38 yrs
Lori DeDobbelaere - PartnerActive31 yrs

Portland, OR 97204

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Google
5.0 (18)
Yelp
5.0 (3)
FindLaw
5.0 (3)

Why choose this provider?

Paikea Mediation is a Portland company offering mediation, coaching, training, and group facilitation services. The company's divorce mediator understands mediation as a "mindful process by which people can end their marriage or committed relationship" and as a "self-directed, voluntary process" where the mediator serves as a neutral third party to facilitate difficult conversations.

Portland, OR 97204

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Yelp
3.5 (6)

Why choose this provider?

Bennett Hartman Morris & Kaplan is a Portland law firm that has been "working hard for hard-working people since 1906." The firm features a "collaborative team of attorneys, united by a shared belief in justice." Practice areas include labor law, employment law, social security disability law, workers' compensation, family law, and estate planning. The company also provides mediation and arbitration services to resolve disputes out of court.

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Attorney NameBar StatusExperience
Hank Kaplan - PrincipalActive42 yrs

Portland, OR 97201

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Why choose this provider?

Ron Rhodes Mediation & Arbitration is a Portland company that can "open the door to the right solution" through clear communication. Ron Rhodes has 30 years of experience as a trial lawyer, and in 2007 focused his practice exclusively on mediation and arbitration. A full-day mediation costs $3,600 plus $350 per hour for any excess hours. A half-day mediation is $1,900 plus $350 per hour for any excess hours. Preparation work is included in these fees.

Portland, OR 97204

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Google
4.7 (31)
Avvo
5.0 (18)
Yelp
5.0 (1)

Why choose this provider?

Dwyer Mediation & Law in Portland "provides the highest quality conflict resolution and legal services to families and individuals." Attorney J. Michael Dwyer was voted 2017's "Lawyer of the Year" in family law mediation in the Portland area by The Best Lawyers in America. He is a certified mediator who provides a "safe and sane place to discuss difficult issues in a civil, respectful, and adult-like manner." Mediation services are $350 per hour.

Attorney Information

Attorney NameBar StatusExperience
Michael Dwyer - PrincipalActive36 yrs

Lake Oswego, OR 97035

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Google
5.0 (7)

Why choose this provider?

Forrest Collins, PC is a Lake Oswego "attorney-mediator who is dedicated to resolving" clients' cases "outside of court in a respectful, cost-effective way." Primary practice areas are divorce mediation, uncontested divorce, and collaborative law. Attorney Collins has received a Superb rating of 10 on Avvo and a Clients' Choice Award for mediation in 2015.

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Attorney NameBar StatusExperience
Forrest Collins - PrincipalActive19 yrs

Beaverton, OR 97006

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Yelp
5.0 (3)
Facebook
5.0 (1)

Why choose this provider?

Alexander Law is a Beaverton firm offering family mediation and collaborative law services. The company prides itself on "guiding families through gentle divorces or separations out of court" and also handles cases of child custody and support, paternity, and asset and liability distribution. Mediation is available in person and via web conference. The firm offers competitive hourly rates and accepts payment plans and credit cards.

Attorney Information

Attorney NameBar StatusExperience
Tonya Alexander - PrincipalActive24 yrs

Compare our Top Mediators & Arbitrators

NameExpertise RatingAddressPromotionsLearn more
Arbitrator and Mediator
2612 NE 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97212
Heinson & DeDobbelaere
Clackamas, OR 97015
Paikea Mediation
Portland, OR 97204
Bennett Hartman Morris & Kaplan
Portland, OR 97204
Ron Rhodes Mediation & Arbitration
Portland, OR 97201
Dwyer Mediation & Law
Portland, OR 97204
Forrest Collins, PC
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Alexander Law
Beaverton, OR 97006

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