David R. Cohen is a mediator, arbitrator, and federal special master. He helps clients with settlement claims administration, hard-fought discovery disputes, patent claim construction, complicated motion practice, monitoring compliance with Court orders, and many other areas of litigation. Mr. Cohen is a Court-approved ADR mediator and a charter member of the American College of E-neutrals. He has undergone intensive training with the American Arbitration Association, and he has served the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals as a special master. David aims to deliver a consistent, open-minded, and honest service, and he has an excellent reputation as a dedicated and skillful mediator.
Cleveland, OH 44122Cleveland, OH 44122
Dinn, Hochman & Potter, LLC provides legal representation and counsel for businesses and corporations concerned with business law, real estate, estate planning, and litigation. These Cleveland lawyers take a collaborative approach and are keen to explore negotiation and alternative dispute resolution options, as well as litigation.
Cleveland, OH 44124Cleveland, OH 44124
Fortney Law Group is an AV-rated law firm that provides legal representation for construction, employment, and business disputes. The founding partner of Fortney & Klingshirn, Michael L. Fortney, is vastly experienced in the field of alternative dispute resolution. He has been a member of the ADR Federal Court Panel for the Northern District of Ohio since 1996, and since then he has served as both an arbitrator and a mediator in hundreds of disputes. His experience extends to construction disputes, commercial disputes, and employment disputes, and he employs this knowledge and expertise to facilitate agreement and mutual understanding between parties.
Akron, OH 44333Akron, OH 44333
Frantz Ward LLP is a Cleveland law firm that serves a national client base, including individuals, businesses, and Fortune 500 companies. The firm boasts 60 well-trained attorneys, and it has received an impressive level of professional recognition from organizations such as Chambers USA, U.S. News & World Report, Best Lawyers, and Super Lawyers. Frantz Ward is a full-service law firm with a wealth of expertise, covering such areas as labor & employment, franchising, litigation, and telecommunications. Its attorneys have significant experience with arbitration and mediation in business, employment, and construction disputes -- they routinely handle complex, multimillion dollar disputes.
200 Public Square Suite 3000, Cleveland, OH 44114
Cleveland, OH 44114
Giffen & Kaminski is a Cleveland law firm that deals with cases in financial services, healthcare, insurance, real estate development, manufacturing, retail, and other areas. The firm has experience with dispute resolution mechanisms, and aims to bring a creative and intelligent approach to every case.
Cleveland, OH 44114Cleveland, OH 44114
John J. Ready & Associates has served Cuyahoga and the surrounding counties for more than 25 years. The firm's focus is on litigation and family law, and it helps clients with divorce, dissolution, civil litigation, probate/estate planning, and alternative dispute resolution.
905 Canterbury Rd Ste A, Westlake, OH 44145
Westlake, OH 44145
John V. Heutsche Co., LPA offers family law expertise for clients in Northeast Ohio. Attorney John V. Heutsche has almost 40 years of experience in the field of family law; including collaborative law, cooperative law, mediation, and arbitration. He welcomes clients from all backgrounds and is committed to providing excellent personal service. John offers free, confidential consultations from his offices in Cleveland.
700 West St. Clair Avenue SUITE 220 Cleveland, OH ..., Cleveland, OH 44113
Cleveland, OH 44113
Jonetta J. Kapusta-Dorogi is an OBSA Certified Family Law Specialist serving Cleveland, Ohio. Her practice is solely focused on reducing conflict in divorce cases, and her professional experience (with both analysis and litigation of domestic relations cases) enables her to give expert advice and counsel to her clients.
Cleveland, OH 44113Cleveland, OH 44113
Joseph D. Carney & Associates has served corporate clients across the U.S. for more than 25 years. Mr. Carney has experience with mediation, arbitration, and other forms of alternative dispute resolution, and his law offices in Cleveland offer complimentary consultations and case evaluations for individuals and businesses with unresolved disputes. The firm has a broad range of practice areas, including mergers & acquisitions, capital formation, real estate law, business litigation & investigations, employment law, and agricultural law.
Avon, OH 44011Avon, OH 44011
Laurie Malone is a Cleveland-based mediator with 24 years of experience in the industry. Her firm focuses on divorce and family law. She helps clients deal with divorce matters, such as child support, shared parenting, and division of property, to allow them to make better decisions. She taught and is a frequent speaker on divorce topics at John Carroll University. Malone believes that collaborative divorce and mediation can help the children and families involved lead normal lives.
8748 Brecksville Road, Brecksville, OH 44141
Brecksville, OH 44141
Medica LLC is a public accounting firm that helps law firms and corporations to assess and resolve complex financial business problems. Its financial advisors are experts at analyzing disputes, and their knowledge of accounting, finance, and economics makes them well-placed to serve as arbitrators and neutral decision makers.
Cleveland, OH 44114Cleveland, OH 44114
Thrasher, Dinsmore & Dolan is a legal professional association that has served Northeastern Ohio for more than 80 years. It provides arbitration and mediation for attorneys, businesses, and governmental organizations -- the attorneys here have experience with hundreds of successful cases of alternative dispute resolution. Thrasher, Dinsmore & Dolan are fortunate to have a former appellate court judge as part of their legal team. She has a wealth of expertise in arbitration and mediation, and her services are sought after by courts and attorneys alike. Thrasher, Dinsmore & Dolan has offices in Chardon and Cleveland, where the firm practices business law, criminal defense, intellectual property law, labor & employment law, and more.
1111 Superior Ave E Ste 412, Cleveland, OH 44114
Cleveland, OH 44114
Zashin & Rich, in Cleveland, is an expert at navigating complex disputes in the workplace and the family. Attorneys at the firm have a wealth of skill and experience with collaborative divorce, cooperative divorce, mediation, facilitated negotiation, arbitration, and private judging.
Cleveland, OH 44113Cleveland, OH 44113
Mediation is a voluntary process, and both parties must put in the work for it to succeed. If either party stops working toward a compromise, the mediation can fail. And, it can also fail if the parties reach a point that they simply can't agree. In such cases, you might choose another course of action, such as arbitration or a court trial.
During a child custody mediation, the mediator will likely encourage each party to focus on the needs of the child or children. The parties work together to agree on custody. They typically won't discuss matters of child support, marital property, or other factors of the divorce—unless the mediation is for the whole divorce. If you are attending mediation, it is advised to come prepared to discuss what's in the best interest of your children and situation, but also be prepared to reach a compromise.