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Best Mediators & Arbitrators in Nashville

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Our goal is to connect people with the best local professionals. We scored Nashville 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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105 5th Avenue West #201, Springfield, TN 37172

Why choose this provider?

Batson Nolan is one of Tennessee's "oldest and most respected law firms," established in Springfield in 1860. Practice areas include real estate transactions, probate and estate planning, family law, personal injury, and employment law. Attorneys Dan L. Nolan and Daniel Mark Nolan are both Rule 31 Civil Mediators and use mediation services to help all parties involved reach a shared understanding and a "satisfactory agreement that benefits everyone."

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Attorney NamesExperience
Richard Batson - Member70 yrs

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4.7
Facebook
4.7 / 5 (9)

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Hermitage, TN 37076

Why choose this provider?

Charles A. Hill Mediation in Hermitage is committed to "bridging disagreement and finding solutions" in family, divorce, workplace, civil, and copyright cases. The company offers cost-effective, confidential, and time-saving mediation services that typically cost between $300 and $750. Owner Charles "Chuck" Hill is a Rule 31 Listed Mediator and was appointed as campus mediator for Meharry Medical College in Nashville in 2015.

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5.0
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5.0 / 5 (2)

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Nashville, TN 37203

Why choose this provider?

MTR Family Law in Nashville "concentrates on solving family law matters with the best possible outcome for clients." The company is one of the "most respected family law and divorce law firms in Tennessee." Services are available for collaborative divorce and separation, property division, child support and custody, litigation, and mediation.

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Attorney NamesExperience
Marlene Moses - Founding Partner43 yrs

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4.6
Avvo
4.5 / 5 (8)
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5.0 / 5 (3)

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Nashville, TN 37203
  • Employment Mediation

Why choose this provider?

Dobbins, Venick, Kuhn & Byassee is a Nashville law firm providing clients with "close personal attention as well as value." Practice areas include family law, employment law, healthcare, and estate planning. Attorneys Venick and Kuhn are Rule 31 Listed Mediators and offer mediation and arbitration services for cases of employment, health care, family law, and general civil disputes.

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Irwin Venick - Partner49 yrs

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Nashville, TN 37215

Why choose this provider?

The Law Offices of Ellen Taylor Turley in Nashville has a reputation for "forceful and compelling representation in divorce cases." Practice areas include contested and uncontested divorce, property division, legal separation, child support and custody, and domestic violence. Attorney Turley is a Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 Listed Mediator and helps parties talk to each other and find a resolution to complex issues without going to trial.

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Nashville, TN 37203

Why choose this provider?

The Law Offices of Rachel Zamata is a Nashville firm offering "knowledgeable, relevant, and effective service" and specializing in injury and general civil litigation. Mediation services are also offered by attorney Zamata, who is a Rule 31 General Civil Mediator and can serve as a neutral third party to resolve disputes in a timely and cost-effective way.

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Google
5.0 / 5 (1)

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Franklin, TN 37064

Why choose this provider?

Puryear, Newman & Morton was established in 2001 as a Franklin "full-service law firm dedicated to serving the needs of its clients in a professional, ethical, and caring manner." Practice areas include administrative law, collaborative divorce, debt collection, criminal defense, and corporate law. The firm's attorneys offer mediation services and serve as "well-respected neutrals helping parties resolve disputes in a variety of areas" including family and criminal law.

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Attorney NamesExperience
Phillip Newman - Founding Member31 yrs

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5.0
Google
5.0 / 5 (20)
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5.0 / 5 (5)

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5.0
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Nashville, TN 37219

Why choose this provider?

Wiseman Ashworth Law Group is a Nashville law firm that upholds the values of professionalism, experience, respect, integrity, and tenacity. Areas of practice include civil litigation, health care litigation, professional liability, personal injury, insurance law, and medical ethics. Mediation and arbitration services are also available.

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Google
4.0 / 5 (3)

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Brentwood, TN 37027

Why choose this provider?

William P. Alexander III is a Brentwood attorney and arbitrator who established his law practice in the US in 1985 after living in Saudi Arabia for a decade. Attorney Alexander specializes in corporate and international law and advises on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and USA Patriot Act matters. He lectures on arbitration, Middle East law, and international trade at a variety of institutions, including universities and trade associations.

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4235 Hillsboro Pike Suite 315, Nashville, TN 37215

Why choose this provider?

Quantum Law & Consulting offers legal services to clients in Nashville. It is a business law firm that mediates and arbitrates disputes between partners or shareholders. Its service coverage includes unfair business practices, copyright infringement, breaches of contracts and warranties, trade secret violations, and tort cases. Its attorneys also provide legal counsel for mergers and acquisitions, as well as day-to-day business operations. Quantum Law has been of service to both local and international clients since 2017.

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5.0
Google
5.0 / 5 (12)

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5.0
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is mediation?

    Mediation is an alternative to going to trial during legal disputes. The parties on both sides agree to work with an impartial third party who oversees discussions concerning the matter in dispute. The goal and hope of mediation is to come to a settlement or compromise that is agreeable to both parties. The mediator doesn't represent either party but works with both to help ensure that discussions are civil and agreements are as fair as possible given the situation. In many cases, if mediation fails, then the parties can move on to a trial in court.

  • What is arbitration?

    Arbitration is another alternative to a court trial, but it's a bit more formal than mediation. During the arbitration, evidence and testimony is presented to a panel of people who act as judges of sorts. They issue an opinion about the matter in writing, and depending on how the arbitration was entered into, it may or may not be binding. If it's binding, the parties must accept and abide by the decisions of the arbitrators. Commonly, each side selects a third-party arbitrator, and each of those people selects a third person.

  • Is arbitration or mediation better?

    Arbitration and mediation both have pros and cons, and which one is right for you depends on your personal preferences, legal goals, and the details of your case. Mediation can offer more control, and because of that, those who go through it tend to report a higher level of satisfaction. But arbitration is more formal and may provide a more structured environment, which may be needed if civil discussions aren't possible.

  • How do I choose a mediator or arbitrator?

    If you can choose a mediator or arbitrator, it's critical to look for a neutral third party. Someone who is in any way tied to either side or who might have a known strong opinion on matters related to the case may not be the best option. Legal knowledge is important for mediators and arbitrators, but arbitrators should also have court experience. Retired or former judges or trial lawyers may be good choices for arbitrators, for example.

  • What is an arbitration agreement?

    An arbitration agreement waives your right to seek legal remedies in court under certain circumstances, specifically, if you and the other party have unresolved disputes. You submit to binding arbitration over all matters, which can be somewhat risky as arbitration agreements are usually requested by companies that have arbitration processes set up, and those processes may not be impartial.

  • What is mandatory arbitration?

    Mandatory arbitration occurs when someone is forced to use arbitration as a means of settling an issue. One of the most common scenarios for this is employment. Employers may require that employees sign an arbitration agreement before they can begin work. The employees then give up some rights to go to court over certain employment issues.

  • What should I expect in child custody mediation?

    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.