Mediation

Every time I mediate a dispute, I remind the parties that this is their chance to control the outcome of their case; once it goes to trial, it’s in the hands of the judge or the jury. I also remind them that they control the process, including what I share with the other side, and whether to continue the mediation or end it. Then, I listen. As a neutral mediator, my first goal is to make sure I hear and understand the parties. My years as a litigator and a negotiator are helpful, but only if the parties first trust me, and trust comes from feeling heard and understood. As a court-rostered mediator, and in my training to become one, I have listened to parties in all types of disputes, including personal injury, real estate, contracts, construction, trademark, copyright and employment.

‍ As a trial attorney, I valued mediations as a way to get the best possible outcome for my client, and I loved the process. As an in-house attorney, I steered outside counsel toward mediations as well. I admired good mediators who could present the other side’s case in a way my client and I could understand and evaluate and present our case to the other side in a way that motivated them to agree to an acceptable resolution. When I had the chance, I felt called to become a mediator myself, taking the certification course and doing the hours of observation, co-mediation and solo mediation required and joining the Utah court roster. I would love the opportunity to mediate your case. Call or email using the form below to set up a mediation. ‍