What Attorneys Say
“I have participated in hundreds of mediations and settlement conferences over more than two decades, and Stephen is among the very best mediators I have seen. He made my client feel heard, understood, and treated with genuine consideration. This case simply would not have settled without Stephen’s expert guidance.”
— Attorney following settlement of a complex tort action
The following comments are excerpted from attorneys’ emails and letters following mediations over the past twenty-five years.
Connects and Earns Trust
“Stephen won the confidence of our clients.”
“He established immediate rapport with our client. He had great credibility and helped us focus on the issues that mattered.”
“Everyone was impressed by his genuineness and familiarity with the issues.”
“His patience, empathy, and unfailing good humor made all the difference.”
Brings Clarity to Complex Cases
“Stephen was extraordinarily skillful in evaluating and resolving a lengthy, legally challenging, hard-fought case.”
“I was impressed by his grasp of the facts and analysis of the legal issues.”
“Creative in his approach to an unusually difficult set of circumstances.”
“Professional, impartial, knowledgeable, and always in control of the process, guiding both parties with remarkable subtlety and effectiveness.”
Expertly Guides the Negotiation
“Without Stephen, the case simply would not have settled.”
“He kept the parties working toward settlement when the whole thing seemed hopeless.”
“His persistence in keeping the negotiations going was the key to ensuring settlement.”
“Many times the negotiations were on the verge of collapsing, but Stephen’s patience and insight kept the process moving toward resolution.”