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USA USA - Nationwide Mediators

This section ranks the USA's leading mediators. All are successful resolvers of disputes. Organisation rankings are not given, as parties in dispute tend to agree on instructing individual mediators suited to their personalities and to the nature of their case, rather than a provider or mediation set.

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Band 1
  1. C Edward Dobbs
    C Edward Dobbs Parker, Hudson, Rainer & Dobbs LLP
  2. Daniel H Weinstein
    Daniel H Weinstein JAMS
  3. David Geronemus
    David Geronemus JAMS
  4. Michael Young
    Michael Young JAMS
  5. Robert A Meyer
    Robert A Meyer JAMS
  6. Robert Fairbank
    Robert Fairbank Fairbank ADR
  7. Antonio PiazzaMediated Negotiations
  8. Donald R Philbin JrDonald R Philbin Jr PC - Independent Mediator
  9. Eric D GreenResolutions LLC
  10. Jonathan MarksMarks ADR, LLC
  11. Kenneth FeinbergThe Law Offices of Kenneth Feinberg, PC
  12. Layn R. PhillipsPhillips ADR Enterprises, P.C.
  13. Lee Jay BermanThe Mediation Offices of Lee Jay Berman
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Band 2
  1. Andrew Nadolna JAMS
  2. Ariel Belen
    Ariel Belen JAMS
  3. Barbara Reeves
    Barbara Reeves JAMS
  4. Brad Winters
    Brad Winters JAMS
  5. Bruce A Friedman
    Bruce A Friedman JAMS
  6. Cathy Yanni
    Cathy Yanni JAMS
  7. David W Ichel
    David W Ichel X-Dispute LLC
  8. Deborah Reperowitz
    Deborah Reperowitz Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young LLP
  9. Diane Welsh
    Diane Welsh JAMS
  10. Jack Waddey
    Jack Waddey Holland & Knight LLP
  11. Janice M Symchych JAMS
  12. Jed Melnick JAMS
  13. Kenneth C Gibbs
    Kenneth C Gibbs JAMS
  14. Rebecca Westerfield
    Rebecca Westerfield JAMS
  15. Robert Holzberg
    Robert Holzberg Pullman & Comley, LLC
  16. William Cahill
    William Cahill JAMS
  17. Alice Oliver-ParrottAlice Oliver-Parrott, P.C.
  18. Alvin ZimmermanZimmerman, Axelrad, Meyer, Stern & Wise PC
  19. Anthony M DiLeoAnthony M DiLeo, A Professional Corporation
  20. Christopher NollandOffices of Christopher Nolland
  21. David M BrodskyBrodsky ADR
  22. Deborah RothmanDeborah Rothman, Esq.
  23. Douglas NollNoll Associates
  24. Eric GaltonLakeside Mediation Center
  25. Gary McGowanMcGowan ADR
  26. Hesha AbramsHesha Abrams Mediation, LLC
  27. Hunter R Hughes IIIHunter Hughes, Esq. - Alternative Dispute Resolution
  28. Jeff KichavenJeff Kichaven
  29. Lou Meisinger (Ret.)Signature Resolution
  30. Mark RudyRudy, Exelrod, Zieff & Lowe, LLP
  31. Michelle YoshidaPhillips ADR Enterprises, P.C.
  32. Randall W. WulffWulff, Quinby & Sochynsky
  33. Robert BlackMehaffyWeber
  34. Rodney MaxUpchurch, Watson, White & Max

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Band 1
  1. C Edward Dobbs
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    C Edward Dobbs
    Parker, Hudson, Rainer & Dobbs LLP
    Parker, Hudson, Rainer & Dobbs LLP | Mediators
    2023 | Band 1 |
    "He's very knowledgeable. He knows not only the law but he understands what's at risk if the cases go to a jury trial and he can convey that well to both sides."
  2. Daniel H Weinstein
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    Daniel H Weinstein
    JAMS
    JAMS | Mediators
    2023 | Band 1 |
    Daniel Weinstein is particularly adept at resolving class actions, often concerning complex real estate or antitrust issues, as well as shareholder disputes. He is based in San Francisco.
  3. David Geronemus
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    David Geronemus
    JAMS
    JAMS | Mediators
    2023 | Band 1 |
    New York-based David Geronemus boasts extensive mediation experience and is able to assist clients in a range of insurance disputes, securities class actions and breach of contract cases.
  4. Michael Young
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    Michael Young
    JAMS
    JAMS | Mediators
    2023 | Band 1 |
    New York-based Michael Young focuses on mediating a range of finance-related cases for clients and helps to settle disputes involving securities, antitrust and insurance coverage issues.
  5. Robert A Meyer
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    Robert A Meyer
    JAMS
    JAMS | Mediators
    2023 | Band 1 |
    Robert Meyer's distinguished LA-based mediation practice encompasses a broad variety of high-stakes commercial litigation including intellectual property, environment disputes and securities class actions.
  6. Robert Fairbank
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    Robert Fairbank
    Fairbank ADR
    Fairbank ADR | Mediators
    2023 | Band 1 |
    Based in Los Angeles, Robert Fairbank is a go-to mediator for parties across the country. He has experience resolving complex disputes, including class actions, across a range of fields of law, including energy and mass torts.
  7. Antonio Piazza
    Mediated Negotiations | Mediators
    2023 | Band 1
  8. Donald R Philbin Jr
    Donald R Philbin Jr PC - Independent Mediator | Mediators
    2023 | Band 1
  9. Eric D Green
    Resolutions LLC | Mediators
    2023 | Band 1
  10. Jonathan Marks
    Marks ADR, LLC | Mediators
    2023 | Band 1
  11. Kenneth Feinberg
    The Law Offices of Kenneth Feinberg, PC | Mediators
    2023 | Band 1
  12. Layn R. Phillips
    Phillips ADR Enterprises, P.C. | Mediators
    2023 | Band 1
  13. Lee Jay Berman
    The Mediation Offices of Lee Jay Berman | Mediators
    2023 | Band 1
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Band 2
  1. 2
    Andrew Nadolna
    JAMS
    JAMS | Mediators
    2023 | Band 2 |
    Andrew Nadolna is a New York-based mediator with experience settling a range of business disputes. He has particular strength in handling complex insurance matters, benefiting from his considerable in-house expertise.
  2. Ariel Belen
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    Ariel Belen
    JAMS
    JAMS | Mediators
    2023 | Band 2 |
    Ariel Belen is highly regarded for his adept handling of a wide range of domestic and international disputes and possesses considerable experience mediating complex contractual matters, among others. He is based in New York.
  3. Barbara Reeves
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    Barbara Reeves
    JAMS
    JAMS | Mediators
    2023 | Band 2 |
    Los Angeles-based Barbara Reeves is regularly called upon to settle litigation between entities in the media, technology and healthcare spaces.
  4. Brad Winters
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    Brad Winters
    JAMS
    JAMS | Mediators
    2023 | Band 2 |
    Based in Clayton, Missouri, Brad Winters offers mediation services for a multitude of issues, from single plaintiff personal injury matters to multiparty commercial disputes.
  5. Bruce A Friedman
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    Bruce A Friedman
    JAMS
    JAMS | Mediators
    2023 | Band 2 |
    Bruce Friedman draws on his litigation background to adeptly mediate complex insurance-related disputes, with further expertise in commercial and employment matters. He is based in Los Angeles.
  6. Cathy Yanni
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    Cathy Yanni
    JAMS
    JAMS | Mediators
    2023 | Band 2 |
    San Francisco-based Cathy Yanni handles high-profile national disputes and often mediates pharmaceutical mass torts and employment ligation. She has further experience in settling ERISA, bankruptcy, and privacy and data breach disputes.
  7. David W Ichel
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    David W Ichel
    X-Dispute LLC
    X-Dispute LLC | Mediators
    2023 | Band 2 |
    David Ichel draws on his previous experience as a litigation partner to mediate a range of commercial disputes, including for international clients. He is based in Miami.
    Key sectors
    Financial Services|Health and Life Sciences|Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing|Insurance|Retail and Consumer
  8. Deborah Reperowitz
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    Deborah Reperowitz
    Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young LLP
    Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young LLP | Mediators
    2023 | Band 2 |
    Deborah Reperowitz brings her considerable litigation expertise to bear in mediating complex business disputes. She is based in New York and cochairs the bankruptcy, workouts and creditors' rights group at Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young.
  9. Diane Welsh
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    Diane Welsh
    JAMS
    JAMS | Mediators
    2023 | Band 2 |
    Philadelphia-based Diane Welsh specializes in mediating multiparty disputes spanning commercial, employment, mass torts and insurance.
  10. Jack Waddey
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    Jack Waddey
    Holland & Knight LLP
    Holland & Knight LLP | Mediators
    2023 | Band 2 |
    "He understands the nuances of complicated business matters and the psychology of persuasion. He also understands the extremely high costs of litigating a matter through a jury trial."
  11. 2
    Janice M Symchych
    JAMS
    JAMS | Mediators
    2023 | Band 2 |
    Janice Symchych offers mediation services for a range of complex multiparty disputes, particularly those centered around the False Claims Act. She is based in Minneapolis.
  12. 2
    Jed Melnick
    JAMS
    JAMS | Mediators
    2023 | Band 2 |
    "He understands the legal and economic issues very, very well, he asks good, hard questions of both sides so he doesn't give you a pass, but he's also very easy to deal with."
  13. Kenneth C Gibbs
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    Kenneth C Gibbs
    JAMS
    JAMS | Mediators
    2023 | Band 2 |
    Kenneth Gibbs ably assists clients in resolving significant disputes, with particular expertise in construction and insurance-related matters. He is based in Los Angeles.
  14. Rebecca Westerfield
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    Rebecca Westerfield
    JAMS
    JAMS | Mediators
    2023 | Band 2 |
    Rebecca Westerfield is called upon to mediate a range of complex disputes, including cases involving personal liability, employment and fraudulent financial conduct issues. She is based in San Francisco.
  15. Robert Holzberg
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    Robert Holzberg
    Pullman & Comley, LLC
    Pullman & Comley, LLC | Mediators
    2023 | Band 2 |
    Robert Holzberg possesses a wealth of expertise in complex commercial and mass tort cases, with experience mediating and arbitrating a wide range of disputes. He is based in Hartford.
  16. William Cahill
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    William Cahill
    JAMS
    JAMS | Mediators
    2023 | Band 2 |
    Based in San Francisco, William Cahill has a wide and varied mediation practice, and is frequently sought out to resolve securities, breach of contract and insurance disputes, among others.
  17. Alice Oliver-Parrott
    Alice Oliver-Parrott, P.C. | Mediators
    2023 | Band 2
  18. Alvin Zimmerman
    Zimmerman, Axelrad, Meyer, Stern & Wise PC | Mediators
    2023 | Band 2
  19. Anthony M DiLeo
    Anthony M DiLeo, A Professional Corporation | Mediators
    2023 | Band 2
  20. Christopher Nolland
    Offices of Christopher Nolland | Mediators
    2023 | Band 2
  21. David M Brodsky
    Brodsky ADR | Mediators
    2023 | Band 2
  22. Deborah Rothman
    Deborah Rothman, Esq. | Mediators
    2023 | Band 2
  23. Douglas Noll
    Noll Associates | Mediators
    2023 | Band 2
  24. Eric Galton
    Lakeside Mediation Center | Mediators
    2023 | Band 2
  25. Gary McGowan
    McGowan ADR | Mediators
    2023 | Band 2
  26. Hesha Abrams
    Hesha Abrams Mediation, LLC | Mediators
    2023 | Band 2
  27. Hunter R Hughes III
    Hunter Hughes, Esq. - Alternative Dispute Resolution | Mediators
    2023 | Band 2
  28. Jeff Kichaven
    Jeff Kichaven | Mediators
    2023 | Band 2
  29. Lou Meisinger (Ret.)
    Signature Resolution | Mediators
    2023 | Band 2
  30. Mark Rudy
    Rudy, Exelrod, Zieff & Lowe, LLP | Mediators
    2023 | Band 2
  31. Michelle Yoshida
    Phillips ADR Enterprises, P.C. | Mediators
    2023 | Band 2
  32. Randall W. Wulff
    Wulff, Quinby & Sochynsky | Mediators
    2023 | Band 2
  33. Robert Black
    MehaffyWeber | Mediators
    2023 | Band 2
  34. Rodney Max
    Upchurch, Watson, White & Max | Mediators
    2023 | Band 2