Nationwide ADR provides arbitration, mediation, and other tailored resolution services for high-stakes business, tort, employment, consumer and securities disputes. We go beyond standard ADR practices by actively listening, obtaining deep understanding, diagnosing root issues, and crafting practical paths forward — even in the most complex cases.

I bring benefits parties in dispute – and their attorneys – that other arbitrators, mediators and neutrals do not.  With over 500 arbitrations and hundreds of mediations under my belt, I am able to obtain efficient resolutions that result in happy clients and reduced litigation costs. 

My primary focus is on business, tort, consumer. employment, and securities matters. My background as a plaintiff’s personal injury lawyer, an insurance defense lawyer, business litigator and outside general counsel gives me a unique perspective that facilitates resolution in even the most difficult cases.

Arbitration is a voluntary process in which the arbitrator hears the facts of the case and renders a decision that may be binding upon the parties. Parties may agree to arbitration in a contract or after the dispute arises. Arbitration is less formal than a court or jury trial. “Baseball Arbitration” is also available.

Mediation is a dynamic, structured, interactive process where the mediator assists disputing parties in resolving conflict through the use of specialized communication and negotiation techniques. All participants in mediation are encouraged to actively participate in the process. Mediation is a "party-centered" process in that it is focused primarily upon the needs, rights, and interests of the parties.

Early Dispute Resolution (EDR) is a rigorous, comprehensive process for fairly and rapidly settling disputes, building on mediation and collaborative law practices that facilitate cooperation in an adversarial process. The goal of EDR is to resolve most disputes within 30 to 60 days from inception. For those parties who do want to attempt to find a fair and economical resolution to the dispute in good faith, the process involves five steps.

The appointment of a Special Master (or Magistrate) is provided for under Rule 53 of both the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Rules of Civil Procedure for most states. While somewhat different in application, each role provides for the appointment of a third party to assist in the handling of the case. The appointment can be made pursuant to motion of the parties or sua sponte by the Court.

Early neutral evaluation (ENE) is a process that may take place soon after a case has been filed in court. I provide a balanced and unbiased evaluation of the dispute. The parties either submit written comments or meet in person with me and I identify each side's strengths and weaknesses and provides an evaluation of the likely outcome of a trial. This evaluation can assist the parties in assessing their case and may propel them towards a settlement.

A mock trial is a simulation of a lower-court trial used to test theories, practice presentation skills, and gain feedback. It can be set up as either a bench trial or jury trial. A mini trial non-binding hearing, generally reserved for complex cases, in which counsel for each party informally presents a shortened form of its case to settlement-authorized representatives of the parties in my presence.