Posts Tagged ‘Mediators’

Who Is the Best Mediator?

Sunday, March 13th, 2011

Our MediatorsChoosing to mediate a dispute or conflict is the first step, but who is the the best mediator for a specific case? There are hundreds of alternative dispute resolution providers available, as well as ideas about who is “qualified” to be the negotiator in a particular case.

In truth anyone can be a mediator, or someone who facilitates a successful negotiation to the conflict. In fact, the best mediators are not necessarily (more…)

California Mediation Services

Friday, February 4th, 2011

California Mediation OfficesCFR offers a full range of California mediation services mediation services including civil, workplace, and divorce mediation services in Oakland, Santa Ana, Santa Cruz, Dublin, Mill Valley, and the greater Los Angeles area of California.

With numerous highly qualified and experienced mediation professionals located throughout the state the CFR panel of mediators, consists of over 50 offices throughout California.
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Our California mediation is provided by our network of experienced mediator throughout the state. Below is the information about just a few of our local mediators:

  • A former assistant district attorney in San Francisco, she has over 25 years experience in conflict resolution and maintains an active mediation practice.
  • An experienced attorney mediator with who holds a leadership position among southern California mediators. He has over 30 years experience in the conflict resolution field, including real estate, family, and business issues. An entrepreneur and master negotiator, he possesses both legal knowledge and expertise.
  • An attorney with over 15 years of experience in securities, antitrust, and consumer litigation. A full-time mediator, she serves as judge pro tem, special master and neutral.
  • An educator, with a doctorate in social anthropology, and master’s degree in dispute resolution from Pepperdine University. Active in the Los Angeles conflict resolution service community, she has traveled and lived all over the world and brings a unique perspective into her interactions with disputants.
  • A licensed attorney with over 20 years experience in the resolution of contract, business to business, neighbor, association and other related disputes.
  • First entering the legal field as a paralegal, this licensed attorney has over 25 years experience. Today her practice is dedicated to bringing a mediated resolution to a variety of disputes including family, business, and workplace conflicts.
  • A therapist mediator, certified by the Los Angeles County Bar Association, with over 30 years of experience working with children and families. Her focus is on assisting families create structure their divorce and parenting plans in ways that will work for them.

Additional information about who conducts our California mediation can be found here: local CFR California mediators

For those in the San Francisco, Oakland, Santa Ana, Santa Cruz, Sacramento, San Diego or Los Angeles areas of California, CFR mediation services are available to address all kinds of disputes, including divorce, parenting & custody issues, family conflicts, wills and probate, business or civil dispute, workplace conflict, and property disputes.

If you would like to learn more about our California mediation services or our other , please contact us for a free no-obligation consultation.

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Who Are CFR Mediators?

Saturday, October 23rd, 2010

CFR MediatorsCFR Certified Mediators are conflict resolution professionals who meet our quality standards in experience, training, and commitment to the field. These individuals apply to be part of our provider panel and are thoroughly vetted by our staff before being offered an opportunity to be a CFR Certified Mediator.

Our mediators are local professional mediators, in 27 states, who have been chosen to be CFR Certified Mediators due to their commitment to and experience in the field. Our mediators come from a variety of backgrounds including law, behavioral health, real estate, human resources, business, finance and medicine. Regardless of their backgrounds, all of our mediators have demonstrated that they possess excellent mediation skills.

All of our mediators are thoroughly vetted and have successfully met the requirements that CFR has set out to ensure that our mediators meet high quality standards. Each person has been vetted by our mediation provider credentialing committee which includes CFR’s founder, Erin Johnston, MSW, LCSW. In essence no one is accepted to the as a CFR Mediator unless the committee members would choose to hire that mediator to resolve their own conflict.

CFR Certified Mediators are:

  • Fully Insured Professionals
  • Experts in the field
  • Average 25 Years Professional Experience
  • Local Independent Providers
  • Possess Additional Training in Conflict Resolution
  • Experienced

Clients who choose CFR, receive mediation services from highly qualified and experienced mediators, without having to research providers on their own. A CFR Mediation Coordinator works with every client to ensure that the best CFR Certified Mediator is assigned to conduct every mediation.

Find out more about some specific mediators in our “CFR Mediator Spotlight” series on our blog where we spotlight a specific CFR Mediator.

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CFR Divorce Mediation

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Couple Arguing>CFR Certified Mediators are some of the most expert mediators in the field. Their backgrounds include law, behavioral health, business, medicine, and real estate. CFR provides comprehensive divorce mediation services that allow couples to resolve all issues pertaining to their divorce settlement and parenting plan.

CFR is different than other providers:

  • Our mediators have been independently vetted and verified as highly qualified neutrals
  • Conflict coaching, provided by CFR Mediation Coordinators – who are behavioral health experts – is available to in every case. This coaching focuses on removing the emotional barriers that otherwise prevent successful mediation
  • Upfront pricing ensures that couples are not faced with any surprise charges
  • Cases are managed by CFR Mediation Coordinators to ensure that all services are focused on resolving the case, not filling the mediator schedule

We have designed all aspects of our services to ensure that our expert neutrals are able to provide an efficient, effective, and affordable solution to your divorce or parenting issues.

There is never a charge or obligation to speak to a mediation coordinator about how CFR Mediation can assist in resolving your divorce.

CFR Mediation Services in Portland Oregon

Friday, February 26th, 2010

Oregon MediationCFR Mediation (CFR) offers a full range of civil and workplace mediation services in Portland, Oregon.

For those in the Portland area of Oregon, expert mediators are available to resolve all kinds of business or civil disputes and workplace conflicts.

If you would like to learn more about our mediation services in the Portland Oregon area or our other locations, please contact us for a no obligation confidential consultation.

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CFR Mediation Services Available in Alabama

Sunday, February 21st, 2010

Alabama MediationCFR Mediation (CFR) offers a full range of mediation services including civil, workplace, and divorce mediation services in Dothan Alabama.

For those in Dothan, attorney mediators are available to resolve all kinds of disputes, including divorce, parenting & child custody issues, family conflicts, wills and probate, business or civil dispute, workplace conflict, and property disputes.

If you would like to learn more about our mediation services in Dothan, Alabama or our other locations, please contact us for a no obligation confidential consultation.

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CFR Mediation Services in Michigan

Sunday, February 14th, 2010

Michigan MediationCFR Mediation (CFR) offers a full range of mediation services including civil, workplace, and divorce mediation services in Detroit, Adrian, Southfield or Traverse City, Michigan.

For those in Detroit, Adrian, Southfield or Traverse City, Michigan, professional mediators are available to resolve all kinds of disputes, including divorce, parenting & child custody issues, family conflicts, wills and probate, business or civil dispute, workplace conflict, and property disputes.

If you would like to learn more about our mediation services in Detroit, Adrian, Southfield or Traverse City, Michigan or our other locations, please contact us for a no obligation confidential consultation.

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Who Are CFR’s Mediators?

Monday, January 11th, 2010

Finding a provider to effectively intervene in a stressful situation can be difficult. CFR was designed to remove that difficulty. We submit all applications to a rigorous review to ensure that the providers meet our quality standards. Only those mediators that meet our stringent education and practice standards are invited to be a CFR Certified Mediator.

divorce-mediatorAs the president of CFR Mediation, I am consistently impressed with the quality of professional mediator that we are able to bring on as a CFR Certified Mediator. There is not a mediator on this panel who I would not choose to be my own provider.

Our mediators have degrees from some of our nation’s most prestigious institutions. They have committed their careers to the field of conflict resolution, and I feel confident in referring cases to them.

I want your experience with CFR to be as positive of an experience as possible. No one enjoys having to seek mediation services, but our entire focus is assisting those in dispute resolve the issues as effectively and efficiently as possible – with as little additional emotional distress as possible.

We have mediators for most any issue: including divorce mediation, business disputes, and workplace conflict.

Contact us, our mediation coordinators are available to answer your questions and provide a free no-obligation consultation at your convenience.

CFR Mediator Spotlight: Robert G. Bannon

Sunday, December 6th, 2009

Bannon MediatorMr. Bannon is a certified civil, county, and family mediator.

Prior to settling in his current home, Mr. Bannon practiced law in Connecticut and New York. He also served as a senior executive of a Fortune 500 company (First American Corporation) and as president of various real estate and insurance trade associations.

Mr. Bannon graduated with honors from Washington & Lee University School of Law where he served as Associate Editor of the Washington & Lee Law Review. While practicing law in Connecticut, he served on the Executive Committee of the Real Property Section of the Connecticut Bar Association and co-authored The Common Interest Ownership Manual published by the Connecticut Bar Association. He also served as Advisor to the Connecticut State Law Revision Commission on the “Common Interest Ownership Act” (condos, coops and HOAs).

Mr. Bannon is a member of the various professional mediator and family law organizations, including his current state bar association’s Family Law Section and its Mediation and Collaborative Law Committee. He is a panel mediator for local mandatory foreclosure mediation programs and is an active member of the Eagle Society of the Indian River Medical Center Foundation as well as other charitable and community organizations.

Mr Bannon has successfully mediated hundreds of cases. His mediation case interests include divorce, family issues, foreclosure, insurance, condo and HOA, as well as real estate disputes.

CFR has expert mediators, like Mr. Bannon, throughout the US. For mediation services from this provider or other CFR Certified Mediators, contact us.

Why Choose CFR For Your Divorce Mediator?

Sunday, August 30th, 2009

CFR Mediation means expert mediators, who are located throughout the US area, provide divorce mediation services. Our mediators include people from all backgrounds including attorneys, therapists, and other professions. We provide comprehensive divorce mediation services that allow couples to resolve all issues pertaining to their divorce settlement and parenting.

CFR is different than other providers:

  • Our mediators have been independently vetted and verified as highly qualified mediators
  • Our mediation coordinators are available to address the emotional barriers that can otherwise prevent successful mediation and resolution
  • Upfront pricing ensures that couples are not faced with any surprise charges
  • Cases are managed to ensure that all services are focused on resolving the case, not filling the mediator schedule

We have designed all aspects of our services to ensure that our expert neutrals are able to provide an efficient, effective, and affordable solution to your divorce or parenting issues.

There is never a charge or obligation to speak to a mediation coordinator about how CFR Mediation can assist in resolving your divorce.