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New York Mediation
Tuesday, December 13th, 2011
CFR Mediation – Mediator Office Locations
Wednesday, December 7th, 2011
CFR Mediation offers divorce, family, business, civil, and workplace mediation services throughout the US. Our mediators are local, expert, and experienced professionals who are committed to resolving conflicts efficiently and effectively.
CFR Mediation currently has mediators throughout the US. All mediator services are accessed by contacting CFR’s main office at 866-922-2370 or submitting a request (more…)
California Mediation Services
Friday, February 4th, 2011
CFR 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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CFR Mediation Services in Texas
Monday, November 22nd, 2010
CFR Mediation offers a full range of mediation services including civil, workplace, and divorce mediation services in Texas, including Houston, the greater Dallas area, Richardson, McKinney, Plano, Fort Worth, Frisco, San Antonio, and Waco.
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Our Texas mediators include some of the most experienced neutrals available, they include:
- With over 30 years experience as a litigator, this attorney has been mediating for over 25 years. One of the first family law attorneys to expand his legal to include mediation. His current practice includes the mediation and arbitration of complex marital cases and business disputes, as well as the practice of law as a collaborative law practitioner in the field of family law.
- A professional mediator who has been practicing mediation for 25 years. She first started as an alternative dispute resolution professional with the U. S. Department of Justice as a Civil Rights mediator in 1985, and currently works as a mediator and trainer of mediators around the country. She has successfully mediated over 1200 cases and has achieved the status of “Credentialed Distinguished Mediator” through the Texas Mediator Credentialing Association.
- An attorney and educator with 20 years experience, she maintains a practice focusing on mediation of all disputes, including all types of family law disputes. She has achieved the status of “Credentialed Distinguished Mediator” through the Texas Mediator Credentialing Association.
- A professional mediator with a Master of Arts in Dispute Resolution. In addition to her work intervening in conflict, she also provides conflict management trainings for Fortune 500 companies, churches and schools. She is available to mediate a variety of conflicts including divorce, family, and business conflicts.
- An attorney with over 40 years experience as a lawyer, who has personally mediated over 1000. In addition to his practice, He is an adjunct college professor, a volunteer mediator, and member of the board of directors at Montgomery County Dispute Resolution Center.
- A professional mediator with a Doctorate in Conflict Analysis and Resolution, who works as an arbitrator, facilitator, negotiator, and ombudsman with over 2,000 hours of training, teaching, and practice. Although mediating a variety of cases, a particular interest of is elder care and special needs mediation. She is well versed in community resources and opportunities to help families have quality conversations and make informed decisions. In addition, she is also certified as a Nationally Registered Guardian and Texas Registered Guardian.
For those in Texas, experienced mediators are available to resolve all kinds of disputes, including divorce, parenting & child custody issues, family conflicts, wills and probate, business or civil disputes, workplace conflicts, and property disputes.
If you would like to learn more about our mediation services in Houston, the greater Dallas area, Richardson, McKinney, Plano, Frisco, Waco, San Antonio, and Fort Worth, Texas or our other locations, please contact us for a no obligation confidential consultation.
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CFR Mediator Spotlight: Barbara Manousso
Thursday, July 29th, 2010
Barbara Manousso, PhD (ABD), MPH is a certified mediator, arbitrator, facilitator, negotiator, and ombudsman with over 2,000 hours of training, teaching, and practice since 1993.
Possessing her masters in public health, and a doctorate in conflict analysis and resolution. In addition, she recently served as the president of the Association of Conflict Resolution (ACR) Houston Chapter, and has trained hundreds of mediators to mediate, arbitrate, and facilitate dispute resolution.
Based in Houston, but working nationally, Ms. Manousso is actively involved with mediating and arbitrating for both civil and federal clients.
A CFR Certified Mediator, she belongs to a variety of professional organizations, such as the Texas Association of Mediators, the New England Chapter of the Association of Conflict Resolution, and other national rosters. Ms. Manousso is a former president of the Houston Chapter of the Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR). She serves on the editorial board of the ACResolution Magazine.
A particular interest of Ms. Manousso’s is elder care and special needs mediation, she is well versed in community resources and opportunities to help families have quality conversations and make informed decisions. In addition, Ms Manousso is also certified as a Nationally Registered Guardian and Texas Registered Guardian.
Memberships and Appointments
- Appointed to the Association of Conflict Resolution’s ACResolution Publication Editorial Advisory Board.
- Appointed by Governor Rick Perry to the Nursing Facility Administration Advisory Committee.
- Appointed by Congressman Barney Frank to the international anti-tobacco congressional committee.
- 2007 president of the Association of Conflict Resolution – Houston Chapter
- Special Commissioner for County Court #2.
- South Texas College of Law – Evans Center for ADR Board member.
- State Bar of Texas ADR Section
- Labor Employment Relations Association (LERA)
- ACR’s presidential Public and Intense Conflicts Committee for the 2009-10 program year
- Member of Texas Association of Mediators (TAM).
- Full Member in Association of Conflict Resolution (ACR).
- Advisory Committee on Healthcare for ACR
- Section Member of ACR’s Healthcare, Workplace, Consumer, Commercial, and Family.
- Co-chair of Workplace Training for the Association of Conflict Resolution.
- Board member Association of Conflict Resolution – Houston Chapter.
- New England Association for Conflict Resolution.
- League of Women Voters
- Texas Mediator Trainers Roundtable (TMTR)
- Women Professionals in Government Board Member
Barbara Manousso is one of many experienced mediators available through CFR Mediation.
CFR Mediator Spotlight: Mary Rowe
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
Mary Rowe has been a mediator since 1992. In addition to being a mediator, she has over 22 years in the human resources field. She has worked as a Training Program Manager and Human Resources Director. Her experience gives her a keen understanding of organizational systems & cultures; and the impact they have on the communication in the workplace. In addition she has an extensive background in Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) related laws.
Whether mediating, facilitating, training, or consulting, Mary tailors the process to the needs of the parties involved. She assists those in conflict define their interests and then facilitates the finding of a solution that meets the interests of both parties. Her focus in on creating opportunities for parties to gain skills and find new methods for resolving conflict and repairing relationships.
Utilizing a wide variety of mediation techniques, including pre-interview sessions, face to face mediation, transformational mediation techniques, shuttle diplomacy, private caucuses, and traditional interest based approaches, Mary not only facilitates a resolution, but also assists the parties in gaining skills to aid communication in the future.
Mary has received advanced training in mediation, facilitation, and adult education. In addition she holds an:
- MS in Industrial and Labor Relations from the University of Oregon
- BA in Economics from Reed College.
- CP-HR (Certified Professional in Human Resources) distinction from the International Public Management Association.
Mary is also on the selected roster of mediators for the:
- US Postal Service,
- Oregon Department of Education
- Oregon Vocation Rehabilitation
- Shared Neutrals Mediation consortium, where she also serves on the Personnel Committee of Shared Neutrals.
Mary Rowe is one of many experienced mediators available through CFR Mediation.
CFR Mediator Spotlight: Ben DeVries
Sunday, July 18th, 2010
Ben DeVries, JD is an attorney mediator in the Houston, Texas area.
First admitted to bar in 1966, he has mediated over 1000 cases since 1997.
In addition to his practice, Mr. DeVries is an adjunct professor at Lone Star College as well as a volunteer mediator and member of the board of directors at Montgomery County Dispute Resolution Center.
Mr. DeVries’ mediation practice encompasses the following areas:
- Construction
- Consumer/DTPA
- Employment/Labor
- Insurance
- Landlord/Tenant
- Libel/Slander/Defamation
- Professional Liability-Medical
- Real Estate
- Insurance
- Personal Injury
- Product Liability
- Workers Compensation
- Family Law
Ben DeVries is one of many experienced mediators available through CFR Mediation.
CFR Mediation Services in Phoenix Arizona
Thursday, July 15th, 2010
CFR Mediation (CFR) offers a full range of mediation services including civil, workplace, and divorce mediation services in Phoenix, Arizona.
For those in Phoenix Arizona, 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 Phoenix Arizona or our other locations, please contact us for a no obligation confidential consultation.
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CFR Mediator Spotlight: Seth Davis
Sunday, July 11th, 2010
Seth J. Davis is a respected mediator specializing in Elder Abuse, Personal Injury, Medical, Legal and Broker Malpractice, Divorce, Employment and Commercial Liability. To date, he has participated in well over 200 successful mediations.
Prior to committing to a career as mediator, Seth worked in the field of insurance and risk management. As a result, he possesses a unique insight and experience in dispute resolution in business and the insurance industries. In addition, Seth’s training and experience in conflict resolution has allowed him to expand his practice to include divorce & family as well as elder abuse issues.
Seth received his B.S. in Business Management from Pepperdine University and his Mediation training from the Pepperdine University School of Law Strauss Institute for Dispute Resolution. He is a Member of the Consumer Attorney Association of Los Angeles and the Southern California Mediators Association, and he donates charitably to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. In his spare time, he enjoys golf and managing both of his children’s baseball teams.
Seth brings a welcome style of facilitative mediation. A true mediator he does not believe in being over evaluative of a case, nor does he allow his opinion of a case to drive the negotiations. Seth recognizes the control of the mediation belongs to the parties in dispute and it is his job to assist the parties in resolution.
Professional Affiliations
- Southern California Mediation Association
- Southern California Association of Healthcare Risk Management (SCAHRM)
- United Chambers of Commerce of the San Fernando Valley
- Encino Chamber of Commerce
- Southern California Insurance Professionals
- Toastmasters International
- American Society for Healthcare Risk Management
CFR Mediator Spotlight: Dan Baldwin
Thursday, June 3rd, 2010
Mr. Baldwin is the President of Baldwin & Associates LLC, a diversified management-consulting firm that provides Human Performance training programs, Conflict Management/Alternative Dispute Resolution and Business Process Improvement services. Mr. Baldwin has advised governments and private companies in different industries throughout the United States on management development, corporate strategy and operational performance matters. He is a member of the board of directors for various state mediator organizations and has served as an Adjunct Professor teaching effective negotiation, marketing, management and professional development training programs.
Mr. Baldwin is a certified mediator and arbitrator specializing in Business Contracts, Insurance Appraisal, Home Builder Warranties, Finance, Diminished Value Claims, EEO, Civil Rights, ADA, IRS, Workplace/Employment, Auto Lemon Law, Real Estate, Homeowner Associations, Small Claims, Landlord/Tenant, Hurricane Property Damage, Disaster Claims, Mortgage Foreclosure, Residential/Commercial Construction, Product/Service Warranties and Government ADR.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management, a Master of Business Administration (MBA), licensed mortgage banker and has earned numerous certificates of competency.
CFR has expert mediators, like Mr. Baldwin, throughout the US. For mediation services from this provider or other CFR Certified Mediators, contact us.
