Smith, Gilliam, Williams & Miles’ extensive experience as trial lawyers for both plaintiffs and defendants strengthens our firm in effectively mediating disputes and avoiding costly litigation altogether. With reputations for being even-handed, objective, and forthright, our mediators serve as neutral facilitators who work with the parties to open channels of communication, to inject reason into their discussions, and to help each side see the dispute through the eyes of the other.
John Smith is a certified neutral who worked as a United States Magistrate Judge and handled federal court proceedings at pretrial and trial levels. He and other skilled mediators at Smith, Gilliam, Williams & Miles suggest compromises and carry offers and counter-offers between mediation parties to help them reach their own conclusions and agreements on how to settle disputes.
Our high success rates with mediation testify to our impartiality, objectivity, and ability to negotiate, yet firmness when the situation warrants. We recognize that legal disputes inevitably involve confrontation and emotion, and respect the leadership role of the mediator in guiding parties toward consensus, without the financial and emotional cost of a court case.
We assist clients in mediation involving:
- Contract disputes
- Divorce
- Workplace conflict
- Workers compensation
- Personal injury claims
- Alimony and child suppor
- Real estate disputes
- Business disputes
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