Mediation Solutions commercial mediator Steven L. Levitt, Esq. has a wealth of experience he brings to his role as a mediator. We sat down with him to learn more about his philosophy and approach to mediation. Can you give us…
Preparing for and Appearing at a Mediation Hearing
Good preparation is the key to a successful mediation. But how do you prepare for a mediation? What happens during and after mediation? MSNY mediator Lauren Wachtler walks you through it in the slides below – or scroll down to…
Is Your Case Right For Mediation or Arbitration?
Deciding whether to resolve your case through the court system with litigation or to choose an alternate form of resolution like mediation or arbitration is not something to be decided lightly. When opposing parties are locked in a dispute, the…
How to Choose a Mediator
How do you choose a mediator for your mediation? Take a look at the slides below, or scroll down to read tips from MSNY mediator, Lauren Wachtler on choosing the right mediator for your case. Benefits of Alternative Dispute Resolution…
Mediation Solutions Co-Founder Gail Prudenti Interviewed on 45 Forward Podcast
Mediation Solutions co-founder Gail Prudenti was recently interviewed by Ron Roel on 45 Forward as part of Women’s History Month. In the interview, she reflects on her career, her experience, and the courts, as well as the need for mediation services on…
Do’s and Don’ts of Mediation Submissions
Providing the mediator with a statement and supporting documentation in advance of your mediation can help you advance your client’s position during the mediation. Here are some do’s and don’ts, along with specific recommendations from Mediation Solutions mediators on how…
What to Include in Your Mediation Submission
Mediators will almost always ask for a statement or a submission prior to the mediation. As mediator Lauren J. Wachtler says, “This is not done to make more work for the lawyers, but it is extremely helpful to a successful…
MSNY Co-Founder Allison Johs in LIBN Article on Mediation
Mediation Solutions of NY co-founder Allison Johs was quoted in “We can work it out: Legal mediation goes beyond divorce law,” by Jared Scot, published on February 23, 2024. Here are some excerpts from the article: “According to the market…
Getting to Know Mediator Matthew Kiernan
Matthew G. Kiernan, former Public Administrator of Suffolk County as appointed by the Surrogates Court, mediates and arbitrates cases for Mediation Solutions in Surrogate’s Court matters (estates and trusts, probate), municipal law, and personal injury. He brings decades of legal…
Justice Patricia DiMango Joins Mediation Solutions of NY Panel of Neutrals
Hon. Patricia M. DiMango, a former justice of the New York State Supreme Court, Kings County, has joined Mediations Solutions of NY as a mediator in matrimonial and family law cases. During her nearly 20-year career on the bench, Justice…