Since 1977, I defended national insurance companies and global firms and their insureds through trial or resolution during settlement negotiations or mediation. Defense claims included malpractice across many different professions, contract disputes, wills and estates, property disputes, insurance coverage matters, whitewater rafting, personal injury, and other matters.

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At a reasonable hourly rate, I will analyze the material provided to me by counsel for both parties, investigate relevant issues and surrounding law, maintain open communication throughout the pre- and post-mediation process, conduct the mediation or settlement discussions and, when applicable, draft and file appropriate documents with counsel and the court.

When engaging my services, I offer an ADA-compliant neutral location for conducting mediation at my office at Capitol Center Offices, 232 Capitol Street in Charleston, West Virginia. With large conference rooms and private meeting rooms across two floors, my office will configure the best possible arrangement to provide the distance and privacy most beneficial to both parties.

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Yes, your communications—including any message requesting I consider mediating your issue—are confidential to my office. All information shared with me prior to, during, or following mediation remains confidential unless the parties, for whatever reason, jointly agree it is not.

The most efficient means to engage services is to send me a message or make an appointment for a consultation call where we may discuss your legal matter or dispute over the phone.

In order to ensure the information you rely upon is always up-to-date, I provide hourly rate and other relevant information upon request. Simply send me a message requesting rates and they will be provided for you.

Yes, I travel all West Virginia and, in some cases, parts of bordering states to conduct in-person mediation sessions.