“Thanks for help with this one. It was a challenge on our side. I sincerely appreciate your guidance at various points during the mediation. You came highly recommended, and I will add my high recommendation to the list.”

— C.S.

I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your assistance in settling the case. I had reservations about whether or not we would be able to find common ground. However, you were instrumental in helping the parties find agreement at a point we could live with, even while we were uncomfortable. Once again, thank you for your outstanding work.

— W.B.

“Thank you Russ. You did an EXCELLENT job. My client was very happy with your professionalism and ability to navigate a path to resolution.”

— M.F.

“Russ, I wanted to thank you again for doing a fantastic job in bringing this case to settlement. You masterfully brought the parties together from a huge impasse.”

— M.V.

“Russ, Thank you so much for your effort and time. Your expertise, guidance and goodness are very much appreciated.”

— P.S.

“Russ, thanks for a wonderful job on this case. It was difficult, to be sure, and you were tremendous at getting all of the parties in just the right position.”

— R.H.

“I have so much respect for your litigation skills, but more for your ability to find consensus and the ‘end game’ in a calm and professional manner.”

— M.M.

“Wow. I walked into our session thinking there was no chance of resolution, but your rare combination of wit, wisdom, patience and persistence got the (tough) job done. My client and  I will be back.”

— K.D.

“Russ, thank you for your work yesterday in facilitating a fair settlement in a difficult case. Your demeanor and style helped calm and educate my clients, which made my job easier.”

— S.G.

We appreciate your tireless efforts and superb personal approach to the individuals involved. Your ability to connect with everyone present and moving the negotiations forward in a methodical, logical and non-confrontational fashion greatly facilitated in the successful  resolution of this case. Thank you also for your lighthearted humor!”

— S.W.

“That was very difficult yesterday, so thanks for all your work. If that was in the hands of a mediator who only focused on the numbers, as opposed to the facts and theories of the case, there is no way it gets settled.”

— J.A.

“Just wanted to let you know that we got the deal confirmed and trial date vacated… I candidly did not think it could be done, but you really did a tenacious job of not letting it slip away. My clients are happy to not have to go through the trial process and feel that they were treated fairly.”

— R.D.

“Thank you very much for your efforts in getting this case settled. You did a great job and I really appreciate your help.”

— G.K.

“You are exceptional in handling difficult and complicated cases. Your intellect and quick study and  understanding of the issues makes all the difference in the world in these cases.”

— A.L.

“Russ, it was my pleasure meeting you and working with you. You have a well-earned reputation for excellence and fairness. Thank you for helping the parties reach settlement.”

— M.S.

“Russ, thank you so much for all of your efforts to resolve this case…You managed to do what two other mediators could not, and did it under enormous time constraints.”

— M.B.

“Russ, thank you for your excellent work on this case. In 20 years, I’ve never heard this client compliment a mediator like she did you.”

— M.H.

“Thank you again for your patience in this one. It meant a lot to my clients that you were invested in their claims.”

— J.Y.

“Russ, thank you for sticking with this one and helping all of us get it settled…thank you for another great job.”

— E.H.

“Thanks for your efforts Russ. You are a miracle worker!”

— B.C.

“You are an excellent and intelligent mediator who works VERY hard.”

— S.L.