Dispute Resolution
A Practical Alternative to Court
Conflict doesn’t have to lead to litigation. Mediation offers a private, efficient way to resolve disputes while allowing participants to control the outcome without government interference.
My firm provides certified mediation services throughout Ohio, helping individuals, families, and businesses reach fair and lasting resolutions without the financial and emotional toll of a courtroom battle.
A Background Built for Resolution
Before entering the legal profession, Austin served as a peace officer handling some of the most intense and emotional conflicts people can experience. That real-world experience taught him how to bring calm to volatile situations, help opposing sides be heard, and guide the most difficult conversations toward resolution.
Those same skills now form the foundation of his mediation practice. Each session is conducted with patience, neutrality, and respect.
Mediation Hourly Rate: $250 (typically divided between participants)
Why Choose Mediation
Mediation is a structured process in which a neutral third party, the mediator, helps participants discuss issues, explore options, and reach their own voluntary agreement.
- Privacy: Mediation discussions remain confidential.
- Control: Participants—not a court—decide the outcome.
- Efficiency: Most disputes settle far faster than litigation.
- Flexibility: Agreements can address practical and emotional needs beyond what courts can order.
- Reduced Conflict: Communication improves, and relationships often recover instead of collapse.
Mediation provides clarity and closure without the hostility or unpredictability of trial.
The Mediation Process
1. Intake & Agreement to Mediate
An initial discussion sets expectations, defines the scope of the dispute, and confirms confidentiality.
2. Private Meetings (if necessary)
The mediator may meet individually with each participant to clarify concerns.
3. Joint Mediation Session
Structured discussion helps each side express their perspective and identify shared interests.
4. Negotiation & Resolution
The mediator facilitates compromise and helps draft clear, practical terms.
5. Memorandum of Understanding
Agreements are summarized in writing for later review or formalization by counsel.
Schedule a Mediation
Whether the dispute involves business partners, family members, or neighbors, mediation offers a structured, respectful path forward.
My firm brings the same calm, focused approach that once kept volatile street disputes from escalating to helping people reach sustainable peace in their personal or professional lives.
Contact the firm today to schedule a confidential virtual or in-person mediation.