Jeff Trueman, Esq., LL.M, Mediator & Arbitrator

Resolving litigation & interpersonal problems

Entering my 20th year as a mediator. Conducted over 2,500 mediations, settlement conferences, and arbitrations in a wide variety of litigated and pre-litigated contexts.

Highlights:

  • Individualized approach. Although there is no cookie-cutter process, based on thousands of cases mediated and observed, I can say there are “3 Universal Factors of Success” in mediation:

    • Timing: Do the parties have enough information to make decisions? Is now a good time to talk? Mediation can facilitate the exchange information and resolve discovery disputes.

    • Communication: Are the participants able to convey their perspectives and understand what the other side is saying? Can the parties convey proposals (i.e., demands and offers) in a way that generates a considered, cooperative response? If not, let’s talk about what needs to happen first.

    • Strategy: Do the parties and counsel have a strategy for the mediation? How will they respond to narratives that they find objectionable, litigation threats, and monetary offers or demands that are “insulting” or “pie in the sky?” Responding to these challenges is very different than reacting to them. In my opinion, this is the most important factor that influences resolution of the matter.

  • When I believe a difficult conversation needs to happen, I will structure it in a clear and safe manner so that it addresses the issues contributing to impasse (at times this has helped parties resolve highly competitive, “money-driven” disputes).

  • Available for webinars and educational presentations about the “3 Universal Factors of Success” mentioned above: timing, communication and strategy.

  • Arbitration decisions issued in two weeks or less.

Take a moment to explore my site and learn more about my work. Feel free to contact me anytime with questions or comments.