Approved Mediators
| John M. Allen | |
| Goldberg Segalla, LLP 8000 Maryland Ave., Suite 640 St. Louis, MO 63105 314-446-3370 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 1/8/2004 State of Illinois Bar Date: 11/8/2001 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): Northern District of Illinois, Central District of Illinois, State of Missouri, Eastern District of Missouri, Western District of Missouri |
| jallen@goldbergsegalla.com | https://www.goldbergsegalla.com |
| Experience: | |
| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: For the duration of my 20+ year legal career I have been handling civil cases in courts throughout the greater St. Louis area, including cases in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, Madison County, and St. Clair County. I have handled a variety of cases throughout my career, representing parties in commercial litigation, premises liability cases, trucking and transportation cases, employment discrimination claims, and maritime lawsuits. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): After graduating law school in 2000, I worked in the legal department at The May Department Stores Company (now Macy’s) where I represented the company in class actions, employment discrimination lawsuits, and a variety of commercial cases. I left May Company in 2003 to join a small law firm in downtown St. Louis where I handled maritime, premises liability, trucking, and environmental cases. I now run the St. Louis office of a national Am Law 200 law firm, and my practice is primarily devoted to trucking and transportation cases, premises liability cases, employment discrimination claims, and commercial litigation. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: NA | |
| Summary of Mediation Training: NA | |
| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 5% Plaintiffs 95% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 20% Federal 80% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: NA | |
| Fee Structure: | |
| Flat Fee: NA | Hourly Rate: Preparation Time: $325.00 per hour Requisite Two-Hour Mediation Session: $650.00 Additional Mediation Time: $325.00 per hour |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA | |
| Craig Annunziata | |
| Fisher & Phillips LLP 10 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 3450 Chicago, IL 60606 312-580-7816 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 9/29/2009 State of Illinois Bar Date: 11/25/1992 7th Circuit Bar Date: 7/20/2001 Other Bar(s): State of Arizona - 7/1/2020; State of Florida 11/23/1993; State of Wisconsin 1/28/2014; U.S.D.C. Northern District of IL 4/28/1998; U.S.D.C. Western District of TN 4/7/2015;U.S.D.C. Central District of IL 4/26/1999;U.S.D.C. Eastern District of WI 10/14/1999;U.S.D.C. Middle District of FL 11/23/1993;U.S.D.C. Northern District of FL 8/19/2015;U.S.D.C. Southern District of FL 4/18/1997;U.S.D.C. Eastern District of MI 11/4/2009;U.S.D.C. Western District of MI 11/21/2014; U.S.D.C. Eastern District of AR 2/4/2013; U.S.D.C. Western District of AR 2/4/2013; U.S.D.C. Southern District of IN 12/20/2010; U.S.D.C. Northern District of IN 9/16/2008; U.S.C.A. 6th Circuit 8/3/2016; In addition to the foregoing, I have been admitted to dozens of state courts on a pro hav vice basis. |
| cannunziata@fisherphillips.com | http://www.fisherphillips.com |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: I am an employment lawyer and arbitrator. For over 25 years, I have practiced in all areas of employment law, including the ADA, ADEA, FMLA, Equal Pay Act, Title VII and state law harassment, discrimination, retaliation (including workers compensation retaliation), whistleblower discrimination and retaliation, non-competition/solicitation agreements, wrongful termination, employment agreements, and BIPA cases. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): After graduation from Law School (where I served on the Editorial Board of the Law Review), I began my legal career in 1992 clerking for William J. Castagna, Middle District of Florida, Tampa. While clerking, I was also an adjunct professor at Stetson Law School (Gulfport, Florida). I currently serve as an arbitrator in employment cases. I have been practicing employment law for over 25 years and have handled thousands of employment matters. I currently have an active employment law practice. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: I have participated in over 300 mediations in my career as an attorney. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: I took a 40-hour mediation skills course in 2017. The course covered all aspects of being an effective mediator. It was taught by the past President of the Center for Conflict Resolution and approved by the Circuit Courts of Cook County. |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 15% Plaintiffs 85% Defendants 100% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 100% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 75% Federal 25% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: In addition to my law degree, I also have a Masters in Business Administration |
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| Fee Structure: | |
| Flat Fee: I will consider negotiating a flat fee depending upon the complexity of the case. | Hourly Rate: Preparation time: 1 to 5 hours @ $395.00 per hour. Requisite Two-Hour Mediation Session: $790.00. Additional Mediation Time: $395.00 per hour |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: Yes | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: Fee is negotiable in limited circumstances. If legal research is necessary, I will use an associate at my firm. That associate will bill at a lower rate than mine. I will not bill for travel time. |
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| Chris Bailey | |
| Greensfelder, Henker & Gale 10 S. Broadway, Suite 2000 St. Louis, MO 63102 314-241-9090 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 5/16/2001 State of Illinois Bar Date: 5/4/2000 7th Circuit Bar Date: 11/25/2002 Other Bar(s): Missouri - 09/24/2000, Eastern District of Missouri - 01/07/2000, Western District of Missouri - 01/01/2008, Central District of Illinois - 02/28/2006, 8th Circuit Court of Appeals - 05/08/2001 |
| tcb@greensfelder.com | https://www.greensfelder.com/professionals-Christopher-Bailey.html |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Early in my career, a lot of the cases I handled involved the federal discrimination laws (Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA). Later, as these cases began to trend into state courts, my federal practice focused more on wage and hour and some civil rights issues, as well as traditional labor (union/management disputes). I still handle discrimination claims, but more of them are in state court. Also, for the past 10+ years I have done a significant amount of work in the restrictive covenant area, including trade secret litigation. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): During law school, I completed an externship as a law clerk for the Honorable Theodore McMillian at the US Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit. After law school, I joined the law firm Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale as an associate in the Labor and Employment Department. I was named an Officer in the Department in 2008, and have remained at Greensfelder throughout my legal career. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: In March 2020, I started handling mediations for the St. Louis EEOC office on a pro bono basis. I have handled more than a dozen matters for the EEOC, with a relatively positive success rate. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: University of Missouri- Mediation Training for Civil Case, January 15-17, 2020. I participate in monthly mediation training as a member of the St. Louis Chapter of the Association of Attorney Mediators. |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 10% Plaintiffs 80% Defendants 10% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 25% Federal 75% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: Before law school, I spent over 7 years as a police officer for a local police department. I believe that experience has given me an ability to bring a somewhat different perspective to disputes, to see multiple sides of a dispute and to help parties work toward practical solutions of their disputes. |
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| Fee Structure: | |
| Flat Fee: NA | Hourly Rate: $400/hour Preparation Time: As part of hourly rate Requisite Two-Hour Mediation Session: As per local rule Additional Mediation Time: As per local rule |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA | |
| Laura Balson | |
| Constangy 300 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 1050 Chicago, IL 60606 773-661-4708 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 5/1/2021 State of Illinois Bar Date: 5/10/2017 7th Circuit Bar Date: 4/1/2020 Other Bar(s): Maine - May 2006; Massachusetts - June 2006; District of Maine - June 2006; District of Massachusetts - August 2006 |
| lbalson@constangy.com | |
| Experience: | |
| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Laura Balson is the managing partner of the Chicago, Illinois office of Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP – a labor and employment firm based in Atlanta. Laura has over 15 years of broad experience counseling and advising employers across industries to help them manage and minimize risk. She conducts employment practice audits to identify unknown liabilities and assists in due diligence review during corporate transactions. Laura is an experienced litigator who zealously represents employers in front of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Illinois Department of Human Rights, Cook County Commission on Human Rights, the Chicago Commission on Human Relations and other state and local administrative agencies. Laura acts as lead trial counsel on litigation in both state and federal courts and has argued appellate cases before the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. Laura is also licensed to practice in Massachusetts and Maine. Throughout Laura’s career, she has worked in a multitude of arenas including construction, financial services and insurance, health care, higher education, manufacturing, the public sector, retail and hospitality, sports and entertainment, technology and entrepreneurial ventures and transportations, airline and automotive industries. Laura’s trial experience has shown her how to succeed at trial and to be prepared that things may not always go as planned. Laura culls from her experience and knowledge to act as a mediator and is focused on assisting parties reach a resolution before going to trial. Laura received her Bachelors of Arts magna cum laude from Bates College in an accelerated three year program and received her Juris Doctor from Northwestern University. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): Laura is a sought-after speaker and writer on new legal developments impacting employers. She also regularly conducts seminars and training sessions for client employees, including mandatory sexual harassment prevention training and diversity, equity and inclusion training. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: Laura has participated in a multitude of cases in mediation before Arbitrators in the Northern District of Illinois and Cook County. As a mediator, Laura is committed to be impartial and listen to both sides to get to the crux of the case. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: NA | |
| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 10% Plaintiffs 90% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 70% Federal 30% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: NA | |
| Fee Structure: | |
| Flat Fee: NA | Hourly Rate: $425.00 per hour |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: Yes | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA | |
| Eric K. Banks | |
| Banks Law LLC 1824 Chouteau Avenue St. Louis, MO 63103 314-583-7075 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 6/5/2004 State of Illinois Bar Date: 11/5/1987 7th Circuit Bar Date: 10/7/2007 Other Bar(s): Missouri Bar, 9/13/1980 |
| ericbanks@bankslawllc.com | www.bankslawllc.org |
| Experience: | |
| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: My primary experiences have been in the areas of employment, commercial litigation, and personal injury. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): I have been a practicing attorney in Illinois and Missouri for over 40 years. I was an equity partner at Thompson Coburn for eight years before joining Kutak Rock, a national law firm with a Chicago office. I have tried to verdict over 80 jury trials and hundreds of bench trials. I was an Adjunct Professor for several years. I taught Pretrial at Washington University School of Law and Civil Practice at St. Louis University School of Law. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: Most of my mediation experience has been in the areas of employment, commercial litigation, and personal injury. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: I have served as a mediator and arbitrator for over 25 years. I completed my initial formal training with Washington University School of Law on May 11, 2005. Last year, I completed a yearlong fellowship with JAMS (Judicial Arbitration & Mediation Services) and I was placed on the approved list of neutrals by the United States District Court of Eastern Missouri. |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 40% Plaintiffs 60% Defendants 95% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 40% Federal 60% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: I am admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the United States Courts of Appeals for the 7th, 8th, 10th and D.C. Circuits, the U.S. District Courts of Central and Southern Illinois, Eastern and Western Missouri and Kansas, the United States Court of Claims and the United States Tax Court. |
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| Fee Structure: | |
| Flat Fee: NA | Hourly Rate: Preparation time: No Charge. Requisite Two-Hour Mediation Session: $720.00. Additional Mediation Time: $360.00 per hour. |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: Yes | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: I don’t bill for follow up telephone calls and emails |
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| Joe Bartholomew | |
| Cook, Bartholomew, Shevlin, Cook & Jones, LLP 12 W. Lincoln St. Belleville, IL 62220 618-235-3500 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 1/1/1984 State of Illinois Bar Date: 1/1/1984 7th Circuit Bar Date: 1/1/1987 Other Bar(s): Missouri - 1986, New York - 1985 |
| joeb@cbsclaw.com | https://www.cooklawoffice.com/our-team/bartholomew-joseph-a/ |
| Experience: | |
| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Personal injury, wrongful death, medical negligence, product liability. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): Practicing law since 1984, two years working as a law clerk in Federal Court with Chief Judge the Honorable James L. Foreman. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: Participated in over 500 mediations. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: NA |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 99% Plaintiffs 1% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 25% Federal 75% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: NA |
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| Flat Fee: | Hourly Rate: |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: Yes | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: Mediator requests that all monies paid for mediator services be donated by the parties to Land of Lincoln Legal Services. |
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| Laura K. Beasley | |
| Baker, Sterchi, Cowden & Rice LLC 23 Public Square, Suite 400 Belleville, IL 62220 618-202-5801 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 1/1/2008 State of Illinois Bar Date: 1/1/2001 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): State of Missouri - 2008 |
| lbeasley@bakersterchi.com | https://www.bakersterchi.com |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: I focus my practice in pharmaceutical and medical devise litigation as well as wrongful deaths, person injury, and medical malpractice. I also have handled numerous toxic tort cases, product liability cases, general liability, environmental and employment cases. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): I have been practicing law for over 20 years. I have over 45 jury trials under my belt. I have represented parties on both sides of the isle in both criminal and civil cases. I have been and arbitrator and mediator in numerous cases. I also sit on both the ARDC and Character and Fitness hearing boards. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: NA |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: I have completed mediation training in both Illinois and Missouri. |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 5% Plaintiffs 85% Defendants 10% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 40% Federal 60% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: NA |
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| Fee Structure: | |
| Flat Fee: NA | Hourly Rate: $350.00 per hour |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: Yes | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Warren E. Benning | |
| Wendler & Zinzilieta, PC 900 Hillsboro Avenue, Suite 10 Edwardsville, IL 62025 618-692-0011 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 8/9/2021 State of Illinois Bar Date: 11/10/1988 7th Circuit Bar Date: NA Other Bar(s): NA |
| wendlerlawpc@gmail.com | http://www.wendlerlawpc.com |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: I have been an attorney since 1988. I have experience working in the public and private sectors. I was an Assistant Attorney General from 1999 to 2010 and at all other times have been in private practice. My legal areas of experience include probate, property, personal injury, civil regulatory enforcement, elder law, contract, and family law. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): I was an adjunct professor from 1994 to 2016 for community colleges in the area. Many of my classes were taught for students located in correctional facilities. I taught classes in government, history, and business. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: My experience involves being involved as a participant in mediation matters and not as a mediator. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: I am in the process of seeking mediation training. |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 55% Plaintiffs 45% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 5% Federal 95% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: I have represented clients in the mediation process several times. I have negotiated several matters while representing clients and have represented clients in arbitration hearings. |
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| Fee Structure: | |
| Flat Fee: NA | Hourly Rate: $250.00 per hour |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| David C. Berwin | |
| Evans & Dixon, LLC 211 North Broadway Ste. 2500 St. Louis, MO 63102 314-552-4046 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 10/1/2004 State of Illinois Bar Date: 5/3/2004 7th Circuit Bar Date: NA Other Bar(s): Missouri - 2003, United States District Court Eastern District of Missouri -2005, United States District Court Western District of Missouri |
| dberwin@evans-dixon.com | |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: I have been in practice handling civil litigation for 18 years. I currently handle all types of civil tort claims in federal and state court heavily concentrated in this region of Centeral/Sourthern Illinois. I regularly handle cases involving product liability, premises liability, employment discrimination claims, class action privacy claims, construction defect and construction law, and insurance coverage disputes. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): Given legal seminars on Bad Faith Litigation BIPA Class Action |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: I have been a party to mediating hundreds of cases. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: NA |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 10% Plaintiffs 90% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 45% Federal 55% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: NA |
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| Fee Structure: | |
| Flat Fee: NA | Hourly Rate: My hourly mediation is $350 per hour. |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: Yes | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Rick Biagi | |
| Neal & McDevitt, LLC 1776 Ash Street Northfield, IL 60093 847-881-2455 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 1/1/2018 State of Illinois Bar Date: 1/1/2001 7th Circuit Bar Date: 1/1/2010 Other Bar(s): DC - 2002, SCOTUS - 2006 |
| rbiagi@nealmcdevitt.com | http://www.nealmcdevitt.com |
| Experience: | |
| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Intellectual property disputes |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): NA |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: NA |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: NA |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 0% Plaintiffs 0% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 100% Federal 0% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: NA |
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| Fee Structure: | |
| Flat Fee: NA | Hourly Rate: NA |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: Yes | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Brad Bleyer | |
| Bleyer Mediation & Arbitration P.O. Box 571 Marion, IL 62959 618-694-4807 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 6/13/1983 State of Illinois Bar Date: 5/5/1983 7th Circuit Bar Date: 1/1/1984 Other Bar(s): NA |
| bleyermediation@gmail.com | |
| Experience: | |
| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Total legal experience of 40 years. Engaged in civil trial practice for 21 years with numerous jury trials throughout southern Illinois. Served as civil trial judge in 1st judicial circuit for 16 years conducting numerous jury trials. Since retirement from bench, private practice has been limited to mediation and arbitration. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): NA |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: Was certified as a mediator in 1990s. Served as mediator as part of my private practice on numerous occasions. Conducted settlement conferences while serving as circuit judge. Since judicial retirement, have practiced solely as Bleyer Mediation & Arbitration. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: NA |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 0% Plaintiffs 0% Defendants 100% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 0% Federal 0% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: NA |
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| Fee Structure: | |
| Flat Fee: NA | Hourly Rate: $250/hr for review of materials and mediation. |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Stuart M. Brody | |
| Thompson, Brody & Kaplan, LLP 161 N. Clark Street, Suite 3575 Chicago, IL 60601 312-782-9320 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 1/1/2018 State of Illinois Bar Date: 1/1/1990 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): U.S. Supreme Court Admitted - 2013, State of Colorado Admitted - 2001, State of Michigan Admitted - 2010, State of Ohio Admitted - 2018, Northern District of Illinois Admitted - 1990, Northern District of Indiana Admitted - 2012, Eastern District of Michigan Admitted - 2011 |
| brody@tbkllp.com | http://www.tbkllp.com |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Stuart M. Brody is a principal and an equity partner at Thompson, Brody & Kaplan which is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. However, his practice extends throughout the Midwest. Stuart is licensed in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio and Colorado, as well as the United States Supreme Court and numerous Federal District Courts. Stuart’s practice includes the representation of insurance companies, as well as individuals and corporate clients. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): Stuart has tried more than 45 bench and jury trials to verdict, as well as more than 50 arbitration hearings and numerous appeals. Stuart has been at the firm since 1990 and his practice is unique in its ability to be impartial and effective when representing both plaintiffs and defendants. Stuart also ran for Judge of the 6th Subcircuit in Chicago, and submitted to be appointed as an Associate Judge for the Circuit Court of Cook County several times and was always found to be Qualified. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: On numerous occasions, Stuart has also been appointed to independent Arbitration panels on coverage and claim disputes, and has also acted as the umpire on several occasions. Throughout his practice, he has also participated in hundreds of Mediations for alternative dispute resolution. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: NA |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 65% Plaintiffs 35% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 20% Federal 80% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: NA |
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| Fee Structure: | |
| Flat Fee: NA | Hourly Rate: Preparation Time: $300.00/hour Requisite Two-Hour Mediation Session: $300.00/hour Additional Mediation Time: $300.00/hour |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: Yes | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| A.J. Bronsky | |
| Brown & James, P.C. 800 Market Street, Suite 110 St. Louis, MO 63101 314-242-5324 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 1/1/1987 State of Illinois Bar Date: 1/1/1985 7th Circuit Bar Date: 1/1/1985 Other Bar(s): Missouri - 1981, USDC Eastern District of Missouri, USDC Western District of Missouri, USDC for Central District of Illinois |
| ajbronsky@bjpc.com | http://www.brownjames.com |
| Experience: | |
| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: General negligence, product liability, professional liability, and toxic torts. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): NA |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: NA |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: University of Missouri School of Law, Center for the Study of Dispute Resolution, June 6-8, 2018 and October 12, 2018 (32 hours total) |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 1% Plaintiffs 99% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 10% Federal 90% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: St. Clair County Arbitrator |
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| Fee Structure: | |
| Flat Fee: NA | Hourly Rate: Preparation Time: $200/hour; Requisite Two-Hour Mediation Session $200/hr; Additional Mediation Time: $200/hr |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: Yes | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA | |
| Michael J. Brunton | |
| Brunton Law Offices, P.C. 819 Vandalia Street Collinsville, IL 62234 618-343-0750 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 4/9/1992 State of Illinois Bar Date: 11/7/1991 7th Circuit Bar Date: 8/14/1998 Other Bar(s): Missouri - 4/7/1992, Central District of IL - 4/9/1992, U.S. Supreme Court 2002 Missouri Eastern District - 2017 |
| mbrunton@bruntonlawoffice.com | https://bruntonlawoffice.com/ |
| Experience: | |
| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: I have been licensed as an attorney for over 30 years and I have represented both plaintiffs and defendants in various claims of civil litigation (employment, auto, slip and fall, malpractice, breach of contract, etc.). |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): I have a B.S. degree in Business from Indiana University (1983), M.B.A. degree from Indiana State University with honors (1986), and J.D. from Southern Illinois University - Carbondale, summa cum laude (top 3%) (1991). |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: I have participated in over 200 mediations in the past, primarily in employment cases. These employment cases include Title VII, ADEA, ADA, IHRA, Illinois common law retaliatory discharge (workers' compensation and reports of illegal activity), and breach of contract. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: NA | |
| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 100% Plaintiffs 0% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 33% Federal 67% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: I have been practicing as a civil litigation attorney for over 30 years. I am familiar with legal disputes as they relate to summary judgment issues and/or evidentiary issues at trial. I believe that I can provide good insight on how the facts would be perceived by a jury or judge in this area. |
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| Fee Structure: | |
| Flat Fee: NA | Hourly Rate: $300.00 Two hour minimal fee, unless canceled 14 days in advance of mediation. |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Eric Carlson | |
| Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb, LLC 411 St. Louis Street Edwardsville, IL 62025 618-655-0600 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 5/29/1996 State of Illinois Bar Date: 11/9/1995 7th Circuit Bar Date: 12/13/1996 Other Bar(s): Missouri - April 29, 1996; Eastern District of Missouri - 10/11/1996; Central District of Illinois - 05/31/1996 |
| ejc@bcpklaw.com | http://www.bcpklaw.com |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: I have specialized in personal injury and wrongful death matters since 1995. I have tried cases in state and federal courts in Illinois, Missouri, and Kentucky. The types of cases that I am typically involved in are motor vehicle and tractor trailer accidents, product liability, construction site, premises liability, and medical malpractice. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): I am a member of the Madison County Bar Association and served as the President from 2016 to 2017. I am also a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the American Association of Justice and the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. With the Illinois Trial Lawyers, I served as a member of the Board of Managers from 2001 to 2019, and the Executive Committee in 2006. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: I have mediated and arbitrated cases on behalf of parties since 1997. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: NA |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 100% Plaintiffs 0% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 0% Federal 0% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: NA |
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| Fee Structure: | |
| Flat Fee: NA | Hourly Rate: NA |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Jane Cohen | |
| Law Offices of Jane Cohen LLC 2001 S. Big Bend Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63117 314-881-6145 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 1/1/1986 State of Illinois Bar Date: NA 7th Circuit Bar Date: NA Other Bar(s): Missouri - 1985 |
| Jane@janecohen.com | http://www.janecohen.com |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: General Business: Significant experience in most aspects of business representing owners and entities (i.e., drafting, negotiation and litigation of owner agreements and disagreements, purchase/sale/transfer of business interests, liquidation/dissolution. Contract interpretation/enforcement, breach of fiduciary duty/duty of good faith/duty of loyalty, breach of warranty, employment, equitable claims, financing, fraud, guaranties, licensing, MMPA, noncompetition/non-solicitation, negligence, sales commissions, service agreements, tortious interference, TROs/injunctions, UCC, work for hire). Franchise and Dealership: Has successfully represented all sides of franchise and dealer relationship since 1985 in a wide range of industries. Real Estate and Construction: Extensive experience representing retail developers and other commercial and residential property owners in drafting, negotiation and litigation of purchase, sale, lease, and other real estate interests (i.e., boundaries, environmental. REAs, HOAs, easements, use, waste). Has negotiated/drafted commercial/residential construction contracts and subcontracts on behalf of owners and contractors for new construction as well as remodels. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): Law Offices of Jane Cohen LLC May 2002-present; Blackwell Sanders Peper Martin LLLP Partner April 1999- May 2002; Susman Schermer Rimmel & Shifrin LLC Partner 1992-April 1999; Associate 1985-1999; Recent Presentations and Publications: Co-Author, Arbitration Chapter, Franchise Litigation Handbook (Second Edition) (2021) Co-Presenter, ADR Diversity in St. Louis and Beyond, AAMSTL(2021) Co-Author, guest column on ADR Diversity on The Presidents Page, The St. Louis Bar Journal, (Spring 2021) Presenter, An Arbitration Clause Must be Well-Tailored to Suit Your Clients Needs, Alaris Alternative Dispute Resolution (2019)Panelist, Ethics in ADR, BAMSL Bench & Bar (2018) Panelist, How to Become a Mediator, The Women Lawyers Association of Greater St. Louis (2018) Co-Presenter, Mediation Advocacy: Tips from the Mediators, AAMSTL and Lawyers Association of St. Louis (2017) Co-Presenter, Get the Biggest Bang for Your Mediation Buck: Strategies for Selecting Mediators & Effective use of Mediation, 20th Annual MOBAR Solo & Small Firm Conference (2015) Co-Presenter, Mediation: A Candid Discussion of things to Consider When Selecting a Mediator, BAMSL (2015); Co-Presenter, Mediator Bootcamp: Getting from Selection to Resolution, BAMSL/ AAMSTL (2014) Presenter, What People Look for in Mediators, Mediator Neutrality, and Mediator Styles, AAMSTL (2014) Co-Author, Proposed Arbitration Fairness of 2009: Friend or Foe in Franchising, The Franchise Lawyer, Vol. 3 No. 2, Spring 2010 |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: Examples of the types of issues Jane has decided as an arbitrator or mediated include arbitrability, business owner disagreements, business dissolution, business valuation, fiduciary duty/duty of loyalty, choice of law/forum, construction, contract, equity, financing, franchise/dealer, fraud, defamation, duty of good faith and fair dealing, employment, intellectual property, personal injury, Missouri Merchandising Practices Act, restrictive covenants, real estate, tortious interference, securities, TCPA, UCC, unfair competition and breach of warranty. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: Initial Training: Mediation Training for Civil Cases, University of Missouri (Columbia) (2007) Recent Training: 2021 AAMSTL CLEs on various mediation topics (2.0 Hours as of March 31, 2020) The Choice: In Person or Remote Mediations and Arbitrations, MOBAR (2020) 2020 AAMSTL CLEs on various mediation topics (1.0 Hour) ADR Court-Certified Neutrals Seminar (2020) (4.5 Hours) 2019 AAMSTL CLEs on various mediation topics (5.0 Hours) ADR Court-Certified Neutrals Seminar (2018) (4.0 Hours) 2018 AAMSTL CLEs on various mediation topics (8.0 Hours) 2017 AAMSTL CLEs on various mediation topics (9.0 Hours) Advanced Attorney-Mediator Training, AAM, Santa Fe, NM (2017) (8.7 Hours) Mediation Advocacy: Tips from the Mediators, AAM and Lawyers Association of St. Louis(2017)(1.8 Hours including presentation) 2016 AAMSTL CLEs on various mediation topics (9.0 Hours) Top Five Questions Answered in Mediation, ABA (2016) (1.8 Hours) Advanced Attorney-Mediator Training, AAM, Nashville, TN (2016) (8.0 Hours) Evaluations, Opinions, Observations and Comments: When and How Mediators Use Analytical Techniques, ABA (2016) (1.3 Hours) ADR Court Certified Neutrals Seminar (2016) (4.0 Hours) 2015 AAMSTL CLEs on various mediation topics (9.0 Hours) 2014 AAMSTL CLEs on various mediation topics (9.0 Hours) Alternative Dispute Resolution: Recent Decisions on Arbitration and Mediation, MOBAR, (2014) (1.2 Hours) Honing your Mediation Skills: The Basics and Beyond, BAMSL and AAM (2014) (6.2 Hours including presentation) ADR Certified Neutrals Seminar, United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri/St. Louis University School of Law (2014) (1.4 Hours) 2013 AAMSTL CLEs on various mediation topics (9.0 Hours) Mastering the Art of Mediation Advocacy, St. Louis University School of Law (2013) (6.0 Hours) Electronic Evidence, Ethics, and Online Dispute Resolution, USAM/Washington University School of Law (2013) (3.1 Hours) Use of Motivational Interviewing in Mediation: Preparing People for Change, AMM (2013) (1.0 Hour) Advanced Mediation Training for Court Certified ADR Neutrals, United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri/ Washington University School of Law (2011) (4.1 Hours) |
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| Percentage of practice representing: 0% Plaintiffs 0% Defendants 80% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 5% Federal 95% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: Experienced in zoom. Other mediation panels on which Jane serves: Lexitas (formerly Alaris Alternative Dispute Resolution), DeMars & Associates, Ltd. United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri 11th Judicial Circuit Court (St. Charles, MO), civil mediator 21st Judicial Circuit Court (St. Louis County, MO), civil mediator 22nd Judicial Circuit Court (City of St. Louis, MO), civil mediator 3d Judicial Circuit Court (Madison County, IL), civil mediator Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), pro bono mediator Madison County, Illinois Residential Foreclosure Mediation Program, mediator |
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| Flat Fee: $3,000 for a full 8 hour day | Hourly Rate: Preparation Time: $400/hour if less than 8 hours; Requisite Two-Hour Mediation Session: Two Hour minimum required; Additional Mediation Time: Preparation time is billed at the same hourly rate. Preparation times is capped at 2 hours. |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: Payment due at or prior to commencement of the mediation. Credit cards accepted. No charge for mileage or travel time within 50 miles from my office. |
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| A. Courtney Cox | |
| Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard 1405 W. Main St. Carbondale, IL 62901 618-927-7841 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 1/1/1984 State of Illinois Bar Date: 1/1/1982 7th Circuit Bar Date: 1/1/1986 Other Bar(s): U.S. Supreme Court - 1993, U.S. Dist. Court Central District of Illinois - 1982 |
| ccox@sandbergphoenix.com | https://www.sandbergphoenix.com/ |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: I served as the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois from 2007 through 2010. Prior to serving as United States Attorney, I was engaged in the civil practice of law in Springfield, Illinois and later Benton, Illinois where I was a partner in the Hart & Hart law firm. Early in my practice I engaged in wide variety of civil litigation in State Court. Later in my practice I developed a Federal practice handling a variety of claims including employment and discrimination related cases, including sexual harassment, ADA issues, racial discrimination and similar types of claims. After serving as United States Attorney, I joined the Sandberg Phoenix law firm. I now handle similar employee related claims on behalf of the employer in Federal Court, before the EEOC and with the Illinois Department of Human Rights. In addition, I handle a variety of business and public body litigation. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): In addition to my experience as explained above, I have presented in numerous CLE courses and teaching presentations on a variety of subjects including Federal Practice. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: I have participated in numerous mediations on behalf of my clients. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: I have completed the 40 hour mediation course sponsored by the Illinois State Bar Association. |
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| Percentage of practice representing: 50% Plaintiffs 50% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 60% Federal 40% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: NA |
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| Flat Fee: NA | Hourly Rate: $350.00 per hour |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| James L. Craney | |
| Craney Winters Law Group LLC 115 N. Buchanan Edwardsville, IL 62025 618-972-8307 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: State of Illinois Bar Date: 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): |
| james.craney@craneylaw.com | http://www.craneylaw.com |
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| Jack Cranley | |
| United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: State of Illinois Bar Date: 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): |
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| jcranley@actionlawcenter.com | |
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| William Delgado | |
| DTO Law 601 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 2130 Los Angeles, CA 90017 213-335-6999 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 11/18/2016 State of Illinois Bar Date: 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): Supreme Court of the United States; Court of Appeals: Federal Circuit, Sixth Circuit, Ninth Circuit, Tenth Circuit, Eleventh Circuit; All California Federal and State Courts; All Kentucky Federal and State Courts; All New York State Courts, SDNY and EDNY; Various district courts throughout the country |
| wdelgado@dtolaw.com | http://www.dtolaw.com |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Will Delgado is an experienced litigator with nearly 20 years of litigating complex business disputes on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants. During that time period, he has acquired experienced in various different industries including tech, entertainment, CPG, media, and automotive and in various different subject matters, including intellectual property (patent, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets), class actions, real estate, contract, fraud, and partnership disputes. His practice is nationwide, and he has litigated in state and federal courts across the country including California, Washington, Nevada, Texas, Nebraska, Illinois, Kentucky, Florida, North Carolina, and New York. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): For the last five years, Will Delgado has served on the Board of Directors for the National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF), including four years as the Vice-Chair of the Board. He has received numerous accolades over the course of his career which can be viewed on the DTO website. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: Extensive training at the NKU Mediation Training Center, including 40 hour training session in 2019. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: Extensive training at the NKU Mediation Training Center, including 40 hour training session in 2019. |
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| Percentage of practice representing: 40% Plaintiffs 60% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 80% Federal 20% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: NA |
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| Flat Fee: NA | Hourly Rate: $500/hr |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
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| Jerome Diekemper | |
| Jerome A Diekemper LLC 231 S. Bemiston, Suite 800 St. Louis, MO 63105 314-606-0831 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: State of Illinois Bar Date: 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): Other Bar(s) State of Missouri - May 1972, USDC Eastern District of Missouri - Fall 1972, Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals - 1973 |
| jerry@jadiekemperllc.com | http://www.JADiekemperLLC.com |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Jerome A. (Jerry) Diekemper, a licensed attorney in the State of Missouri since 1972, now focuses his work on alternative dispute resolution, especially mediation and arbitration. He also provides services as an independent investigator and expert witness. For the first thirty-four years of his practice, he concentrated on labor and employment law, representing unions and individual employees. In 1993, he conducted his first mediation. Since then, he has been selected by parties in over 1700 disputes to serve as mediator. In June 2006, Jerry formed Jerome A. Diekemper, LLC to concentrate on mediation and arbitration. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): Jerry has had basic and advanced training in civil mediation sponsored by the USDC for the EDMO, the Association of Attorney Mediators (AAM), the American Bar Association (ABA), the American Arbitration Association (AAA), and state and local bar associations. He has taught basic and advanced training sponsored by the AAA and AAM and has presented papers and speeches to the national and regional AAM, ABA annual committee meetings and to state and local bar associations. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: Since 1993, Jerry he has been selected by parties in over 1700 disputes to serve as mediator. About half of Jerry’s mediations involve labor, employment and ERISA cases, e.g. employment discrimination, wrongful or retaliatory discharge, FSLA wage and hour cases and FMLA cases. The other half have consisted primarily of personal injury, medical and legal malpractice, civil rights and business disputes. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri, Mediation and Early Neutral Evaluation Training, 9/94. American Academy of Attorney-Mediators Training Program, 4/95. Over 100 hours of advanced training and teaching mediation skills between 1994-present. |
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| Percentage of practice representing: 0% Plaintiffs 0% Defendants 50% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 50% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 0% Federal 0% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: Federal Court Acting only as a neutral State Court Acting only as a neutral |
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| Flat Fee: NA | Hourly Rate: Hourly Rate: $450.00/hour. Preparation Time: Included as billable. Requisite Two-Hour Mediation Session: Per local rule. Additional Mediation Time: Per local rule. |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: Yes | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: A one-hour cancellation fee may be imposed for cancellations within 48 hours of the scheduled start of the mediation. |
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| Robert H. Dierker | |
| Lexitas/Alaris 985 East Essex Ave. St. Louis, MO 63122 (314) 640-8044 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: State of Illinois Bar Date: 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): Missouri Bar 1974, U.S. District Court, E.D.Mo. 1975, U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit 1976, Supreme Court of the United States 1979 |
| robertdierker@sbcglobal.net | https://www.lexitaslegal.com/lexitas-neutrals |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Experienced in civil rights and employment litigation, local government law, products liability (asbestos, opioids), merchandising practices, personal injury generally, contract and business litigation, equity litigation. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): Associate with former Peper Martin firm 1975-78; St. Louis City Counselor's Office, 1979-86, 2018-2022; circuit judge, City of St. Louis (22nd Circuit) 1986-2017; Chief Trial Assistant, St. Louis Circuit Attorney 2018; author 4 volumes of Missouri Practice Series; currently serving as litigation director of non-profit Holy Joe Society, a local government "watchdog" group. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: Some mediation through pretrial conferences while circuit judge; associated with Lexitas/Alaris since 2022; two cases settled to date; participated in numerous mediations as Deputy City Counselor 2018-2022 involving federal and state claims. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: Confluence mediation course, 2022, general mediation content, with some emphasis on pro se litigants; 16 hours |
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| Percentage of practice representing: 50% Plaintiffs 40% Defendants 10% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 75% Federal 25% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: I presided over the 22nd Circuit asbestos docket for approximately 15 years; I served as Presiding Judge for 2 years, hearing all pretrial civil motions at that time. |
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| Flat Fee: NA | Hourly Rate: Preparation Time: $400, Requisite Two-Hour Mediation Session: $400, Additional Mediation Time: $400 |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: Fees are billed and collected through Lexitas/Alaris |
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| Matthew Dionne | |
| Dionne Law Firm LLC 1815 Lasalle St. St. Louis, MO 63104 314-270-2514 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 1/4/2013 State of Illinois Bar Date: 11/6/2008 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): Missouri 04/22/2009 |
| matthew.dionne@dionnelawfirm.com | |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Since November of 2018, I have practiced law in the areas of business, medical malpractice, personal injury, and real estate law, and as general counsel for a real estate management company. Prior to that I worked as an assistant city counselor for the St. Louis City Counselor’s Office and as an associate for the law firm of Hinshaw & Culbertson in Belleville, Illinois. I have also been a judicial clerk for judges at the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, the Illinois Appellate Court, and the Missouri Court of Appeals. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: I have been involved in mediating cases since my first job in law school and have been involved with mediation in various capacities over my legal career. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: My mediation training began in law school in 2007 and has continued over my legal career. Most recently I completed the ISBA’s 7 CME hour course How to Handle Construction Case Mediation in January 2022. |
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| Percentage of practice representing: 0% Plaintiffs 0% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 0% Federal 0% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: NA |
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| Flat Fee: Negotiable | Hourly Rate: $275 |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
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| Molly DiRago | |
| Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP 227 W. Monroe St. Ste. 3900 Chicago, IL 60606 312-810-8875 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 4/1/2024 State of Illinois Bar Date: 11/1/2004 7th Circuit Bar Date: 12/1/2006 Other Bar(s): N.D. Illinois: 12/1/2004 |
| molly.dirago@troutman.com | |
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| Peter Dunne | |
| Pitzer Snodgrass P.C. 100 South 4th Street Suite 400 Saint Louis, MO 63102 314-421-5545 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 11/3/2003 State of Illinois Bar Date: 6/6/1986 7th Circuit Bar Date: NA Other Bar(s): Missouri, 1983 |
| Dunne@pspclaw.com | http://www.pspclaw.com |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: In thirty eight years as an attorney, I have tried 180 cases to jury verdict in the state and federal courts of Missouri and Illinois. I have handled and resolved thousands of other cases in that time, focusing my law practice in the defense of civil litigation. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): I started as a staff trial attorney in the St. Louis County Office of the Public Defender in 1983. I went into private practice at the Brown, James and Rabbitt firm in 1985, and have been with that or successor firms ever since then. I have been a principal at the Pitzer Snodgrass PC firm since 1991. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: Over the past 20 years I have successfully mediated hundreds of cases both in and out of litigation, including personal injury, employment, civil rights, contract and class actions. While I am still active in handling cases in litigation, approximately 20% of my practice is focused on mediations. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: I originally received my training as a mediator at the University of Missouri-Columbia Center for Dispute Resolution with 16 hours training in 1996. Since then I have had bi-annual CLE training focusing on mediations. |
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| Percentage of practice representing: 10% Plaintiffs 70% Defendants 20% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 40% Federal 60% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: For the past 12 years I have been an adjunct professor at the St. Louis University School of Law where I teach Advanced Trial Advocacy to third year law students. For the past 19 years I have taught tort law practice and civil litigation at Webster University in their Legal Studies Program for their Paralegal Certificate program. |
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| Flat Fee: NA | Hourly Rate: I charge $350.00 per hour with a four hour minimum. |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: Yes | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Robert E. Eggmann | |
| Carmody MacDonald P.C. 120 South Central Ave., Suite 1800 Clayton, MO 63105 314-854-8638 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 7/11/1990 State of Illinois Bar Date: 5/30/1990 7th Circuit Bar Date: 5/20/2009 Other Bar(s): U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, U.S. District Court for Central Illinois, U.S. District Court for Northern Illinois, U.S. District Court for Eastern Missouri, U.S. District Court for Western Missouri, U.S. District Court for Colorado, State of Missouri |
| ree@carmodymacdonald.com | http://www.carmodymacdonald.com |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: My specialties include bankruptcy, creditor’s rights, commercial litigation, financial transactions, and shareholder disputes. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): Carmody MacDonald PC - 2016 to Present Desai Eggmann Mason LLC - 2011 to 2016 Lathrop Gage - 2009 to 2011 Copeland Thompson & Farris - 1996 to 2008 Greensfelder Hemker & Gale - 1991 - 1996 Kramer & Frank - 1989 to 1991 |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: I have participated in over 25 mediations of shareholder disputes and Chapter 11 party disputes. |
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| Percentage of practice representing: 20% Plaintiffs 75% Defendants 5% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 60% Federal 40% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: I serve as a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Panel Trustee and a Subchapter V Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Trustee |
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| Flat Fee: NA | Hourly Rate: $450.00 |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| John Ellis | |
| Ellis Legal P.C. 200 W. Madison, Suite 2670 Chicago, IL 60606 312-967-7629 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 8/29/2016 State of Illinois Bar Date: 11/10/2005 7th Circuit Bar Date: 1/27/2017 Other Bar(s): Iowa, Missouri, Northern District of Illinois, Central District of Illinois, Northern District of Indiana |
| jellis@ellislegal.com | http://www.ellislegal.com |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Sixteen years of experience litigating civil matters of all ranges of size and complexity in both state and federal court as well as through arbitration proceedings. Experience on behalf of businesses and individuals, bringing and defending lawsuits related to breach of covenants not to compete, breach of nonsolicitation agreements, trademark infringement, partnership disputes, probate litigation, breach of contract, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, premises liability, and other statutory and common law claims. Substantial experience in defending consumer class action class action lawsuits brought under TCPA, FACTA, Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Multiple bench and jury trials to verdict. Argued multiple appeals. Approved member of Respondents' Counsel list of attorneys who practice before the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission's hearing board. Beyond litigation, experience advising clients in the role of outside general counsel in a manner focused on anticipating and avoiding potential litigation. Among others, act as outside general counsel for physician group, human resource software company, and aviation software and information services company. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): Arbitrator for AAA. Former adjunct professor at Loyola University Chicago School of Law, teaching trial advocacy within the Corboy Fellowship for Trial Advocacy. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: NA |
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| Percentage of practice representing: 50% Plaintiffs 50% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 50% Federal 50% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: NA |
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| Flat Fee: NA | Hourly Rate: $295 per hour |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: Yes | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Demitrus Evans | |
| The Evans International Law Firms, LLC 4415 Harrison Street, Ste. 245 Hillside, IL 60162 708-531-1741 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 8/27/2020 State of Illinois Bar Date: 11/6/1997 7th Circuit Bar Date: 1/26/2001 Other Bar(s): Central District Court - 08/12/2020 |
| devans@teilfirms.com | http://www.teilfirms.com |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Attorney Evans has both National and International Experience in law and business at International Law Firms for 13 years. She also has experience with trademark and copyright law, including appeals, negotiations, and litigation. She was a federal defender in the 7th Cir for a panel for over 7 years and chaired or co-chaired hundreds of cases. She has Also done over 50 Appeals. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): For 10 years she has been a professor at The Joseph School of Business where she teaches business legal classes and has been a speaker. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: Attorney Evans has mediated over 25 cases. As a litigator, she has had at least 60 mediations. She has also arbitrated for Cook county Courts for over 12 years. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: Attorney Evans has completed a class on mediation and acted as a mediator for International Moot Court Competitions. |
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| Percentage of practice representing: 90% Plaintiffs 10% Defendants 10% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 30% Federal 50% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: NA |
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| Flat Fee: Attorney Evans Flat rate is $350.00 an hour. | Hourly Rate: NA |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Jeff Ezra | |
| United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: State of Illinois Bar Date: 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): |
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| jeff@ezralaw.com | |
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| Alan Farris | |
| Farris Law Office 221 S. Market St., PO Box 314 Sparta, IL 62286 618-443-1947 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 11/27/1979 State of Illinois Bar Date: 11/5/1979 7th Circuit Bar Date: 3/17/1989 Other Bar(s): |
| arf1947@yahoo.com | http://www.alanrfarrislawoffice.com |
| Experience: | |
| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: General Civil Practice |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): NA |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: 20th Judicial Circuit Certified Mediator since 2008 |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: 40 hours of Illinois Supreme Court Mediation Training and Continued Mediation Education Training of 10 hours bi-annually from 2008 through 2021 |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 40% Plaintiffs 40% Defendants 20% Neutral (Pure Mediator) % Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 10% Federal 90% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: NA |
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| Fee Structure: | |
| Flat Fee: NA | Hourly Rate: $250.00 per hour |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Robert Fioretti | |
| Roth Fioretti LLC 311 S. Wacker, Suite 2470 Chicago, IL 60606 312-922-6262 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 6/27/2017 State of Illinois Bar Date: 11/13/1978 7th Circuit Bar Date: 5/26/2006 Other Bar(s): New York:01/15/1986; Northern District of Illinois: 12/14/1978; Central District of Illinois 09/27/2017; U.S. Supreme Court 03/25/1985 |
| rwf@rothfioretti.com | |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Bob Fioretti served two terms on the Chicago City Council as Alderman of the 2nd Ward where he focused on education, community development and job creation. He is a member of the law firm Roth Fioretti, LCC where he practices governmental law, complex litigation and civil rights. He is a seasoned civil litigator and litigates a wide variety of cases before federal and state administrative law judges as well as in the state and federal courts. Bob advises and represents many governmental units. He is a former Senior Supervising Attorney of the General Litigation Division for the Corporation Counsel for the City of Chicago. While there, he was involved in more than 500 civil rights cases, and his personal trial experiences have led to more than 100 state and federal verdicts and appellate court decisions. He represented the family of Baby Tamia in the high-profile adoption case that led to changes in Illinois adoption law. He has been appointed in numerous cases as a Special Assistant Attorney General of Illinois and a Special Assistant State’s Attorney. Bob is a first-generation American and was born and raised in the Pullman/Roseland neighborhood on the south side of Chicago. He received a Pullman Foundation scholarship to attend the University of Illinois where he earned a B.A. in Political Science and served as Student Body President. He earned his law degree from Northern Illinois University College of Law. He is Past President of both the NIU National Alumni Association and NIU College of Law Alumni Council. He remains a member of the adjunct faculty. Bob is deeply involved in the Chicago community, where he serves on various boards and lectures extensively. He is Past President of the Historic Pullman Foundation, and presently serves on the George M. Pullman Educational Foundation Board as Assistant Treasurer and Assistant Secretary. He is active in the Chicago Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, serving as a member of the ISBA General Assembly, and the American Bar Association. He has served on the Character and Fitness Committee of the Illinois Supreme Court and the Judicial Evaluation Committee of the Chicago Bar Association Executive Committee. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): Serve on Chicago Bar Association Board of Managers and the Illinois State Bar Association Assembly. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: It is generally perceived that our civil justice system is too costly and uncertain to resolve a case. Alternative dispute resolutions can be efficient, effective and affordable. Negotiating with a mediator resolves cases in a less stressful manner. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: Certified by the Chicago Bar Association to mediate matters in the Commercial Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County. Completed the 40-hour Illinois State Bar Association master course on mediation. |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 50% Plaintiffs 50% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 25% Federal 75% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: NA |
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| Fee Structure: | |
| Flat Fee: NA | Hourly Rate: Contingent on complexity. Starting at $400/hr. |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: Yes | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Ronald Fox | |
| Fox Smith, LLC One S. Memorial Drive, 12th Floor St. Louis, MO 63102 314-588-7001 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 1/1/1984 State of Illinois Bar Date: 6/18/1982 7th Circuit Bar Date: 1/1/1985 Other Bar(s): State of Missouri - 09/19/81 |
| rfox@foxsmithlaw.com | http://www.foxsmithlaw.com |
| Experience: | |
| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Extensive experience with maritime personal injury and property litigation. Significant experience in litigation related to medical negligence, products liability, trucking, railroad, and other types of personal injury cases. I have also handled premises liability, employment claims, and wills and trust disputes. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): I have practiced in Missouri and Illinois for 40 years. I have tried over 75 jury/non jury cases in Illinois, Missouri, and other jurisdictions. I have been a speaker at approximately 25 seminars involving maritime law, handling personal injury cases, and trial techniques. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: I have participated in hundreds of mediations, and I have “shadowed” experienced mediators. However, I have only served as a neutral in a few cases. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: I trained to be a neutral at University of Missouri Center for Dispute Resolution. I am a certified neutral for the United States District Court of the Eastern District of Missouri. Total mediation training: 32 hours in 2018 and 2019, including ethics training. |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 5% Plaintiffs 95% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 70% Federal 30% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: I am very familiar with the judges and local rules in the Southern District of Illinois Federal Court. I am also familiar with many lawyers in the district. |
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| Flat Fee: I will handle the first 5 cases referred to me from this program for a flat rate of $600. | Hourly Rate: After the first 5 cases, $200/hour for preparation time, requisite 2 hour mediation session, and additional mediation time. |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: Yes | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: I am eager to gain experience as a neutral and will adjust my rate accordingly. I will not charge an administrative fee beyond any actual expenses. |
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| Leonard Frankel | |
| Frankel, Rubin, Klein, Payne & Pudlowski P.C. 231 S. Bemiston Ave., Ste. 1111 Clayton, MO 63105 314-725-8000 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: State of Illinois Bar Date: 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): Missouri 1965, 8th Circuit Court of Appeals 1968, USDC EDMO 1968, US Supreme Court 1973 |
| lfrankel@frankelrubin.com | http://frankelrubin.com |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: From 1968 – 2019 I had an active trial practice. I tried many jury and bench trials in both Federal and State courts as in a wide variety of areas: civil matters, criminal defense and domestic relations. In addition to Missouri Courts, I’ve appeared in USDC SDIL, Federal District Courts in Chicago, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Houston and Brownsville, TX. I’ve briefed and argued many cases in the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals, Missouri Supreme Court and Missouri Courts of Appeals. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): Three years active duty, US Navy, JAGC followed by 11 years active reserves. Taught Mediation Theory & Practice at Washington University School of Law for 13 years as Adjunct Professor. Also served on WU Training Faculty. Served on USDC EDMO ADR Advisory Committee for 20+ years. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: Since 1994 I’ve mediated over 650 cases of all varieties: employment law, personal injury, contract matters and statutory remedies. I was named by Best Lawyers in America as the St. Louis Mediator of the Year in 2013, 2015 and 2021. I have also been recognized by Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers for my work in ADR. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: In 1994 I first received mediation training sponsored by the USDC EDMO and since have had hundreds of hours of training and teaching mediation sponsored by the Association of Attorney Mediators, ABA, Missouri Bar Association, Association of Missouri Mediators and USA&M. |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 0% Plaintiffs 0% Defendants 100% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: % Federal % State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: Co-author of “Why Cases Settle, Why Cases Don’t Settle,” St. Louis Bar Journal, Winter 2005 and author of “Presuit Mediation – A Missed Opportunity?”, St. Louis Bar Journal, Summer 2012. |
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| Fee Structure: | |
| Flat Fee: NA | Hourly Rate: $450 per hour |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: Yes | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| William Gavin | |
| Gavin Law Firm, LLC 9 Timber Waters Court Swansea, IL 62226 618-236-0100 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 2/15/1981 State of Illinois Bar Date: 1/1/1980 7th Circuit Bar Date: 1/1/1985 Other Bar(s): Missouri; Tennessee (Inactive); and Arkansas (Ret.) |
| billg@gavinlaw.com | http://www.gavinlaw.com |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Experienced almost exclusively in the litigation of Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA), Jones Act, products liability, and general negligence personal/injury wrongful death claims, with extensive experience in FELA occupational disease claims. Also, some experience in litigation of commercial matters. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): Board certified as a Civil Trial Advocate and in Civil Pre-Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (the Illinois Supreme Court does not recognize board certification). Author of 11 legal publications; Co-Author of a book chapter on toxic tort litigation: Modified Uniform Products Liability Act and Medical Malpractice Reform Legislation, 24 St. Louis University Law Journal 544, 1980. 1987- Annual Tort Law Update written and presented to the annual meeting of Illinois Def. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: Participation as a mediator in general negligence claims. Participation as an arbitrator in UM and UIM automobile insurance arbitrations. Participation as a party’s attorney in the mediation of FELA, general negligence, and occupational disease claims. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: Successful completion of the 40 hour Mediation Skills Training Program at Northwestern University School of Professional Studies in August 2017. Completion of several Illinois State Bar Association CLE courses concerning mediation, 2017-present, approximately 10 CLE hours. |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 85% Plaintiffs 13% Defendants 2% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 15% Federal 85% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: Resolution of hundreds of FELA occupation disease claims against railroads using an Alternative Dispute Resolution method created in co-operation with several railroads for the purpose of avoiding or limiting litigation, if possible. |
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| Fee Structure: | |
| Flat Fee: NA | Hourly Rate: $300.00 per hour |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Michael S. Geigerman | |
| United States Arbitration and Mediation, Inc. 500 North Broadway, Suite 1800 St. Louis, MO 63102 314-231-4642 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: State of Illinois Bar Date: 5/16/1972 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): Missouri: 4/28/1973; Illinois 5/16/1972 |
| mgeigerman@usam.com | http://www.usam.com |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: My experience includes all manner of claims in contract and tort, including assault, automobile and trucking accidents, business disputes, civil rights, clergy and school abuse, construction law, discrimination (racial, sex, age and ADA), FELA, insurance policy disputes, premises and product liability, probate, real estate transactions, multi-national and multi-cultural disputes. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): I have been an adjunct at Washington University School of Law since 2000 teaching mediation and working with students in the mediation competition class. Vice President of the St. Louis Mediation Project providing pro bono mediation services for pro se landlords and tenants. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: I have been mediating since 1985 and have conducted over 4500 cases as a mediator for cases in Illinois and Missouri. I have been mediating full time 1998. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: I have been a presenter, trainer, and attendee in over a hundred seminars and mediation trainings since 1985 including programs sponsored by Pepperdine University School of Law, the International Academy of Mediators, Washington University School of Law, The Missouri Bar, University of Missouri School of Law, BAMSL as well as USA&M. |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 0% Plaintiffs 0% Defendants 100% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: % Federal % State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: NA |
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| Fee Structure: | |
| Flat Fee: NA | Hourly Rate: $500/hour Hourly rate includes preparation time and hours of mediation. |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: USA&M charges a $250 per party admin fee. |
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| Mark C. Goldenberg | |
| Goldenberg, Heller, & Antognoli, P.C. 2227 S. Sate Route 157 Edwardsville, IL 62025 618-656-5150 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: State of Illinois Bar Date: 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): |
| mark@ghalaw.com | |
| Experience: | |
| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Trust and estate planning, IRS and state tax, business and commercial law, transactional law, partnership disputes, probate, and real estate. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): NA |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: NA |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: NA |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 0% Plaintiffs 0% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
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| Fee Structure: | |
| Flat Fee: NA | Hourly Rate: $350.00 |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Richard P. Goldenhersh | |
| PO Box 23184 Belleville, IL 62223 (618) 578-8803 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: State of Illinois Bar Date: 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): |
| richardgoldenhersh@hotmail.com | |
| Experience: | |
| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: NA |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): NA |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: NA |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: NA |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 0% Plaintiffs 0% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: % Federal % State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: NA |
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| Fee Structure: | |
| Flat Fee: NA | Hourly Rate: NA |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Mark E. Goodman | |
| Capes, Sokol, Goodman& Sarachan, P.C. 8182 Maryland Clayton, MO 63105 314-505-5430 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 5/8/1992 State of Illinois Bar Date: 1/3/1992 7th Circuit Bar Date: 6/28/2013 Other Bar(s): Missouri - 1972 |
| goodman@capessokol.com | |
| Experience: | |
| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Litigation in all civil areas |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): I have taught trial courses at St. Louis University and have been a frequent lecturer internally in my firm and externally over my 49 year career. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: I have served as a mediator in approximately 20 matters and have engaged as a party in more than 50 mediations. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: I was trained more than 10 years ago at a program sponsored by the Missouri Bar. |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 50% Plaintiffs 50% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 25% Federal 75% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: NA |
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| Fee Structure: | |
| Flat Fee: NA | Hourly Rate: $425 |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Dennis Jon Graber | |
| Hinshaw & Culbertson 521 West Main St. Belleville, IL 62222 618-310-2350 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 9/23/1986 State of Illinois Bar Date: 11/16/1984 7th Circuit Bar Date: 9/5/1986 Other Bar(s): Missouri - 3/17/1993 |
| dgraber@hinshawlaw.com | http://www.hinshawlaw.com |
| Experience: | |
| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Currently, my practice focuses on the representation of major manufacturers, distributors, service providers, premises owners, and retail businesses in the defense of product liability, toxic tort, and environmental matters, with an emphasis in the defense of asbestos litigation in both Illinois and Missouri. I have also been involved in the defense of asbestos cases in Delaware, Kentucky, Rhode Island, California and New York. Historically, I have also represented clients in the defense of other product liability and toxic tort matters where claims were made regarding chemicals, coatings, and appliances. Representation has also involved premises, construction, accident, and legal malpractice claims. I have routinely appeared in the circuit courts in most counties in Southern Illinois. I have tried numerous civil trials in St. Louis, Missouri and throughout Southern Illinois, as well as in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): NA |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: I have participated in numerous mediations in State and Federal Court. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: Completed 40 hour ISBA Mediation/Arbitration Training Program in October, 2017. I have attended a variety of additional seminars and webinar programs regarding aspects of mediation. |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 0% Plaintiffs 100% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 5% Federal 95% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: NA |
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| Fee Structure: | |
| Flat Fee: NA | Hourly Rate: $300/hr for preparation time, 2-hour mediation session, and additional mediation time. |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Michael D. Hart | |
| of counsel to Copeland Thompson Jeep 231 S. Beniston, Suite 1220 St. Louis, MO 63105 314-726-1900 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 1/1/2002 State of Illinois Bar Date: 4/23/2002 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): Missouri - 04/28/1979 |
| hart@copelandthompson.com | |
| Experience: | |
| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: My professional experience has mostly been in civil litigation and representation of small businesses. I have been fortunate in my career to have experience in many different areas of law, including corporate disputes, professional liability (mostly accountant and attorney), UCC (sales and banking), employment discrimination, contracts, securities law, real estate, trucking claims (mostly cargo claims or transportation contracts), construction, civil rights, and personal injury cases. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): Associate with sole practitioner in Independence, Missouri 1979-1980, member Peper, Martin, Jensen Maichel and Hetlage (later Blackwell Sanders Peper Martin), St. Louis, litigation department, 1980-2003; Devereux Murphy and Sher Corwin Winters, 2003- 2018, St. Louis; Copeland Thompson Jeep, Of Counsel, 2018-present, St. Louis (Clayton). Served on Missouri Disciplinary Board, Region XI, 1998-2003. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: Authorized on the mediation panel list for the ED Mo. USDC, Transportation Lawyers Association, St. Louis City Circuit Court and St. Louis County Circuit Court. I have mediated a variety of cases, including civil rights, contract, trusts, personal injury, insurance and banking cases. Have mediated cases since 2001. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: Attended University of Missouri – Columbia mediator training (3 days) in 2000. Have attended various continuing mediation training courses and CLEs, for both mediators and presentation of the parties, including through USA&M or the USDC ED Mo. |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 40% Plaintiffs 40% Defendants 20% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 40% Federal 60% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: Active duty with US Navy 1973-1976; in Naval Reserve 1977-1996, retired as commander, (unrestricted line officer); was appointed by Missouri Supreme Court to the Region XI Disciplinary Committee, 1998-2003. Have been involved in various bar activities and civic activities. |
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| Flat Fee: Will discuss with participants depending on the specifics of the mediation, also utilize USA&M flat fee structure for mediations lasting 4 hours or less. | Hourly Rate: Preparation Time: Typically includes memorandum from parties and attachments, review of necessary pleadings (complaint and answer and any referenced pleadings or discovery suggested by parties), pre-mediation conferences. Requisite Two-Hour Mediation Session: Will limit mediation as agreed by the parties and as circumstances require. Additional Mediation Time: If parties request, additional time spent after mediation session assisting in further negotiations is billed at the hourly rate or as may be agreed. |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: Yes | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Kent Heller | |
| Heller Holmes & Assoc. PC P.O. Box 889 Mattoon, IL 61938 217-235-2700 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 6/1/1978 State of Illinois Bar Date: 11/1/1977 7th Circuit Bar Date: 6/1/1983 Other Bar(s): Northern Dist IL, Central Dist IL, US Tax Court, Eastern Dist IN, Souther Dist WI, US Supreme Court |
| kent@hhlawoff.com | https://www.hhlawoff.com |
| Experience: | |
| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Litigation. Civil and criminal. CPA IL 1974 currently Licensed |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): JD Univ of IL taught Accounting for Lawyers U of I law school 1977 IL SCT IPI committee 1996-2007 (chair 2005-2007) |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: NA |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: NA |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 95% Plaintiffs 5% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 20% Federal 80% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: NA |
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| Fee Structure: | |
| Flat Fee: NA | Hourly Rate: $350/hr. |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Adam D. Hirtz | |
| Jackson Lewis P.C. 222 South Central Avenue, Suite 900 St. Louis, MO 63105 314-746-4825 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 10/3/2005 State of Illinois Bar Date: 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): Missouri – Admitted 09/24/1999; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri – Admitted 12/23/1999; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan – Admitted 08/11/2009; Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals – Admitted 04/20/2012; U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri – Admitted 01/10/2014; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois – Admitted 06/17/2016; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin – Admitted 04/10/2017; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas – Admitted 05/31/2018 |
| Adam.Hirtz@jacksonlewis.com | http://www.jacksonlewis.com |
| Experience: | |
| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: My primary practice area is employment law, including restrictive covenant agreement and trade secret disputes. However, I have previous experience handling claims involving business disputes, medical malpractice and products liability. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): Having been a party to several hundred mediations in my career, I understand what makes a good mediator. To that end, when I act as a mediator, I am respectful of the process and the parties involved. I will work tirelessly to try to resolve your case. I am fair and reasonable. I will do more than just transfer offers between parties. I will challenge the parties about the strengths and weaknesses of their cases. Whether or not the case settles, it is my goal to make the mediation productive for the parties. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: I have acted as a pro bono mediator for the EEOC since 2018. My success rate in resolving the EEOC matters has been about 75%. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: I completed a one-week long mediator training course through the University of Missouri in May of 2017. |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 10% Plaintiffs 80% Defendants 10% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 30% Federal 70% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: NA |
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| Flat Fee: NA | Hourly Rate: Mediation fee $400 per hour, including preparation time. I have no minimum mediation session time. |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Jennifer E. Hoekel | |
| Husch Blackwell 8001 Forsyth Blvd, 15th Floor St. Louis, MO 63105 (314) 345-6123 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 10/1/1997 State of Illinois Bar Date: 5/8/1997 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): State of Missouri - 10/4/1996; State of Nevada - 10/3/2012; District of Colorado - 2/9/2017; US Patent and Trademark Office - 9/7/2001 |
| Jennifer.Hoekel@huschblackwell.com | https://www.huschblackwell.com/professionals/jennifer-hoekel |
| Experience: | |
| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: I specialize in intellectual property disputes, including patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secret cases. I have also tried large commercial disputes as well. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): After clerking for a Missouri Supreme Court Judge, I have spent my career in private practice trying cases around the country, primarily in federal court. I have also tried administrative cases and handled numerous appeals. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: NA |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: I have taken the 24 hour UMKC Mediation training in May of 2023. I am taking the 8 hour UMKC mediation class in September of 2023. |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 50% Plaintiffs 50% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 90% Federal 10% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: I am also becoming a AAA arbitrator. |
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| Fee Structure: | |
| Flat Fee: $1,500.00 For a full day | Hourly Rate: $450.00/hour for Preparation Time; $900.00 Requisite Two-Hour Mediation Session; $450.00/hour Additional Mediation Time |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: Yes | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: I am willing to serve as a pro bono Mediator in the right kind of case. |
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| David Honig | |
| United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: State of Illinois Bar Date: 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): |
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| dhonig@hallrender.com | |
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| Percentage of practice representing: 0% Plaintiffs 0% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
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| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
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| Richard K. Hunsaker | |
| Heyl, Royster, Voelker, & Allen, P.C. 701 Market Street, Peabody Plaza, Suite 1505 St. Louis, MO 63101 314-696-1966 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 8/21/2002 State of Illinois Bar Date: 11/6/1986 7th Circuit Bar Date: 3/13/1990 Other Bar(s): State of Missouri 06/14/2006, State of Wisconsin 08/11/1992, USDC-Central District of Illinois 01/27/1987, USDC-Northern District of Illinois 07/24/1991, USDC-Eastern District of Missouri 11/03/2006, 8th Circuit Court of Appeals 2012 and US Supreme Court 2012 |
| rhunsaker@heylroyster.com | http://www.heylroyster.com |
| Experience: | |
| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: I have focused principally in the areas of medical negligence, products liability, catastrophic injury, significant property damage (fire loss) and utility liability. In addition, I supervise less experienced lawyers handling premises liability, automobile/trucking and personal injury claims. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): I have served as President of the American Board of Trial Advocates for Eastern Missouri/Southern Illinois. This is an organization of experienced trial lawyers who have met experience requirements and who advocate professionalism, and independent judiciary and the constitutional right to juries in civil cases under the 7th Amendment of the United States Constitution. In addition, I have been a presenter for a variety of CLE programs on a range of topics including environmental law, the rules of evidence, medical malpractice, the right to trial by jury, the PREP Act Immunity Provisions and Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education materials on medical malpractice case evaluation. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: I have been a trained mediator since 2012. I have attended mediation training sponsored by Washington University School of Law and the Center for Dispute Resolution, Missouri State University (2012). In addition, I have been a designated mediator for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. I have attended advanced mediator training sponsored by United States Arbitration and Mediation. I have been on the approved mediator list for Madison County, Illinois. I have been a designated mediator on the United States Arbitration and Mediation panel since 2012. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: United States Arbitration and Mediation Basic Mediator Training - 2011 Civil Mediation Training jointly sponsored by Washington University School of Law and the Center for Dispute Resolution, Missouri State University – 2012 ADR Neutrals Seminar jointly sponsored by United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri and Saint Louis University School of Law - 2014 United States Arbitration and Mediation Advanced Mediator Training - 2014 Advanced Mediator Training - Implicit and Explicit Mediator Bias, United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri & Washington University School of Law - 2018 |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 0% Plaintiffs 95% Defendants 5% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 3% Federal 97% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: Prior to practicing in Southern Illinois, I worked in Heyl Royster’s Rockford, Illinois office from 1987 to 2002. During that time, I became actively involved in the Illinois Supreme Court’s pilot court annexed mediation program which was implemented in Winnebago County, Illinois. Over the course of my 35 years of practice, I would estimate that I have participated in excess of 125 mediations, both as a defense lawyer and as a neutral mediator. |
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| Flat Fee: NA | Hourly Rate: Preparation Time: $250 per hour Requisite Two-Hour Mediation Session: $500; Additional Mediation Time: $300 per hour |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Scott Hunsaker | |
| Tucker Ellis LLP 100 South 4th Street, Suite 600 St. Louis, MO 63102 314-256-2533 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: State of Illinois Bar Date: 10/1/2015 7th Circuit Bar Date: 10/1/2012 Other Bar(s): Missouri, 2011 United States District Court for the Eastern and Western District of Missouri, 2011 |
| scott.hunsaker@tuckerellis.com | http://www.tuckerellis.com |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: My practice focuses on personal injury defense, including product liability, premises liability, and automobile liability, including individual, commercial and trucking accidents. Additionally, I have experience with construction liability, landlord-tenant liability, intellectual property matters, real estate matters, and breach of contract matters. Further, I have handled pro bono matters in the Southern District of Illinois. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): I have published an article in Law360, and I hold leadership positions with the Defense Research Institute, which is the leading organization of civil defense attorneys and in-house counsel. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: I have been attending mediations in personal injury matters for more than 10 years. Those matters primarily involve product liability, premises liability and automobile liability. Additionally, I mediated numerous matters through the Saint Louis University School of Law Mediation Clinic. Those matters primarily involved landlord-tenant disputes and family law matters, including divorce and child custody. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: I participated in the Saint Louis University School of Law Medication Clinic, which included a 40-hour mediation training program. After completing that training program, I became a certified mediator. |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 5% Plaintiffs 95% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 20% Federal 80% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: I was a law clerk intern for Magistrate Judge David Noce of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri in 2009. As a law clerk intern, I prepared substantive opinions and observed all phases of federal liability. This valuable experience continues to guide me in my federal court practice today. |
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| Fee Structure: | |
| Flat Fee: Please contact me for details per case. | Hourly Rate: $325 per hour. |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: Yes | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: Please contact me about any questions. I'm happy to discuss. |
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| Robert L. Jackstadt | |
| Tueth Keeney Cooper Mohan & Jackstadt, P.C. 101 W. Vandalia, Suite 210 Edwardsville, IL 62025 618-692-4120 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 05/15/1986 State of Illinois Bar Date: 05/08/1986 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): USDC EDMO - March 28, 1986, USDC CDIL - September 2, 1992, USDC EDWI - September 17, 1998 |
| rjackstadt@tuethkeeney.com | http://www.tuethkeeney.com |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Rob has tried to a conclusion numerous jury and bench trials in federal and state courts located in Illinois and Missouri. Rob has tried and/or handled hundreds of different civil litigation matters involving a wide variety of complex matters including construction defects, employment contracts, retaliatory discharge, railcar leases, letters of credit, minority shareholder claims, unfair labor practices, condemnation, products liability, non-competition agreements, mechanic’s liens, tax increment financing districts, and securities. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): He has been selected by his peers as an Illinois Leading Lawyer in the area of Construction Law. Rob has also received an AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell in both St. Louis and Edwardsville, the highest rating available. Rob is a founding Shareholder of the Firm. Prior to co-founding this Firm, Rob was a partner at Blackwell Sanders Peper Martin (now Husch Blackwell Sanders, LLP) for eight years. In addition to his private practice, from May 2005-April 2021, Rob served as the Mayor of Glen Carbon, Illinois – a part time position. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: Rob has participated in numerous mediations during his time as a practicing attorney. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: Rob has attended several seminars discussing mediation. Given his experience as a practicing attorney representing a party in numerous mediations and his attendance at these seminars, he believes he has developed a skill set and is prepared to serve as a mediator. |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 10% Plaintiffs 90% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 5% Federal 95% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: NA |
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| Fee Structure: | |
| Flat Fee: NA | Hourly Rate: $315 |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Steven H. Jesser | |
| Steven H. Jesser, Attorney at Law, P.C. 2700 Patriot Boulevard, Suite 250 Glenview, IL 60026 847-424-0200 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 1/1/2009 State of Illinois Bar Date: 1/1/1974 7th Circuit Bar Date: 1/1/1974 Other Bar(s): USDC ND IL, USDC CD IL, USDC ED MO, USDC ND IN, USDC SD IN |
| shj@sjesser.com | http://www.sjesser.com |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Health Practice-Business: Licensing-Discipline Health Practice-Business: Purchases-Sales Vaccine Injury & Other Federal Claims Federal-State/Civil-Felony: Appellate-Trial-Regulatory Practice Health Provider Law Business-Commercial Law Municipal-Zoning Law Education-School Law |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): Cook County Asst. State's Attorney Felony-Homicide Trial Attorney (174-178); Associate General Counsel, Northwestern Memorial Hospital (1981-1995(; Private Practice (1995-Present) |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: NA |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: DePaul University (2004 Certification) |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 10% Plaintiffs 90% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: % Federal % State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: NA |
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| Flat Fee: NA | Hourly Rate: $300 |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: Yes | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Tom Keefe III | |
| Keefe, Keefe & Unsell, P.C. #6 Executive Woods Court Belleville, IL 62226 618-236-2221 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 11/26/2007 State of Illinois Bar Date: 11/9/2007 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): |
| keefetq@gmail.com | http://www.keefeandkeefe.com |
| Experience: | |
| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Medical malpractice and other catastrophic injury. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): I have spoken at several seminars. I've also published several articles. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: I have attended and participated in a whole bunch of them, but always as a party. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: Observation and informal conversations with mediators over the years. |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 95% Plaintiffs 5% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 10% Federal 90% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: NA |
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| Fee Structure: | |
| Flat Fee: Very reasonable and negotiable | Hourly Rate: Very reasonable and negotiable |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: Yes | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Thomas Q Keefe Jr. | |
| Keefe, Keefe & Unsell, P.C. #6 Executive Woods Court Belleville, IL 62226 618-236-2221 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 1/29/1980 State of Illinois Bar Date: 1/1/1979 7th Circuit Bar Date: 7/1/1991 Other Bar(s): United States Claims Court - 12/13/1990, Central District of Illinois - 08/05/2003 |
| isuedocs77@gmail.com | http://www.keefeandkeefe.com |
| Experience: | |
| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Catastrophic personal injury and death cases. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): 44 years of practice. 200 settlements and verdicts in excess of $1 million dollars. Lectured at legal seminars approximately 200 times. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: Attended a lot of them. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: None. |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 98% Plaintiffs 2% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 10% Federal 90% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: Good sense of humor |
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| Flat Fee: Any fees collected should be sent to Sr. Julia care of the Griffin Center in E. St. Louis, IL | Hourly Rate: |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Melvin D. Kennedy | |
| The Law Offices of Melvin D. Kennedy, LLC 2001 S. Big Bend Blvd St. Louis, MO 63117 314-550-7835 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: State of Illinois Bar Date: 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): Missouri 5/5/1993 |
| melvin.kennedyllc@gmail.com | http://www.MKennedyLaw.com |
| Experience: | |
| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: My practice is primarily plaintiffs employment discrimination and mediation. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): Recently appointed as Saint Louis University School of Law Professor of Practice. I will be teaching a course on mediation. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: Since 2013 I have mediated cases throughout the Midwest for the U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission. I have also mediated cases as a panel member for the United States Arbitration & Mediation panel of mediators. I am currently serving as a mediator and board member for Community Mediation Services of St. Louis mediating community disputes and facilitating community dialogue. I was recently accepted to mediate disputes for the AAA Consumer and Employment Panels. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: NA |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 95% Plaintiffs 0% Defendants 5% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 5% Federal 95% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: NA |
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| Flat Fee: It is an available option for 2 hour mediations at a rate of $450 per party, with each hour thereafter billed at a reduced rate of $175 per hour. | Hourly Rate: Preparation Time: $425 per hour; Requisite Two-Hour Mediation Session: $425 per hour; Additional Mediation Time: $425 per hour |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: Mediation scheduling is handled through USA&M. There is a $250 per party fee and then the parties split the hourly rate of $425 per hour. |
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| Patrick Kenny | ||
| Armstrong Teasdale LLP 7700 Forsyth Blvd., Suite 1800 St. Louis, MO 63105 314-552-6613 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 10/5/1994 State of Illinois Bar Date: 5/5/1994 7th Circuit Bar Date: 3/15/2000 Other Bar(s): Supreme Court of the United States, Admitted 01/08/2007 U.S.D.C. Central District of Illinois, Admitted – 03/10/2000 U.S.D.C. Northern District of Illinois, Admitted – 12/20/2006 State of Missouri, Admitted – 11/01/1990 Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, Admitted – 05/13/1991 U.S.D.C. Western District of Missouri, Admitted – 08/11/1993 U.S.D.C. Eastern District of Missouri, Admitted – 04/13/1994 District of Columbia, Admitted – 08/03/1992 State of Kansas, Admitted – 12/09/1987 Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, Admitted – 07/15/2002 U.S.D.C. District of Kansas, Admitted – 02/16/2007 U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans’ Claims Board of Veteran’s Claims,Admitted – 04/26/2011 U.S.D.C. District of Nebraska, Admitted – 05/31/2011 |
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| PKENNY@atllp.com |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Patrick Kenny is a trial attorney with significant experience in class actions, bad faith and insurance coverage disputes, ERISA litigation (pension and benefits), subrogation, disputes over business transactions, noncompete agreements and fraud litigation. He has tried jury cases to verdict in Missouri and Illinois, handled and supervised numerous appeals, and served as a neutral in scores of cases. He also serves as an expert witness with respect to insurance coverage issues. He has served for years as the leader of the firm’s Class Action Practice, one of the leaders in the firm’s Insurance Coverage Litigation Practice, and the litigation Co-Chair of the firm’s Pro Bono Committee. Patrick was named the Best Lawyers® 2016 Insurance Law “Lawyer of the Year” in St. Louis and has received numerous other recognitions in connection with his insurance and commercial litigation practices. Those include current, long term listings in Best Lawyers® for Insurance Law, as a Top Rated Lawyer in Commercial Litigation by Martindale-Hubbell and American Lawyer Media (ALM), as a “Super Lawyer” by Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyers / Super Lawyers Business Edition, and inclusion in Chambers USA’s listing of America’s Leading Lawyers for Business since Chambers began listings for Missouri insurance. Patrick also serves numerous leadership roles in professional organizations focused on insurance law and commercial litigation. He long has been active with Lex Mundi, an international law group, and serving as the Chair of its Insurance / Reinsurance Practice Group from 2013 to 2019, and now serving as its Chair Emeritus. He also serves as the Editor-in-Chief of Daubert Online published by DRI, serves on the Steering Committee and as the Compendium Vice Chair for the Insurance Committee, served for many years on the Steering Committee and in other capacities for DRI’s Commercial Litigation Committee and DRI’s Life, Health and Disability Committee.. Before joining the firm, Patrick served as a judicial clerk for Judge Pasco Bowman of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. When not practicing law, Patrick serves on the boards of various non-for-profit and charitable entities. He enjoys running, duplicate bridge, chess and travel. Between his clerkship and the start of his law practice Patrick traveled west around the world. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): Patrick frequently presents in trainings and seminars, both public and private (in-house), on commercial and insurance matters. A listing of his publications and presentations can be found on his website at: https://www.armstrongteasdale.com/patrick-kenny/thought-leadership In the months preceding this submission he: (i) presented at the annual meeting for the American College of Coverage Counsel; (ii) presented at the annual meeting of Claims & Litigation Management Alliance; (iii) conducted trainings for the in-house departments of two insurance companies; (iv) co-authored A.M. Best’s Missouri Digest of Insurance Laws; (v) authored two Daubert-related articles for DRI’s Daubert Online; (vi) authored a client-only article addressing the Missouri’s changes to Section 537.065 and related laws; and (vii) co-authored a Client Alert “Eleventh Circuit Bankruptcy Decision Marks Significant Implications for Insurance Companies, Their Counsel”. In addition, he served as the Co-Editor-in-Chief and Missouri co-author for the soon to be published DRI Reservation of Rights Compendium. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: Patrick has been mediating for over twenty years, first receiving the 16 hours of training required for, and becoming listed on the Missouri Bar list of neutrals (governed by Rule 17) in the mid-1990’s. During that same time period he organized and ran a program for the mediation of small claims cases in the City of St. Louis, mediated a large number of small claims suits, and mediated some Circuit Court suits. Patrick also long has been an approved neutral for and mediated several cases in the Western District of Missouri’s mediation program. He also has served as a panel member on the Missouri Bar Complaint Resolution Program since its inception many years ago, mediating several of those matters, and has mediated some fee dispute matters for the bar. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: 09/23/2021 ACCC 2021 Annual Meeting, Strategic Issues in Insurance Arbitration Clauses, CLE Hours .5 02/26/2021 Creighton Univ. School of Law, Creighton Law Review Symposium: Alternative Dispute Resolution in Business Setting, CLE Hours 2.5 02/25/2021 WDMO, Mediation & Assessment Program Webinar, CLE Hours 3.0 05/02/2018 Missouri Bar Association, 2018 Best Practices and Ethical Considerations for Successful Negotiation, Mediation, and Arbitration, CLE Hours 1.4 03/15/2017 Missouri Bar - DL, How to Deal w/ Difficult Situations in ADR, CLE Hours 1.5 03/08/2017 Missouri Bar–DL, Ethical Considerations of Alternative Dispute Resolution Processes, CLE Hours 1.5 09/28/2015 Lex Mundi, Dispute Resolution Strategies, CLE Hours 4.2 Prior to 2015, Multiple Course Material, Patrick first received 16+ CLE hours of mediation training in the mid 1990’s and has participated in mediation trainings on a regular basis since then. |
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| Case Representation History: | ||
| Percentage of practice representing: 10% Plaintiffs 90% Defendants <5% Neutral (Pure Mediator) n/a% Neutral (Judge) | ||
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 40% Federal 60% State | ||
| Other Relevant Experience: In addition to his decades of serving as a neutral and related trainings on mediation, Patrick also has participated as counsel for parties in scores of mediations throughout the course of his nearly 30 years in private practice. |
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| Flat Fee: Please contact Patrick to discuss flat fee options. | Hourly Rate: Preparation Time: $345 Requisite Two-Hour Mediation Session: $345 Additional Mediation Time: $345 | |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: Yes | ||
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: Will consider alternative fee arrangements. |
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| Edna S. Kersting | |
| Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP 55 West Monroe Street, Suite 3800 Chicago, IL 60603 312-821-6162 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 1/14/2005 State of Illinois Bar Date: 1/1/2002 7th Circuit Bar Date: 1/1/2005 Other Bar(s): 2d, 5th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th Circuit Court of Appeals and Northern and Central Districts of Illinois, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana, Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan, District of North Dakota, Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio, Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin, Eastern District of Missouri, Northern District of Florida, Northern District of Texas, District of Colorado, District of Nebraska, Western and Eastern Districts of Arkansas, Western District of Oklahoma and District of New Mexico |
| Edna.Kersting@wilsonelser.com | http://www.wilsonelser.com |
| Experience: | |
| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Almost 20 years of experience representing employee welfare benefit plans and their insurers in benefits and fiduciary duty litigation subject to ERISA, representing insurers in bad faith and consumer fraud actions in the area of life, health and disability insurance litigation. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): Representation of welfare benefit plans and their insurers in litigation in state and federal courts nationwide. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: Representation of parties in hundreds of private and court led mediations in the life, health, disability and ERISA litigation sector. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: Presentation of mediation tactics seminars, especially in connection with virtual mediations (2020) and participated in panel discussions with mediators. (2020). |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 10% Plaintiffs 90% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 80% Federal 20% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: NA |
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| Fee Structure: | |
| Flat Fee: | Hourly Rate: $325.00/hour |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: Yes | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Patrick G. King | |
| Miller King LLC 2410 State Street Alton, IL 62002 618-462-8405 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 10/16/2012 State of Illinois Bar Date: 11/5/2009 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): Missouri 2010 |
| Patrick@MillerKingLaw.com | http://www.MillerKingLaw.com |
| Experience: | |
| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Civil Litigation, Municipal, Small Business, Arbitration, and Mediation |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): Madison County State's Attorney's Office: 711 Intern (former); Madison County Special Defender (former); Missouri Baptist University: Instructor (former); Past President of Alton-Wood River Bar Association; Past President of Madison County Bar Association; Court-Appointed Guardian Ad Litem; Madison County Circuit Court, Mandatory Arbitration, Arbitrator; MillerKing LLC: Managing Partner; Mediator |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: Participated in mediations as an attorney and mediator in civil litigation or personal injury cases. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: Illinois State Bar Association: 40 Hour Mediation/Arbitration Training: 2021 |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 80% Plaintiffs 0% Defendants 20% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 5% Federal 95% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: Patrick focuses and concentrates his practice in personal injury, wrongful death, municipal law, and mediation Patrick understands his unique role to help people, solve problems, and represent those who may not have a voice otherwise. Patrick puts his clients interests before personal benefits; anything short of this principle would fail to uphold the ethics of his profession and standards of MillerKing LLC. Through a Peer Review Process by Martindale-Hubbell, Patrick received the highest rating AV Preeminent for legal ability and ethics. As a lawyer, Patrick handles each case or legal matter with personalized attention to detail, strategic planning, and dedicated preparation to achieve the best result by mediation, settlement, or trial. As a professional, Patrick promotes an open channel of communication, keeps matters strictly confidential, advocates zealously, utilizes problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, stays informed on the law and legal trends, and maintains professional relationships with judges, court staff, and other lawyers. |
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| Fee Structure: | |
| Flat Fee: Flat Fee is available and contingent upon facts, circumstances, and complexity of case. | Hourly Rate: Preparation Time: $250-$350 per hour |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: Yes | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Kim L. Kirn | |
| US A&M 500 North Broadway, Suite 1800 St. Louis, MO 63102 314-231-4642 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 1/1/1996 State of Illinois Bar Date: 10/1/1985 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): Missouri - 1987 |
| klkirn@gmail.com | https://www.kimlkirnlaw.com |
| Experience: | |
| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: I have +36 years of legal practice behind me including uber large defense firms, a small two-person firm, in-house counsel and as a mediator/arbitrator. I concentrated in litigation, construction, education, personal injury and employment. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): I work exclusively as a mediator and arbitrator. My broad experience working for both plaintiffs and defendants has allowed me to understand their differing perspectives and help them to find workable resolutions. Additionally, I taught two semesters of Business Law at SIUE to seniors. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: I have conducted hundreds of mediations in personal injury (auto, trucking, wrongful death, premises liability and sexual misconduct) construction, real estate, special education, contracts, civil rights, class action, insurance coverage, professional malpractice and employment (discharge, tenure, disability, FMLA, wage and hour, first amendment and COVID.) I can mediate both in person and virtually. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: Civil Mediation Training, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum, December 2006, 40 hours. US District Court for Eastern District of Missouri, Implicit Bias, Exceeding Expectations in Mediation and Bracketing, October 2020, 6.9 hours. Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Never Fear an ADR Conference Again, November 2019, 2.0 hours. MO Bar Association, Mediation Advocacy 101, 201 and 301, January and March 2022, 3.0 hours. US A&M, Mediation of Employment Disputes, 1.0 hours. |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 100% Plaintiffs 100% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 40% Federal 60% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: I write a blog entitled Mediation Under the Arch. See https://kimlkirnlaw.com/blog/ . I served as Chair of the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis Labor and Employment committee, the ADR Committee and was elected as a Board member and later Secretary of the Association of Attorney Mediators, a national group of mediators based in Dallas. In 2015 I was inducted into the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals. I speak and write frequently on mediation/arbitration topics including publishing in the Illinois Bar Journal. |
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| Fee Structure: | |
| Flat Fee: $450 per party and $175 per hour after two-hour session. US A&M offers flat fee mediations for two party cases with a demand under $75,000. | Hourly Rate: $395 per hour. Preparation time is usually one (1) hour. Although most mediations last longer than two hours, I have no two-hour minimum. All time is billed hourly, except for the flat fee cases. |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: I handle some pro-bono mediations. |
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| Wesley T. Kozeny | |
| United States Arbitration and Mediation 500 North Broadway, Suite 1800 St. Louis, MO 63102 314-231-4642 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 9/10/2004 State of Illinois Bar Date: 11/10/1988 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): US-Dist-Ct IL-Southern 9/10/2004 US-Dist-Ct IL-Central 4/3/2001 US-Dist-Ct IL-Northern 10/26/2000 US-Dist-Ct MO-Eastern 12/11/1987 US-Dist-Ct MO-Western 2/2/1994 US-Dist-Ct KS 5/25/2018 US-Dist-Ct NE 5/25/2018 US-Dist-Ct NY-Southern 2/9/2018 US-Dist-Ct NY-Eastern 2/9/2018 US-Dist-Ct NY-Northern 11/30/2017 US-Dist-Ct NY-Western 12/11/2017 US-Dist-Ct TX-Western 8/20/2018 US-Dist-Ct TX-Southern 8/20/2018 US-Dist-Ct TX-Eastern 7/10/2018 US-Dist-Ct OK-Western 6/20/2018 US-Dist-Ct OK-Northern 6/26/2018 US-Dist-Ct OK-Eastern 9/5/2019 Missouri 10/17/1987 Illinois 11/10/1988 Kansas 3/30/2012 Iowa 4/29/2002 Nebraska 5/20/2002 New York 7/10/2012 Oklahoma 3/04/2013 Texas 11/07/2013 |
| wkozeny@wkozeny.com | https://www.usam.com |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Areas of Practice Banking Bankruptcy Business/Commercial Construction Contract Corporate Partnership Disputes Elder Law Employment/ADA/Discrimination Flat Fee Program Home Foreclosure Insurance Policy Disputes Intellectual Property Legal Malpractice Nonprofit Premises Liability Professional Malpractice Property Damage Real Estate Will/Trust/Probate |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): Wes Kozeny is an attorney and entrepreneur that bridges the divide between legal requirements and business exigencies. He is also an active mediator and participant in the landlord tenant mediation program sponsored by Washington University School of Law, EHOC, USA&M and the St. Louis City and County Circuit Courts. Over his career, his law practice has included representation of both plaintiffs and defendants in litigation and non-litigation transactions and disputes. Practice areas for Wes include banking and finance; commercial and residential real estate transactions; contract disputes; mergers and acquisitions; partner disputes; employment law; construction disputes; Fair Debt Collection Practice Act; title disputes and litigation; enforcement of mortgages and deeds of trust; bankruptcy and insolvency; business formation and governance; landlord tenant matters; federal laws and regulations governing the manufacture and sale of firearms. He was a founding partner of Kozeny & McCubbin, LC until the sale of that firm in 2019. In addition, he founded a national nonprofit organization, the American Legal & Financial Network (ALFN). Wes served on the Board of Directors of ALFN from its founding in 2002 through 2016 and as its President/CEO from 2013-2015. KMC Information Systems, LC, a technology company he founded, developed a law firm practice management system (CaseAware) which was initially used by his firm and quickly established a nationwide customer base of law firms. After the sale of KMC Information Systems, Wes founded a new software development company KTECH Information Systems, LLC. Wes has been a regular speaker and has published many articles directed to the mortgage banking industry. He has learned during his career that the law guides us and finesse is required to successfully apply the law to achieve practical and sometimes creative results. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: Landlord-tenant mediation program (mediator) Missouri Bar Fee Dispute Resolution Program (mediator) SDNY/EDNY Bankruptcy Court - loss mitigation mediation (creditor advocate) Business disputes |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: NA |
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| Percentage of practice representing: 45% Plaintiffs 45% Defendants 10% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 99% Federal 1% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: NA |
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| Flat Fee: NA | Hourly Rate: $375 per hour. |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: Yes | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Charles S. Kramer | |
| United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: State of Illinois Bar Date: 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): |
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| csk@riezmanberger.com | |
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| Vincent J. Lopinot | |
| Sandberg Phoenix & Von Gontard P.C. 475 Regency Park, Suite 310 O'Fallon, IL 62269 618-397-2721 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 1/2/1980 State of Illinois Bar Date: 1/2/1978 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): |
| vlopinot@sandbergphoenix.com | http://www.SandbergPhoenix.com |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: I began practice in criminal and municipal law. I was appointed a judge in St. Clair County Illinois in 2002 and retired in 2018. As a Circuit Judge I handled major civil cases from 2012 to 2018. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): I practiced law in the public defenders office and in private practice. I have taught Torts, Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law and Trial Practice in local colleges and universities. I have presented more than ten seminars at Sandberg Phoenix. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: As a judge I mediated family, small claims and civil cases. Since retirement I have handled more than 25 civil mediations. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: Illinois State Bar Association In person 40 hour mediation course Completed November 2019 |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 60% Plaintiffs 20% Defendants 10% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 10% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 10% Federal 90% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: NA |
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| Flat Fee: NA | Hourly Rate: $400 per hour |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Fredrick Ludwig | |
| Ludwig Law Firm, LLC 9666 Olive Boulevard, Ste. 202 Saint Louis, MO 63132 314-203-0660 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 4/29/2004 State of Illinois Bar Date: 4/4/2007 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): Missouri, Arkansas, U.S. Supreme Court, Eighth Circuit, E.D. Mo., W.D. Mo., E.D. Ark., W.D. Ark., C.D. Ill., D. Colo. S.D. Ind. |
| fredrick@ludwig.law | www.ludwig.law |
| Experience: | |
| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Construction & design, personal injury, commercial litigation |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): Private practice since 2000 (solo practice since 2015). |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: I have mediated contract disputes for a number of years, some construction and design matters, and some personal injury claims. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: I completed Missouri's mediator training to become court-approved in Missouri under our Rules. I also serve as an arbitrator for the Missouri Bar's fee dispute resolution committee. |
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| Percentage of practice representing: 50% Plaintiffs 50% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 15% Federal 85% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: I have significant experience from slip-and-falls to mass torts, both as a defense attorney and a plaintiff attorney. For much of my time with large law firms, I practiced in commercial and construction litigation with an emphasis on representing design professionals. While doing those things, I kept a hand in personal injury litigation as well. |
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| Flat Fee: I will negotiate a flat fee if the parties are interested in this depending on the type of case, and the anticipated length of the mediation based on days (1/2 day, whole day, 2 days). We can structure something to fit the parties' needs. | Hourly Rate: $250.00/hour |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: Yes | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Theodore MacDonald | |
| HeplerBroom LLC 701 Market Street, Suite 1400 St. Louis, MO 63101 314-241-6160 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 12/31/1983 State of Illinois Bar Date: 12/31/1979 7th Circuit Bar Date: 1/14/1980 Other Bar(s): State of Missouri – 1978 State of New York – 1978 U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri – 1982 U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois– 1996 United States Supreme Court – 2000 Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals - 2003 |
| tjm@heplerbroom.com | https://www.heplerbroom.com/ |
| Experience: | |
| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: I have predominantly specialized in cases in the following areas: products liability, medical malpractice, general liability and executive employment litigation. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): Over the last 44 years, I have tried many cases in federal and state courts in eastern Missouri and central and southern Illinois. I taught pretrial litigation at Washington University in St. Louis for 28 years, which included ADR sections in the curriculum. I have also lectured extensively on mediation practice. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: I have served as a mediator in more than 60 matters which include cases filed in the U.S. District Courts for the Southern District of Illinois and Eastern District of Missouri, as well as cases filed in Illinois and Missouri state courts. Since 2015 I have been a member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Neutral List for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: October 2020 ADR Court -Certified Neutrals Webinar (U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri – 4.5 hours) June 2018 The Art of Mediation (The Simon Law Firm PC – 2.0 hours) January 2018 Advanced Mediator Training & Implicit Mediator Bias – The Illusion of Mediator Neutrality (United States Arbitration & Mediation – 3.0 hours) January 2016 ADR Court-Certified Neutrals Seminar (U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri – 4.0 hours) |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 5% Plaintiffs 75% Defendants 20% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 10% Federal 90% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: NA |
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| Flat Fee: NA | Hourly Rate: $400/hour |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: A deposit of $3,200 is to be divided equally between the parties and paid two weeks prior to the scheduled mediation. My fee of $400 per hour will be billed against the deposit and divided equally among the parties. A two-hour minimum fee will be charged in the event the mediation is cancelled less than two full business days prior to the day of the mediation. |
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| George E. Marifian | |
| Southern Illinois Arbitration & Mediation, LLC 22 Powder Creek Drive Belleville, IL 62223 618-530-5608 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 1/2/1984 State of Illinois Bar Date: 4/28/1977 7th Circuit Bar Date: 1/2/1986 Other Bar(s): |
| george.marifian@gmail.com | |
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| Percentage of practice representing: 0% Plaintiffs 0% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
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| Raymond L. Massey | ||
| The Massey Law Firm, LLC 2 Cityplace Dr., Ste. 200 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-812-4888 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 6/1/1977 State of Illinois Bar Date: 4/1/1976 7th Circuit Bar Date: 11/1/1980 Other Bar(s): Missouri (1974), Texas (1996), U.S. District Court E.D. Mo. (1974), U.S. District Court W.D. Mo. (1974), U.S. District Court C.D. Ill. (1976), U.S. District Court N.D. Ill. (2010); U.S. Courts of Appeal: 8th Cir. (1982), 5th Cir. (1988), 6th Cir. (1998); U.S. Supreme Court (2007) |
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| Ray@themasseylawfirm.com |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Substantial civil litigation experience in a broad range of areas including admiralty and maritime matters, business and commercial litigation, personal injury and wrongful death litigation, mass tort and class action litigation, and securities litigation. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): I have been a practicing attorney for more than 45 years. During this time I have litigated, tried and resolved through settlement many cases in state and federal courts around the country. I have also argued cases on appeal in the appellate courts of Missouri, Illinois, and Kentucky as well as in the Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, and Eight Circuit U.S. Courts of Appeal. In addition to this, I have served as a managing partner for a large St. Louis law firm and frequently speak on a variety of topics pertaining to civil litigation to both attorney and non-attorney audiences. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: I have mediated cases over the last 30 years, as requested by attorney colleagues. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: NA |
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| Percentage of practice representing: 25% Plaintiffs 70% Defendants 5% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | ||
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 60% Federal 40% State | ||
| Other Relevant Experience: NA |
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| Flat Fee: $4,000.00 per day | Hourly Rate: $500.00 per hour (includes preparation and mediation time) | |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: Yes | ||
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: For a typical, 8-hour full-day mediation (which includes preparation time) the $4,000.00 fee will be paid in advance of the mediation and split evenly between the parties. |
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| Jerry McDonald | |
| Black Ballard McDonald, P.C. 108 South 9th Street, P. O. Box 4007 Mount Vernon, IL 62864 618-242-3310 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 5/11/1981 State of Illinois Bar Date: 10/29/1980 7th Circuit Bar Date: 9/5/1986 Other Bar(s): None |
| jmcdonald@illinoisfirm.com | http://www.illinoisfirm.com |
| Experience: | |
| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: I have been in practice for 41 years. I primarily do defense of personal injury claims in both state and federal court. I have tried in excess of 150 jury trials and am a member of the American College of Trial Lawyers. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: I have been serving as a mediator for approximately ten years. I have mediated well over 100 cases. For the most part, the cases involved personal injury and professional liability. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: I have had no formal training in mediation. |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 2% Plaintiffs 88% Defendants 5% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 5% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 10% Federal 90% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: NA |
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| Flat Fee: | Hourly Rate: $250.00/hour |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Jon Meador | |
| Law Firm of Jon R. Meador 915 N. Broadway Salem, IL 62881 512-395-4425 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 8/25/2021 State of Illinois Bar Date: 6/4/2021 7th Circuit Bar Date: 3/19/2021 Other Bar(s): Texas Supreme Court (2002), U.S. Supreme Court, Eighth Circuit, Fifth Circuit, Central District of Illinois, Eastern District of Missouri, Eastern, Western, Northern, and Southern Districts of Texas |
| JonRMeador@gmail.com | |
| Experience: | |
| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: I was an Assistant Attorney General with the Texas Office of the Attorney General for 14 years handling prisoner litigation in federal court and criminal appeals in Texas state court. I retired December 31, 2021 and moved back to Illinois (original home), where I obtained my Illinois Bar Card on my motion in June 2021. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): I am teaching Constitutional Law and Comparative Criminal Justice as an adjunct at Lincoln College, Lincoln, Illinois. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: None. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: One hour of mediation training in law school. |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 0% Plaintiffs 100% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 80% Federal 20% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: NA |
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| Flat Fee: NA | Hourly Rate: $300 per hour |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| James R Mendillo | |
| Freeark Law Office 115 West Washington St Belleville, IL 62222 618-407-5160 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 1/1/1974 State of Illinois Bar Date: 1/1/1974 7th Circuit Bar Date: 1/1/1975 Other Bar(s): Missouri |
| jmendillo@freeark.com | http://www.freeark.com |
| Experience: | |
| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: I have practiced in state and federal courts in the Southern District for almost 50 years, trying cases for plaintiff and defendant in all fields of civil litigation. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): I have also been part of a law firm that has maintained a general practice, so have experience in wills, probate, family and real estate I taught Business Law at BAC, now SWIC for about 10 years. I was a commissioner for the ARDC for 10 years. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: I have mediated over 100 cases, primarily in civil litigation, mostly personal injury. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: Washington University Civil Mediation, 40 hours, 2006 SIU Dispute Resolution, 40 hours, 2013 Several other miscellaneous courses |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 20% Plaintiffs 80% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 10% Federal 90% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: NA |
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| Flat Fee: NA | Hourly Rate: $300.00 per hour for all phases |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: Yes | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Eugene C. Menges | |
| Menges Law Office 6400 West Main St., Suite 1G Belleville, IL 62223 618-277-6646 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 1/1/1978 State of Illinois Bar Date: 1/1/1977 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): |
| mengeslaw@gmail.com | |
| Experience: | |
| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Mediator expirence in: Auto, Premises, Products, Professional-medical, legal, accounting, architectural, & dental, Construction, Contract, Commercial, Employment-discrimination & retaliation, Aviation, Consumer, Probate, Real estate, Dram shop, Business dissolution, Insurance, and Nursing homes |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): Over 40 years of Trial practice. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: Mediating cases for over 20 years |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: Participant in Initial St. Clair County, IL Court Annexed Mediation Program |
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| Percentage of practice representing: 0% Plaintiffs 0% Defendants 65% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: % Federal % State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: NA |
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| Flat Fee: | Hourly Rate: $400 per hour. |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: Yes | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Stephen C. Mudge | |
| Self Employed 107 Southpointe Drive Edwardsville IL 62025 (618) 772-0595 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 1/1/1981 State of Illinois Bar Date: 1/1/1977 7th Circuit Bar Date: 1/1/1990 Other Bar(s): Missouri 1992 |
| smudge@rssclaw.com | |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Tort litigation 1980 to present. All types. Experience in a wide variety of injury and property damage cases, including toxic tort and products liability as well. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): Madison County, Assistant State's Attorney (First Assistant) 1977 to 1980. Partner Reed Armstrong Mudge and Morrissey 1980 to 2019. Special Assistant Illinois Attorney General's office 10 years. Of Counsel Rynearson, Suess, Schnurbusch and Champion to present. Handled all types of civil litigation including wrongful death, brain injury and tried 100 cases to jury verdict. Fellow American College of Trial Attorneys. I now devote 100% of my practice to arbitrations and mediations. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: I began mediation work, primarily as a participant, 30 years ago. I have completed Northwestern University's 40 hour mediation course with many compliments as to my style. I have additional work at USA&M. Mediated the last 5 years. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: Northwestern University 40 hour mediation course, USA&M 2 day long courses. Took many mediation courses offered by the Illinois State Bar Association. Studied all books recommended by Northwestern University. |
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| Percentage of practice representing: 25% Plaintiffs 75% Defendants 90% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 10% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 10% Federal 90% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: I have extensive jury trial experience (Excess of 100). I have taken 1000's of depositions. I was admitted to the American College of Trial Attorneys in 2021. Previously a member of ABOTA. I have been requested to serve as a mediator 50% by plaintiffs and 50% by defendants. I believe I enjoy a reputation for being well prepared and civility. |
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| Flat Fee: NA | Hourly Rate: $300/hour |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: I do not charge for setting up a file. I have no charge for administrative time. |
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| G. Patrick Murphy | |
| Murphy & Murphy LLC 3415 Office Park Drive, Suite D Marion, IL 62959 (618) 889-9866 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 1/1/1978 State of Illinois Bar Date: 7th Circuit Bar Date: 1/1/1981 Other Bar(s): |
| Patrick@murphymurphyllc.com | |
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| Percentage of practice representing: 0% Plaintiffs 0% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
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| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
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| Joe Neely | |
| Behr, McCarter, Potter, Neely & Hyde, PC 7777 Bonhomme Ave, Ste 1400 St. Louis, MO 63105 314-385-3439 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 11/25/2020 State of Illinois Bar Date: 10/22/2020 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): Michigan 7/8/2010; Missouri 6/8/2020; E.D.Mo 9/8/2020 |
| jneely@bmplaw.com | |
| Experience: | |
| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: My experience is in criminal defense and prosecution, military affairs, veterans’ issues, police use of force and evidentiary matters, security clearance issues, and insurance litigation. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): I served on active duty in the United States Marine Corps for 6.5 years, serving as both a defense counsel and prosecutor. I have been in the reserves for an additional 5 years. Before my current position, I served as a Special Agent in the Federal Bureau of Investigation focusing on counterterrorism. My practice currently focuses on insurance defense matters. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: I have mediation and arbitration training from the United States Marine Corps as both a judge advocate and civil affairs officer. |
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| Percentage of practice representing: 5% Plaintiffs 95% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 10% Federal 90% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: NA |
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| Flat Fee: | Hourly Rate: $225.00/hour |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Frank Neuner | |
| Neuner Mediation & Dispute Resolution 120 S. Central Ave., Suite 1250 St. Louis, MO 63105 314-748-1680 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 7/28/1998 State of Illinois Bar Date:1/1/1998 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): Missouri |
| frank@neunermediation.com | http://www.neunermediation.com |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Mediation Practice Emphasis: • Employment and Workplace Conflicts • Non-Competition and Trade Secrets Cases • School-related Disputes • Contract Actions • Business Conflicts • Shareholder Disputes • ERISA Claims • Civil Rights Controversies • Blue Sky and Securities Cases • Insurance Coverage Disputes • Professional Malpractice Claims • Personal Injury and other Tort Claims • Bilateral Cases • Multiple Plaintiff Cases • Multiple Defendant Cases • Class Actions • Collective Actions |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): Frank received his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame, graduating magna cum laude with a B.B.A. in Finance. Frank received his J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School, graduating magna cum laude with Order of the Coif honors. Frank also spent one year as a visiting student at the University of Chicago Law School. Frank’s experience from nearly twenty-five years as a business litigator and employment law practitioner allows him to provide valuable insights to parties in mediation. Over the course of his career, Frank has represented all the various participants in commercial and employment disputes—including businesses, managers, and individual employees—and therefore he is uniquely qualified to lead parties toward resolution of these conflicts. Frank holds leadership roles among mediators both locally and nationally. Frank is President of the national Association of Attorney-Mediators, and he also serves as President of the St. Louis Chapter of that organization. Frank has been named to the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals, an invitation-only membership of well-established and trusted neutrals who meet stringent practice criteria. Professional Distinctions include: • The Best Lawyers in America®, Lawyer of the Year, 2018, Employment Law • The Best Lawyers in America®, 2013-2022 • The Top 50, St. Louis Area, Super Lawyers® • Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers®, 2010-2021 • Missouri Lawyers Media, Up and Coming Lawyers, 2009 • Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers®, Rising Stars, 2008 • St. Louis Managing Partner, Spencer Fane, 2014-2019 |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: Frank is a full-time mediator. He has mediated many hundreds of cases, including workplace conflicts, business-related disputes, securities cases, tort claims, insurance disputes, civil rights controversies, and other types of cases. He has a wealth of experience mediating not only bilateral disputes, but multi-party cases, class actions and collective actions as well. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: Implicit Bias – United States Arbitration & Mediation • Advanced Training CLEs – Association of Attorney-Mediators • Mediation Skills Training—Northwestern University, School of Continuing Studies • Advanced Mediation Skills—Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine School of Law • ADR Neutrals Seminar—U.S. District Court E.D. Mo. and St. Louis University School of Law |
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| Percentage of practice representing: 0% Plaintiffs 0% Defendants 100% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
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| Other Relevant Experience: NA |
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| Flat Fee: Case-specific quote available upon request. | Hourly Rate: $525/hour ($262.50 per side) |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: Parking and Lunch included for in-person sessions at mediator's office. |
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| William J. Niehoff | |
| Mathis Marifian Richter, Ltd. 23 Public Square, Suite 300 Belleville, IL 62220 (618) 234-9800 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: State of Illinois Bar Date: 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): |
| wniehoff@mmrltd.com | http://www.mmrltd.com |
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| Percentage of practice representing: 0% Plaintiffs 0% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
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| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
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| Barry S. Noeltner | ||
| Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen 105 W. Vandalia, Ste. 100 Edwardsville, IL 62025 618-656-4646 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 4/24/1987 State of Illinois Bar Date: 11/7/1985 7th Circuit Bar Date: 11/22/1985 Other Bar(s): Georgia (1989); United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia (1990); United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia (1991); Supreme Court of the United States (1994) |
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| BNoeltner@heylroyster.com |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Wide ranging practice primarily litigation-based, mostly defense but significant plaintiff experience, in tort and commercial areas, including transportation, premises, professional, products, construction and health care liability and insurance disputes. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Illinois, Law Clerk, 1984-1985; Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen, 1985-1989, 2012 - present; Shepherd Sandberg & Phoenix, 1989; Hawkins & Parnell, 1989-1998; Barry Noeltner PC, 1998-2012 |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: Mediated more than a hundred cases as a party, both as a plaintiff and defense attorney, including two party and multi-party mediations covering several days to over a week; on list of approved mediators in the Third Judicial District; Registered Neutral with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: Henning Mediation & Arbitration, Atlanta, GA, 28 hour training and 12 hour practicum (December, 2019); ADR Institute, Atlanta, GA, 6 hours (November, 2021) |
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| Case Representation History: | ||
| Percentage of practice representing: 10% Plaintiffs 90% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | ||
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 20% Federal 80% State | ||
| Other Relevant Experience: NA |
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| Flat Fee: Upon agreement with parties as to length of mediation and complexity | Hourly Rate: $250 per hour, with 1 hour for preparation in addition to mediation session time | |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: Yes | ||
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Mitch Orpett | |
| Tribler Orpett & Meyer, PC 225 W Washington - Suite 2550 Chicago, IL 60606 312-201-6413 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 10/30/2017 State of Illinois Bar Date: 11/03/1978 7th Circuit Bar Date: 09/05/1980 Other Bar(s): United States Supreme Court (December 2000); Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals (September 1979); United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois (December 2002); United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (December 1978) |
| maorpett@TRIBLER.COM | http://www.tribler.com |
| Experience: | |
| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Civil litigation, particularly in the areas of general negligence, professional and product liability; insurance coverage disputes, declaratory judgment and other equitable actions and reinsurance law. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): Frequent lecturer on substantive legal topics and litigation/arbitration/mediation management and strategies to professional, private and civic organizations, former teacher of adult and collegiate education (speech communication, rhetoric and business law). |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: Served as mediator, arbitrator umpire and most frequently as advocate for both plaintiffs and defendants in voluntary and court-annexed mediation. Author on numerous articles and publications on mediation strategies and techniques, including on effective management of remote mediation. Lecturer on mediation and settlement techniques and strategies to professional organizations and private client companies. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: Limited to those I’ve taught or lectured, including American Bar Association Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section, Eagle International Associates (various seminars over the last 25+ years) |
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| Percentage of practice representing: 10% Plaintiffs 85% Defendants 5% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 35% Federal 50% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: Additional 15% of my practice devoted to formal commercial arbitration. Served in multitude of leadership positions in the American Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, including chair of the ABA’s Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section, chair of the ABA’s Section Officers Conference and member of the Board of Governors and House of Delegates. Served as vice-chair of the ABA’s Presidential Commission on the Billable Hour (Hon. Stephen G. Breyer, Chair). Authored articles and presented on mediation and alternative dispute resolution topics. Strong believer in the advantages of skilled facilitated mediation as an effective alternative to litigation, especially those using facilitative techniques. |
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| Flat Fee: Negotiable based on dispute presented and anticipated time requested/required. | Hourly Rate: Preparation Time: $385 Requisite Two-Hour Mediation Session: $750 Additional Mediation Time: $385 |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: Any required travel time at 50% of rate |
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| Alvin C. Paulson | |
| Alvin C. Paulson, Attorney at Law 5111 West Main Street Belleville, IL 62226 618-235-0020 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 1/1/1987 State of Illinois Bar Date: 1/1/1986 7th Circuit Bar Date: 1/1/1989 Other Bar(s): Missouri - 1987, Central Dist. of Illinois-1998 |
| acp@acplawfirm.com | |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Municipal law and defense of municipalities. Both defense and plaintiff in a variety of civil cases. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): 35 years of practice. Approximately 100 jury trials probably 50 of which were Federal Court cases. Jurisdictions include, Southern, Central and Northern Districts in Illinois, Eastern District of New York and Eastern District of Missouri. Jury trials in both Illinois and Missouri. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: Mediated approximately 25 times with a success rate around 60 percent. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: Two day training with certificate through the Twentieth Judicial Circuit. Unsure of dates of training and course provider. |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 30% Plaintiffs 30% Defendants 5% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 5% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 20% Federal 80% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: I have served as a mediator or an arbitrator around 100 times in my law career. |
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| Flat Fee: $2,000.00 per day with travel time and expenses for all cases over 100 miles from East St. Louis, Illinois. | Hourly Rate: Preparation Time: $250/hr. Requisite 2-hr. Mediation Session: $250.00/hr. Additional Mediation Time: $250.00/hr. |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: Yes | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: No |
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| Richard J. Pautler | |
| Thompson Coburn LLP 773 Chain Ridge Glendale, MO 63122 314-602-6470 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 11/21/1983 State of Illinois Bar Date: 5/1/1981 7th Circuit Bar Date: 3/22/1991 Other Bar(s): United States Supreme Court, U.S. Courts of Appeals for the 1st, 2nd, 5th, 8th, 9th, 11th Circuits, Eastern District of Missouri, District of Kansas, Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana and District of Nebraska. State of Missouri |
| RPAUTLER@thompsoncoburn.com | |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: I have practiced ERISA litigation for nearly 41 years. My cases have included claims for life, health, disability and pension benefits as well as claims for breach of fiduciary duty. I do not have experience litigating claims for unpaid plan contributions. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): Four times I have been selected by Best Lawyers as the best ERISA litigator in St. Louis. I am a member of the EDMO Federal Practice Committee. I am a member of the American College of Employee Benefits Counsel. I have lectured on ERISA at Washington University Law School. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: I have participated in more than 50 mediations before mediators in Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, California, New Jersey, Florida and Massachusetts. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: I have not received formal mediation training as a part of any course. |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 5% Plaintiffs 95% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 95% Federal 5% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: I am retiring from Thompson Coburn LLP December 31, 2021. |
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| Flat Fee: NA | Hourly Rate: $300.00/hour |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: Yes | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: I anticipate billing for one hour of prep time as I read the parties submissions. Mediations will take place at the courthouse, of upon the agreement of all parties, at the offices of one of the participating attorneys. I will not charge for travel time for any mediation in Madison, St. Clair or Monroe Counties. |
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| Ted Perryman | |
| United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: State of Illinois Bar Date: 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): |
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| tperryman@robertsperryman.com | |
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| Percentage of practice representing: 0% Plaintiffs 0% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
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| Eric Peterson | |
| Spencer Fane LLP 1 N. Brentwood Boulevard, 10th floor Saint Louis, MO 63105 314-333-3937 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 6/13/2018 State of Illinois Bar Date: 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): California, Missouri, Washington DC |
| epeterson@spencerfane.com | https://www.spencerfane.com/ |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Bankruptcy, debtor and creditor rights, receivership, commercial litigation |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): In practice for 22 years, primarily in commercial bankruptcy and state court insolvency proceedings. Numerous published articles dealing with director and officer fiduciary duties, receivership, and certain areas of insolvency law, authored book on commercial receivership in Missouri. Various speaking engagements/panels. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: NA |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: St. John's University School of Law Bankruptcy Mediation Training provided in conjunction with the American Bankruptcy Institute, completed December 10, 2015 (20 hours). |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 50% Plaintiffs 50% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 75% Federal 25% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: NA |
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| Flat Fee: NA | Hourly Rate: $510 billed in tenths of an hour. |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: Yes | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Cynthia N. Pietrucha | |
| Pietrucha Law Firm, LLC 1717 N. Naper Blvd., Suite 200 Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 344-6370 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: State of Illinois Bar Date: 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): |
| cpietrucha@pietruchalaw.com | www.pietruchalaw.com |
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| Percentage of practice representing: 0% Plaintiffs 0% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
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| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
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| Eric Pistorius | |
| Swanson, Martin & Bell 103 N. Vandalia Av. Edwardsville, IL 62025 618-655-3120 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 5/19/2021 State of Illinois Bar Date: 11/16/1984 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): Missouri - 4/25/86 currently in inactive status |
| epistorius@smbtrials.com | http://www.smbtrials.com |
| Experience: | |
| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Primarily personal injury representing both plaintiffs and defendants, property loss, criminal prosecution and defense, banking litigation, contracts, real property and trusts and estates with over 50 jury trials primarily in personal injury and criminal cases. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): Resident Circuit Judge for 15 years, the last two years as Chief Judge of the 7th Judicial Circuit. I handled all aspects of the law including personal injury litigation which included toxic tort cases. I presided over 25+ jury trials while judge. I also taught a class at the Illinois Judicial Education Conference on the admissibility of social media evidence. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: As an attorney I was selected multiple time as the third arbitrator in UIM cases. As Judge I offered and was asked to mediate cases before me set for jury trial (with the agreement of the parties that they would not ask for a change of judge) and was able to successfully mediate several of them. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: No formal mediation training, just the experience noted above |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 25% Plaintiffs 73% Defendants 2% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 100% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 10% Federal 90% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: NA |
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| Flat Fee: $1500 - one full eight hour day. $750 - 1/2 day. | Hourly Rate: $275 |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: Yes | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Julie R. Quinn | |
| Quinn Law & Mediation, LLC 901 North St. Mount Vernon, IL 62864 618-242-9580 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 11/18/1999 State of Illinois Bar Date:11/4/1999 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): Missouri - 2000 (inactive) |
| jquinn@mtvernonlawyer.us | https://www.mountvernonlawyer.us/ |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: 1999-2004 Employment law litigation 2004-present primarily family law litigation and mediation I serve as a guardian ad litem for personal injury settlements involving minor children. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): NA |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: Like most mediators, I believe that mediation is magic. Although that might sound absolutely ridiculous to a hard-core litigator, we have found that sometimes in mediation parties are able to accomplish what seems impossible. We can get agreements in less time than it would take to finish the case in court and we can relieve the stress of those involved. I have been a court approved mediator in state court since 2007. I have proven that I can bring warring parents to a place of agreement. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: 40 hour mediation training -- January 2007. Training provided by Marta Papa of St. Louis. Consistently completed continuing legal education relating to mediation since my initial training in 2007. Attended the annual conference of the Academy of Professional Family Mediators in 2017 and 2019. |
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| Percentage of practice representing: 0% Plaintiffs 0% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 1% Federal 99% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: In my employment law practice from 1999-2004, I represented plaintiffs. In my current family law practice and other civil practice, I represent both plaintiffs and defendants. |
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| Flat Fee: | Hourly Rate: $225 per hour for mediation, preparation and drafting of agreements |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: Yes | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Michael Reda | |
| HeplerBroom LLC 130 North Main st. Edwardsville, IL 62025 618-307-1164 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 6/1/1983 State of Illinois Bar Date: 5/1/1983 7th Circuit Bar Date: 5/12/1989 Other Bar(s): Missouri 1983 USDC Central District of IL 2006 USDC Eastern District MO 2005 USDC Western dist. MO 2021 |
| Michael.Reda@heplerbroom.com | http://www.heplerbroom.com |
| Experience: | |
| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Personal Injury litigation especially trucking and transportation catastrophic losses, premises liability, construction site injuries. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): 40 years in litigation; attended and presented at many seminars and conferences. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: Participated in hundreds of mediations as party; served as mediator and arbitrator in scores of cases. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: Illinois State Bar Association 40 Hour Mediation Training course by Fred Lane, Certificate 2021 |
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| Percentage of practice representing: 5% Plaintiffs 90% Defendants 5% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 50% Federal 50% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: Scores of cases tried to verdict. Practice is now fairly split between Illinois and Missouri cases |
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| Flat Fee: negotiable--two party cases | Hourly Rate: $295/hour |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: Yes | |
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| Ellen Reisman | |
| Reisman Karron Greene LLP 1725 DeSales Street, NW Suite 501 Washington, DC 20036 202-695-77126 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: State of Illinois Bar Date: 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): DC, California |
| Ellen.Reisman@rkgattorneys.com | |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: I have been appointed as Special Master for settlement in a number of mass tort MDLs (TVM, Syngenta, PPI, 3M earplugs) and have served as a private or court appointed mediator in other cases involving pharmaceutical products and medical devices. I have also served as Common Benefit Special Master allocating fees in other MDLS (Abilify, Syngenta). My primary area of expertise is in mass torts, particularly those involving drugs or medical devices, but I have also done work in toxic torts and economic loss cases. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): I have been in private practice for the last 37 years, at Arnold & Porter for most of it, at my own firm Reisman Karron Greene since 2015, and for a brief period from 1999-2001 as in house counsel at Wyeth. Most of my work prior to 2015 was as defense counsel in large pharmaceutical and device cases and toxic torts (e.g, fen-phen, Deepwater Horizon). My focus has always been on settlement of such cases. Since 2015, I have shifted to being primarily a neutral in such cases. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: As discussed above, I have been Special Master for settlement in a number of mass torts and have done private and court appointed mediations of inventories of cases and individual cases. I am also a Panel Mediator in the CD of CAL. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: Mostly experience from 37 years of practice. I did mediator training for CD of Cal. |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 0% Plaintiffs 75% Defendants 25% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 90% Federal 10% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: Currently my practice is primarily as a neutral, but historically I did settlement work on the defense side. |
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| Flat Fee: Negotiable | Hourly Rate: $950 per hour |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: Yes | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Kurt E Reitz | |
| Thompson Coburn LLP 525 West Main, Suite 300 Belleville, IL 62220 618-236-3415 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 11/29/1984 State of Illinois Bar Date: 11/16/1984 7th Circuit Bar Date: 12/13/1995 Other Bar(s): State of Missouri 10/28/1985 Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals 4/25/1997 Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals 1/11/1992 USDC, Central District of Illinois 8/1/1990 USDC, Northern District of Illinois 7/26/1990 USDC, Eastern District of Missouri 9/21/2009 USDC, Western District of Missouri 6/22/2018 U.S. Supreme Court 1/8/1996 |
| kreitz@thompsoncoburn.com | http://www.thompsoncoburn.com |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: I have tried personal injury cases for many years in Illinois and Missouri. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): ARDC Hearing Officer and ARDC Oversight Committee. Currently a Commissioner on the Illinois Supreme Court's Committee on Professionalism. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: I have participated in over 100 mediations. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: NA |
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| Percentage of practice representing: 5% Plaintiffs 95% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 10% Federal 90% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: NA |
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| Flat Fee: | Hourly Rate: $375/hour |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| David P. Renovitch | |
| Goldberg Segalla, LLP 8000 Maryland Avenue, Suite 640 Clayton, MO 63105 (314) 446-3350 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 1/1/2006 State of Illinois Bar Date: 8/29/2007 7th Circuit Bar Date: 1/1/2006 Other Bar(s): State of Missouri - 4/6/2006 |
| drenovitch@goldbergsegalla.com | http://www.goldbergsegalla.com |
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| Percentage of practice representing: 0% Plaintiffs 0% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
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| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
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| Jason M. Rugo | |
| Jenkins & Kling, P.C. 150 N. Meramec, Suite 400 Clayton, MO 63105 314-561-5082 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 01/01/1981 State of Illinois Bar Date: 01/01/1981 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): Missouri 1980. US District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri,1980. US Supreme Court. |
| jrugo@jenkinskling.com | https://www.jenkinskling.com/jason-rugo.aspx |
| Experience: | |
| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Business and commercial disputes, real estate, simple and complex contracts and torts, equitable relief, construction, non-competition, trade secrets, unfair competition, business “divorces” and helping businesses restore effective operating relationships, business conflicts and shareholder or member disputes, probate and trust disputes, customer and brokerage securities disputes. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): Forty two years (as of 2022) of business/commercial litigation, 8 years mediating. Law School at Vanderbilt Law School graduating 1980, undergraduate BA from Washington University in St Louis 1977. President of the Association of Missouri Mediators 2020-2022. Co-Chair Missouri Bar ADR Committee 2022-2023, national member of Association of Attorney Mediators. Former arbitrator for NASD, current arbitrator for FINRA |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: 100 cases mediated so far. Initial training at the University of Missouri Law School Center for the Study of Dispute Resolution. Hundreds of hours of additional programs in mediation and presenting for programs on mediation topics. Member of Lexitas Mediation Panel. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: Initial training at the University of Missouri Law School Center for the Study of Dispute Resolution. Hundreds of hours of additional programs in mediation and presenting for programs on mediation topics through the Association of Missouri Mediators, Association of Attorney Mediators, and MoBar ADR Committee. Member of Lexitas Mediation Panel. |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 45% Plaintiffs 35% Defendants 20% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 20% Federal 80% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: NA |
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| Flat Fee: 10 hours for $2500 including prep time. Additional hours at hourly rate. | Hourly Rate: Preparation time $250/hr. Mediation time $297/hr. Requisite Two Hour Mediation Session $500 |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: Yes | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Joslyn Sandifer | |
| Sandifer & Associates Attorneys at Law 7008 West Main Street Belleville, IL 62223 618-489-1234 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: State of Illinois Bar Date: 11/6/2008 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): Missouri |
| jrs@sandiferlegal.com | |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: I currently handle plaintiff personal injury cases (car accident and slip/fall). However, prior to opening my own firm I was as counsel for a firm that represented businesses and industries in instances where they were sued for injuries that happened at their facilities and/or as a result of their employee's alleged negligence. My work as Plaintiff and Defense Counsel in Civil cases given me great perspective and insight regarding what considerations must be given sufficient weight when parties are seeking to reach a resolution. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): I have conducted seminars and taught classes regarding: The Criminal Justice System and Access to Justice; Knowing One's Rights in the 21st Century; Child Support Calculations (Non-custodial parent's Rights under the Law); Domestic Violence; Stop, Frisk and Search, and Engaging Law Enforcement (to name a few). Though these seminars are not directly related to mediation I have had to use my mediation skills to navigate these presentations. They have helped me to learn when it is necessary or important to interject my opinion and when it is best that I listen. The opportunities have taught me the importance of being thorough with my explanations but concise and precise when I answer questions or respond. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: My mediation experience to date has been in informal settings. I have help parties with conflict resolutions, reach settlements before suit when contract disputes arose and offered advise that has lead parties to compromise. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: NA |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 80% Plaintiffs 20% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 30% Federal 70% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: NA |
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| Flat Fee: $800 per day | Hourly Rate: $150.00 hourly |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: Yes | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| David Schott | |
| Rynearson, Suess, Schnurbusch & Champion 107 Southpointe Drive Edwardsville, IL 62025 618-659-0588 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 5/24/2006 State of Illinois Bar Date: 5/4/2006 7th Circuit Bar Date: 4/11/2013 Other Bar(s): State of MO; Eastern Dist of MO; Central Dist of IL; Western Dist of MO; 8th Circuit Court of Appeals; |
| dschott@rssclaw.com | http://www.rssclaw.com |
| Experience: | |
| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Medical malpractice, personal injury, Section 1983 claims, toxic tort, wrongful death, products liability. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): Throughout my 15 year legal career, I handled civil cases in courts throughout the greater St. Louis area, including cases in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, Madison County, and St. Clair County. I have handled a variety of cases throughout my career, representing parties in commercial litigation, premises liability cases, trucking and transportation cases, and Section 1983 cases. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: I have attended over 50 mediations representing both plaintiff and defendant. |
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| Percentage of practice representing: 5% Plaintiffs 95% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 35% Federal 65% State | |
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| Flat Fee: NA | Hourly Rate: $300 per hour for preparation and attendance at mediation. |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
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| Mark Schuver | |
| Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd. 23 Public Square, Suite 300 Belleville, IL 62220 618-234-9800 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 1/1/1987 State of Illinois Bar Date: 1/1/1988 7th Circuit Bar Date: 1/1/1989 Other Bar(s): Missouri - 1987 |
| mschuver@MMRLTD.COM | https://mmrltd.com/attorneys/Mark-S-Schuver |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: I have over 35 years of experience practicing in southern Illinois in both state and federal court. A substantial portion of my practice is in the areas of employment law, product liability and personal injury, as well as will & trust disputes, breach of contract and commercial litigation. In the area of employment law, I have extensive experience in handling claims under Title VII, the IHRA, ADA, FMLA, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful discharge, whistleblower, wage and hour, and restrictive covenants. |
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| Percentage of practice representing: 80% Plaintiffs 20% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 65% Federal 35% State | |
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| Flat Fee: | Hourly Rate: $350 per hour. |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: Yes | |
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| Kathleen O. Sedey | |
| Case + Sedey, LLC 250 S. Wacker Dr., Ste. 230 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 920-0400 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 2/1/2023 State of Illinois Bar Date: 11/1/2009 7th Circuit Bar Date: 2/1/2017 Other Bar(s): Northern District of Illinois - Dec. 2009 |
| ksedey@caseandsedey.com | https://caseandsedey.com/mediation/ |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Labor and employment law |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): 15 years in private practice representing employees in their disputes with employers. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: Kate Sedey, Partner at Case + Sedey, LLC, is ready to step in as a neutral to help parties find fair, efficient, and creative ways to resolve their disputes. Earning the respect of clients and opposing counsel alike, Kate has a built a reputation as a premier member of Chicago’s employment law community. Her innate ability to build rapport, establish trust, and consider competing perspectives sets her apart in her field. She understands what clients need from the mediation process as well as what lawyers face should efforts at negotiations fail. In her mediation practice, Kate draws on the subject matter expertise she has established over 15 years of practicing employment law, the soft skills she has gathered while negotiating on behalf of her clients, and the concrete facilitative tools she has gained in mediation training programs, including at Northwestern University. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: Northwestern University, Mediation Skills Training Certification, 40 hours, Feb. 2023, American Bar Assoc., Advanced Mediation Skill Institute, 3.75 hours, Oct. 2023 |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 95% Plaintiffs 5% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 75% Federal 25% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: NA |
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| Flat Fee: | Hourly Rate: Preparation Time: $375/hour, Requisite Two-Hour Mediation Session: $375/hour, Additional Mediation Time: $375/hour |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Ann Shields | |
| Washington University School of Law One Brookings Drive, Campus Box 1120 St. Louis, MO 63122 314-302-4530 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: State of Illinois Bar Date: 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): Missouri |
| ashields@wustl.edu | http://law.wustl.edu/faculty-staff-directory/profile/ann-davis-shields/ |
| Experience: | |
| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Employment, Education and, Civil Rights |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): Ann Shields joined Washington University Law Schools Faculty in 1998. Professor of Practice Ann Davis Shields specializes in legal writing and analysis; negotiation and mediation; pretrial practice; appellate advocacy; and civil rights and employment law. In addition to her teaching, she is the Director of the Pretrial Practice & Settlement Program. Prior to teaching as Washington University Law, Ann Shields worked in Bryan Caves Labor and Employment Group. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: Ann Shields trained as a Mediator with Northwestern University School of Professional Studies. She has participated in mediations since that time in a variety of areas, including employment, civil rights, ADA accommodations. She is a member of the St. Louis Mediation Project providing mediation assistance to unrepresented landlords and tenants to resolve disputes in a manner most beneficial to all parties. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: Northwestern University School of Professional Studies Mediator Training Program 40 hours, May 2015; E.D. Mo. ADR Court Certified Neutrals Seminar 4 hours each time, January 2016, September 2018, October 2020; Advanced Mediator Training (USAM and Washington University Law) 3 hours January 2018; USAM WEBINAR: Resolving Family Law Disputes through Arbitration, Mediation Advocacy & Misconduct Caselaw Update, MO Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel Statistics and Best Practices 3 hours, September 2021; USAM Webinar: Mediating Elder Law Disputes, Medical Malpractice, Construction Arbitration, Implicit Bias, Class Actions, Zoom Arbitration, Mediating Housing Disputes & Lawyer Wellness 3 hours, June 2021 |
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| Percentage of practice representing: 0% Plaintiffs 0% Defendants 100% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
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| Other Relevant Experience: Ann Shields serves has served as Washington University Law Schools ombudsperson, responsible to facilitating resolution of student/faculty disputes, for over fifteen years. |
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| Flat Fee: | Hourly Rate: USAM Rate |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
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| Keith Short | |
| Keith Short and Associates 325 Market Street Alton, IL 62002 618-254-0055 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 9/4/2004 State of Illinois Bar Date: 11/5/1992 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): State of Missouri - 04/23/1993; U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois - 5/18/05; U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri - 01/14/08; U.S. Court of Claims - 08/03/2015 |
| keith@siltrial.com | http://www.siltrial.com |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: I have extensive jury experience in medical malpractice litigation, FTCA litigation, auto accident litigation, premises liability and workers compensation. I worked with the Federal Welding Fume/Parkinsons Disease MDL and was lead counsel a 5-week jury trial in a Madison County welding trial. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): I have been a litigator for 30 years, starting as a defense attorney for 7 years and then as a plaintiff attorney for the last 23 years. I've first-chaired 14 jury trials in the last 6 years and have tried over 200 bench and workers compensation claims. I have argued over 30 cases in the Illinois Appellate Courts. I've had six medical malpractice and personal injury settlements exceeding $1 million in the last 8 years and another 12 in excess of $250,000.00 in that time. I have mediated at least 25 cases in the last 5-6 years and have won and lost huge jury verdicts. More than most, I understand the need to know the weaknesses of both sides case as well as the strengths. I have been an Arbitrator in the Madison County Mandatory Arbitration program at least 20 times and have been the chairman/lead arbitrator more than half that time. I also taught legal research and writing and introduction to the law at Southwestern Illinois College. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: I have participated in at least 25 mediations in the last 10 years, with approximately 80% settling. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: I am scheduled to complete the Northwestern University Mediation Training program by Nov 4, 2021. |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 97% Plaintiffs 2% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 2% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 5% Federal 95% State | |
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| Flat Fee: $3,000 | Hourly Rate: Preparation Time: $300 per hour; Requisite Two-Hour Mediation Session $300 per hour; Additional Mediation Time: $300 per hour |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
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| Laura K. Silver | |
| USAM 500 N. Broadway, Ste 1800 St. Louis, MO 63102 314-993-0092 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: State of Illinois Bar Date: 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): Missouri 1996 |
| silvermediation@gmail.com | https://www.usam.com |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Financial services and industry matters, estate planning, family law, elder law including financial exploitation, nonprofit personal injury, medical malpractice, employment and discrimination, general business disputes. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): I began my career in the areas of insurance and medical malpractice defense, then launched The Silver Group, a financial planning company. While running this company, I also began managing a private foundation, which I have continued to do for twenty years. I have spent most of my career in the business and nonprofit world, which affords me the ability to see legal matters from a real-world perspective and offer practicable, realistic solutions in my mediation practice. I also serve as a nonpublic arbitrator for FINRA. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: I have been mediating cases in private practice and for the EEOC since January 2021. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: 40 Hour Civil and Family Mediation Training at Missouri State University in November 2020. |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 0% Plaintiffs 0% Defendants 90% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 10% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 50% Federal 50% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: NA |
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| Flat Fee: I offer a flat fee mediation at a rate of $475/per party for a two-hour session for two party cases with a demand under $75,000. After the initial two hours, I offer a reduced rate of $200/hour for the remainder of the session. | Hourly Rate: $350/hour |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: Yes | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Wayne D. Skigen | |
| James Kelly Law Firm 140A N. Main St. Edwardsville, IL 62025 (618) 249-5959 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 11/1/2001 State of Illinois Bar Date: 1/1/2001 7th Circuit Bar Date: 1/1/2008 Other Bar(s): California 1981 |
| wds@jameskellylawfirm.com | https://www.jameskellylawfirm.com |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Wayne Skigen represents individuals, businesses and not-for-profit entities, as plaintiffs and defendants, in a variety of civil matters, including complex commercial, corporate and partnership litigation, in connection with disputes relating to governance, fiduciary duties, defamation and privacy rights, “business divorces,” employment claims, product liability, real estate transactions, officer and director liability, enforcement and avoidance of non-competes, buy-outs of ownership interests. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): Wayne Skigen has engaged in the private practice of law continuously for 40 years, representing a variety of clients, from individuals to Fortune 50 companies, as both plaintiffs and defendants. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: As a litigator, Wayne Skigen has represented clients in many mediations that have resolved complex, high-stakes disputes. While being an advocate for his clients, Wayne has long recognized the benefit of compromise and a negotiated resolution and has successfully facilitated settlements of complex matters in mediations and other ADR settings. As a court-appointed mediator, Wayne has resolved many cases in his capacity as a neutral. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: 40-hour mediator training, 40-hour advanced mediator training and 40-hour construction mediation training (American Arbitration Association) |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 50% Plaintiffs 50% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 25% Federal 75% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: NA |
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| Flat Fee: | Hourly Rate: $325/hour for preparation and $395/hour for mediation session |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Ronald D. Spears | |
| Spears Dispute Resolution 3501 Lake Drive Taylorville, IL 62568 217-820-4878 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: State of Illinois Bar Date: 11/1/1977 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): |
| SpearsDisputeResolution@gmail.com | http://www.SpearsDisputeResolution.com |
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| Percentage of practice representing: 0% Plaintiffs 0% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
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| Roger Stetson | |
| Barack Ferrazzano 200 West Madison Street, suite 3900 Chicago, IL 60606 312-629-7339 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 6/10/2008 State of Illinois Bar Date: 11/6/2003 7th Circuit Bar Date: 4/2/2010 Other Bar(s): Northern District of Illinois |
| ROGER.STETSON@bfkn.com | https://www.bfkn.com/rogerstetson |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Roger is the Co-Managing Partner at Barack Ferrazzano in Chicago. Prior to being elected to that role, Roger was the Chair of the Commercial Litigation Group, Chair of the Manufacturing, Distribution and Franchise Group and Chair of the Commercial Competition Group. Roger has been engaged by some of the world’s most prominent companies and individuals to resolve matters related to commercial contracts, real estate leases, joint venture agreements, employment agreements, officer and director liability, ERISA, ESOPs, franchise agreements, mergers and acquisitions, trade secrets, distributor agreements, requirements contracts, Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (18 U.S.C. § 1030), matters governed by the UCC and insurance coverage. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): NA |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: Roger has nearly two decades of experience participating in mediations. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: NA |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 50% Plaintiffs 50% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 50% Federal 50% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: NA |
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| Flat Fee: $5000 | Hourly Rate: $450 |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: Yes | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Virginia Stevens Crimmins | |
| Crimmins Law Firm LLC 214 S. Spring Street Independence, MO 64050 816-974-7220 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 1/26/2006 State of Illinois Bar Date: 11/7/2002 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): State of Missouri – 09/19/2001, State of Kansas – 04/26/2002, United States Supreme Court – 11/04/2019, Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals – 07/05/2012, Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals – 10/11/2012, United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois – 07/08/2010, United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois – 04/27/2010, United States District Court for the District of Kansas – 04/26/2002, United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri – 09/19/2001, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri – 06/13/2019 |
| v.crimmins@crimminslawfirm.com | https://www.crimminslawfirm.com |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Experienced litigator representing individuals as well as businesses (both privately and publicly held) in courts and arbitration forums. Litigation matters focus on cases involving commercial and employment disputes. Have represented employees, including corporate executives, professionals and hourly workers, as well as businesses in disputes relating to contracts, non-compete/restrictive covenant agreements, trade secrets, consumer fraud, anti-trust, minority shareholder disputes and products liability, as well as traditional employment matters, including wage and hour disputes (unpaid minimum and overtime wages), equal or fair pay, misclassification questions (e.g., employee v independent contractor), discrimination (race, religion, gender/sex, pregnancy, age, disability), retaliation (workers compensation, FMLA, Title VII and FLSA), meal, rest break and leave disputes, vacation pay claims, and common law claims (e.g., wrongful discharge, whistleblower, duty of loyalty, fiduciary duties, quantum meruit). Have filed charges and mediated claims with the EEOC, and the Missouri Human Rights Commission, and have litigated cases involving the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), 29 U.S.C. § 216, et seq., Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1981 et. seq., American with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), 42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq., Pregnancy Discrimination Act, the Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”), 29 U.S.C. § 2611 et seq., and corresponding state statutes, including Missouri Minimum Wage Law, Mo. Rev. Stat. §§ 290.500, et seq, Illinois Minimum Wage Law, 820 ILCS 105, Missouri Merchandises Unfair Practices Act, Mo. Rev. Stat. § 407.912 et seq., Missouri Human Rights Act, Mo. Rev. Stat. § 213.010, et seq. Have served as co-lead plaintiff’s counsel in a nationwide MDL for unpaid wages and as class counsel for various wage and hour state and federal class and collective actions. Small business owner who navigates and applies employment laws in connection with business. Represented other small to mid-size businesses in connection with their employment issues, including consulting regarding various employment forms or handbooks, assisting the businesses in negotiating separation agreements and counseling with respect to potential employment actions or investigations. Additionally, have represented executives and professionals, including doctors and business executives and professionals, in negotiating their employment, noncompetition and settlement agreements. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): During my twenty-year career as a litigator in state and federal courts, as well as arbitrations, I have represented both businesses and individuals, and have handled matters ranging from commercial or business disputes, employment matters and class and collective actions. In addition to my experience as a practitioner, over the past few years, I have started expanding my practice as a provider of alternative dispute resolution services, including serving as a mediator and arbitrator. In 2018, I took the Mediation training for Civil Cases with the University of Missouri and became a member of the American Arbitration Association’s National Panel of Arbitrators. I am an approved mediator for the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri and the District of Kansas, and have been serving as a volunteer mediator with the Seventh Judicial Circuit in Clay County, Missouri since 2018. Additionally, I serve as an arbitrator on the AAA’s Employment Panel of Arbitrators and also serve as an arbitrator for FINRA and the Better Business Bureau. My extensive experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in complex, civil litigation helps me neutrally evaluate the matters brought before me from the perspective of all of the parties to a dispute. Publications: Co-Authored, Missouri Chapter of Wage and Hour Laws, A State-by-State Survey, Second Edition, supplements (2013, 2014, 2015), Third Edition, 2016 and supplements (2017, 2018, 2019), published by Bloomberg BNA and the ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law. Authored, Delegating Questions of Whether A Case Can Be Arbitrated on A Class-Wide Basis- The Fight Over Who Decides Continues, AAA Dispute Resolution Journal (2019) Representative Sample of Speaking Engagements: “New Laws and Interpretation in Discrimination Claims,” National Business Institute’s Employment Discrimination Law Seminar, Lenexa, KS, June 25, 2014 “Avoiding Wage and Hour Violations,” National Business Institute’s Employment Law 2015 Comprehensive Guide Seminar, Kansas City, MO, November 18, 2015 “Privacy and Today’s Technology in the Workplace,” SES Employment Law Seminar, Kansas City, MO, May 3, 2016 “Big Verdicts in Missouri: Secrets of Plaintiff’s Counsel,” Missouri Bar Employment Litigation 2016 Seminar, Independence, MO, June 24, 2016 “Class Action Employment Litigation: Wage & Hour Activity Continues,” Missouri Bar Employment Litigation and Policy CLE, Independence, MO, June 29, 2017 “Identifying Potential Wage & Hour Violations and What To Do About Them,” Missouri Bar Solo and Small Firm Conference, Osage Beach, MO, June 8, 2017 “Privacy & Technology: Managing the Modern Day Workplace,” Essentials of Employment Law Seminar, Kansas City, KS, March 14, 2017 “Creating Fair Labor Standards Act Compliance Strategies That Work,” National Business Institute, Lenexa, KS, June 20, 2018 “COVID 19: Discrimination Issues for Every Employer and Practitioner,” American Arbitration Association, Employment Law Webinar Series, July 9, 2021 “Early Dispute Resolution: Use in Litigation and Complex Multi-party Civil Cases,” Association of Missouri Mediators’ 2021 Annual Conference, Kansas City, MO, October 1, 2021 |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: Approved Mediator in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri and in the United States District Court for the District of Kansas. Experienced advocate/representative of individuals (including employees, executives, and professionals) and businesses (including in capacity as an employer) in mediations with private mediators, as well as the EEOC. Mediations have involved individual claims, as well as class and collective action litigation. Have also had substantial experience litigating cases in an arbitration forum. During the past five years, I have had substantial experience in the realm of alternative dispute resolution. Specifically, I have mediated more than 30 different cases as counsel for a party, including individual business and employment matters, as well as complex, multi-party business disputes, class actions and collective action. Additionally, during the past five years, I have been the lead or co-lead attorney on more than 15 individual arbitration actions. In addition to my experience as a practitioner, I have started expanding my practice as a provider of alternative dispute resolution services, including as a mediator and arbitrator. In 2018, I took Mediation Training for Civil Cases with the University of Missouri and became a member of the American Arbitration Association’s National Panel of Arbitrators. I am on the list of approved mediators for the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri, the United States District Court for the District of Kansas and have been a volunteer mediator with the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court in Clay County, Missouri since 2018. Additionally, I serve as an arbitrator on the AAA’s Employment Panel of Arbitrators, and also serve as an arbitrator for FINRA and the Better Business Bureau. During the past five years, I have handled 28 mediations and arbitrations as the neutral. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: Community Mediation Center, Independence, MO – Mediation Skills & Interpersonal Conflict Resolution –March 23, 2013 – 40 hours (CLE) University of Missouri, Columbia, MO – Mediation Training for Civil Cases – January 10-12,2018 – 21.7 hours (2 hours of ethics) (CLE) American Arbitration Association – AAA ADS 01- Award Writing: Safeguarding, Deciding & Writing Awards – August 14, 2018 – 1.8 Hours (CLE) American Arbitration Association, Los Angeles, CA – Arbitration Fundamentals and Best Practices for New AAA Arbitrators – August 20-21, 2018 – 16 hours (CLE) Better Business Bureau, Online – BBB Auto Line Arbitrator Training 2019 – February 26, 28, 2019, March 5, 7, 2019 – 6.0 hours total (1.5 hours each session) (CLE) American Arbitration Association, AAA ACE 20 - Cyber Security: A Shared Responsibility – Recorded September 23, 2019 by AAA; watched recording on February 12, 2020, 1.0 hours (CLE) American Arbitration Association, Online – ACE 19-Case Finances: What Arbitrators Need to Know – October 14, 2019 - .6 hours (CLE) Better Business Bureau, BBB Auto Line Arbitrator Training Refresher Course – December 10, 2019 – 1.5 hours (CLE) FINRA – Financial Industry Regulatory Agency, Dispute Resolution: Basic Arbitrator Training – January 26, 2020 – 3.0 hours (CLE) Association of Missouri Mediators – Technology Options and Tips for Mediation During COVID-10 – April 3,2020 – 1.0 hours (CLE) American Bar Association – Leveraging ADR to Strengthen Your Client’s Enterprise – June 10, 2020 – 1.6 hours (CLE) American Arbitration Association – AAA’s Adoption of Initial Employment and FLSA Discovery Protocols – October 7, 2020 – .75 hours (CLE) Association of Missouri Mediators – Term Sheets and Releases: Avoiding Pitfalls in Mediation – January 8, 2021 – 1.2 hours (CLE) Association of Missouri Mediators – Developing Rapport and Most Effectively Communicating Online – October 1, 2021 – 1.0 Hours (CLE) |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 45% Plaintiffs 35% Defendants 20% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 70% Federal 30% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: I have also handled all facets of litigation, including serving as class and collective action counsel in local and nationwide matters, as well as filing and prosecuting charges with the EEOC, NLRB, and Missouri Human Rights Commission. |
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| Flat Fee: I am willing to negotiate a daily flat-rate with parties. | Hourly Rate: Preparation Time: $375.00 per hour , Requisite Two-Hour Mediation Session: $375.00 per hour, Additional Mediation Time: $375.00 per hour |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| William D. Stiehl Jr. | |
| Law Office of William D. Stiehl, Jr. 2 Park Place Professional Centre Belleville, IL 62226 (618) 660-7857 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 1/1/1978 State of Illinois Bar Date: 11/1/1977 7th Circuit Bar Date: 1/1/1979 Other Bar(s): U.S. District Courts for the Central District of Illinois and Eastern District of Missouri, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, U.S. Supreme Court |
| wstiehl1952@gmail.com | |
| Experience: | |
| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Personal injury, nursing home and medical malpractice claims, contract, business, construction, and insurance disputes. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): I served as a Circuit Judge in St. Clair County Illinois where I was responsible for a major civil jury docket. I was in private practice for more than 40 years handling a variety of litigation matters in federal and state courts throughout Southern Illinois and have tried more than 80 jury trials to verdict. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: As a Circuit Judge I successfully conducted settlement conferences. I have for many years served as an arbitrator on court-annexed arbitration panels in St. Clair County, Illinois. In private practice I represented clients in cases which were successfully resolved through mediation. |
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| Percentage of practice representing: 70% Plaintiffs 20% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 10% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 35% Federal 65% State | |
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| Flat Fee: NA | Hourly Rate: Preparation Time: $400.00 per hour, Requisite Two-Hour Mediation Session: $400.00 per hour, Additional Mediation Time: $400.00 per hour |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: Yes | |
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| Kevin Stine | |
| FCB Banks 717 Vandalia Street Collinsville, IL 62234 618-616-5336 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 10/13/1987 State of Illinois Bar Date: 5/7/1987 7th Circuit Bar Date: 10/14/1988 Other Bar(s): |
| kstine@fcbbanks.com | |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Creditors Rights Banking Bankruptcy Collections Shareholder litigation Probate litigation Breach of Contract Real Estate litigation |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): 1986 -1987 = Clerk Missouri Court of Appeals 1987 - 1990 = Suelthaus & Kaplan, PC 1990 - 1993 = Thompson Coburn 1993 - 2016 = Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd. Adjunct Professor - SLU Law Adjunct Professor - McKendree College MBA |
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| Percentage of practice representing: 65% Plaintiffs 35% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 20% Federal 80% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: I have handled numerous cases involving complicated probate litigation, real estate litigation and shareholder litigation in addition to litigation for Banks. |
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| Flat Fee: | Hourly Rate: $250 per hour |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
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| Steve Stone | |
| Howerton, Dorris, Stone and Lambert 300 W. Main Marion, IL 62959 618-993-2616 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 7/13/1992 State of Illinois Bar Date: 11/8/1990 7th Circuit Bar Date: 11/30/2001 Other Bar(s): State of Missouri, Eastern District of Missouri, Eighth Circuit, Supreme Court of the United States |
| sstone@hdslawfirm.com | http://www.hdslawfirm.com |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Judicial Clerk, Illinois Appellate Court 1990-1992 Associate, Brandon & Schmidt 1992-1996 (Civil Insurance Defense) Associate, Harris & Lambert 1996-2000 (Civil Plaintiff) Partner, Howerton, Dorris, Stone & Lambert 2001 - Present (Civil Trial and Appellate) |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): Adjunct Professor of Law, Southern Illinois University, School of Law 1994-2004 Guest Lecturer Southern Illinois University, School of Law and University of Illinois, College of Law AAJ Medical Malpractice and Nursing Home Litigation Practice Groups United States District Court (ILSD) Local Rules Committee First Judicial Circuit Local Rules Committee |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: Began mediation services in 2004. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: Methodology: Use of jury instructions and jury verdict forms to focus parties on probable outcomes. |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 80% Plaintiffs 5% Defendants 5% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 10% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 10% Federal 90% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: Mr. Stone has had thirty two years of civil trial and appellate practice in the state and federal courts. Having served in the judicial branch and having represented both the defense and plaintiff's sides, Mr. Stone has unique insights that assist parties in finding common ground. His use of jury instructions and verdict forms to create consensus has led to unrivaled success in the realm of mediation. |
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| Flat Fee: | Hourly Rate: $250.00 |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Paul M. Storment III | |
| Storment Law Office 424 S. HIGH STREET Belleville, IL 62220 618-236-7711 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 4/10/1992 State of Illinois Bar Date: 11/7/1991 7th Circuit Bar Date: 12/14/1992 Other Bar(s): Missouri - 4/17/1992, U.S. Dist. Ct for E. MO - 3/15/1993 |
| p.storm.jd@gmail.com | http://www.stormentlawoffice.com |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: I have been practicing law for over 30 years in areas of Personal Injury, Landlord/Tenant Law (residential and commercial), and Employment/Discrimination Law (employee). |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): * National Moot Court Judge at St. Louis University (2018) * Land of Lincoln Pro Bono Representation (2004 - present) * St. Clair County Arbitration Center--Arbitrator (1998-present) * Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, Health Law Moot Court Judge (2007-present) * Criminal Justice Act Public Defender (1997-2001) * McKendree University - Constitutional Law Adjunct Instructor (Fall 2006) * Illinois Lawyers’ Assistance Program (LAP) - Trained Intervener for St. Clair County |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: I have not been hired to mediate a case yet. But, I had quite a bit of simulation experience during the training outlined below. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: ISBA 40 Hour Mediation/Arbitration Training, completed April 27, 2021. The class was moderated by Fred Lane, Richard Calkin and H. Case Ellis. |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 57% Plaintiffs 40% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 2% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 5% Federal 95% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: Additionally completed the ISBA CLE “Zoom Mediation: Structuring Mediation to Maximize Effectiveness (September 23, 2021) |
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| Flat Fee: Based upon the time limitations imposed pursuant to the Court’s Mediation Plan | Hourly Rate: Preparation Time: Approximately 2 hours to review position papers, discuss mediation protocol, and set up mediation site Requisite Two-Hour Mediation Session: Click or tap here to enter text. Additional Mediation Time: If additional time is needed to complete mediation between parties (if mutually agreed upon) |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: I am willing to take some initial pro bono cases to build my mediation exposure and experience. |
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| Stephen M. Strum | |
| Sandberg Phoenix 600 Washington Avenue, 15th Floor Saint Louis, MO 63101 314-496-6475 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 1/1/1989 State of Illinois Bar Date: 1/1/1989 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): Illinois, Missouri |
| sstrum@sandbergphoenix.com | https://www.sandbergphoenix.com/people/stephen-strum |
| Experience: | |
| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Received mediation training at Northwestern University. Have mediated as attorney or mediator over 500 cases. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): Product Liability Medical Malpractice Nursing Homes General Tort |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: Received mediation training at Northwestern University. Have mediated as attorney or mediator over 500 cases. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: Received mediation training at Northwestern University. Have mediated as attorney or mediator over 500 cases. |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 5% Plaintiffs 90% Defendants 5% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 25% Federal 75% State | |
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| Flat Fee: | Hourly Rate: $375.00 |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: Yes | |
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| Charles J Swartwout | |
| Reifers Holmes & Peters LLC 5000 West Main Street / PO Box 23560 Belleville, IL 62223 618-277-9000 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 2/20/1986 State of Illinois Bar Date: 11/7/1985 7th Circuit Bar Date: 9/6/1986 Other Bar(s): U.S. Supreme Court - 04/04/2016, Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals - 08/17/2009, Central District of Illinois - 05/29/2004, State of Missouri - 04/28/1989, Eastern District of Missouri - 07/10/2004 |
| cswartwout@boylebrasher.com | http://www.rhpfirm.com |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: I am often sought out by my peers to serve as a neutral arbitrator or a mediator in serious disputes involving highly emotional allegations and substantial potential damages. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: ISBA Zoom Mediation: Structuring Mediation to Maximize Effectiveness May 19, 2021; 1.0 hr IL Assoc. of Defense Trial Counsel Settling Cases Involving Minors, Disabled Persons, and the Deceased April 17, 2020; 1.0 hr |
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| Percentage of practice representing: 1% Plaintiffs 99% Defendants 15% Neutral (Pure Mediator) % Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 25% Federal 75% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: NA |
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| Flat Fee: NA | Hourly Rate: $300/hour |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Joan M. Swartz | |
| Law Offices of Joan M. Swartz 3348 Greenwood Blvd Maplewood, MO 63143 (314) 471-2032 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 1/1/1997 State of Illinois Bar Date: 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): |
| jms@jmsllc.com | http://www.jmsllc.com |
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| Percentage of practice representing: 0% Plaintiffs 0% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
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| Other Relevant Experience: NA |
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| Ken R. Torricelli | |
| Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen P.C. 301 N. Neil Street, Sute 505 Champaign, IL 61820 217-344-0060 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: State of Illinois Bar Date: 11/7/1985 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): |
| KTorricelli@heylroyster.com | http://www.heylroyster.com |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: A former partner with Hinshaw & Culbertson and Torricelli & Limentato, I have experience in all types of cases, from trucking cases to oil and gas cases to medical malpractice matters. As a former partner with Torricelli & Limentato, I handled both plaintiff’s cases and defense matters. I have been practicing for 37 years and have a wide variety of experience in many types of civil matters. I know what it takes to develop and try a case and apply this experience to the many cases I have mediated. I have developed a state wide reputation as a mediator. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): I am a full time mediator and litigator. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: I have mediated in excess of 1400 cases over the past 20 years in all types of disputes. I am a AAA certified arbitrator as well and have performed services for ADR, Inc and Resolute Systems. I regularly mediate cases from Chicago to Anna Jonesboro. I am acquainted with tens of Illinois law firms and hundreds of Illinois attorneys. My success rate for settling cases pursuant to mediation is high. I have a state wide reputation as a mediator. Please ask one of your partners or colleagues regarding my mediation practice. As an aside, my office is capable of conducting mediations with several parties if necessary. It is quite large and well suited. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: My mediation training came from performing in excess of 1400 mediations in the past 20 years. |
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| Percentage of practice representing: 30% Plaintiffs 70% Defendants 90% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 10% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 20% Federal 80% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: In addition to nearly a full time mediation practice, I have an active litigation practice. |
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| Flat Fee: $1,000.00 | Hourly Rate: I have a minimum charge of $1,000.00 and an hourly rate of $350.00 in two party mediations and $385.00 per hour in multiple party/complex litigation. |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Ryan Turnage | |
| Ryan Turnage 11420 Lackland Road St. Louis, MO 63146 314-994-4333 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 12/18/2019 State of Illinois Bar Date: 1/15/2019 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): Missouri, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri |
| rcturnage@schnucks.com | |
| Experience: | |
| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Civil Litigation, Premises Liability, Personal Injury, General Negligence |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): Civil Litigation |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: NA |
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| Percentage of practice representing: 10% Plaintiffs 90% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 25% Federal 75% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: NA |
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| Negotiable Fee Structure: Yes | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Richard Valentino | |
| Smith Amundsen LLC 150 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 3300 Chicago, IL 60601 312-894-3392 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 04/10/2017 State of Illinois Bar Date: 11/16/1984 7th Circuit Bar Date: 08/05/1988 Other Bar(s): U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois - March 25, 1988 |
| RValentino@salawus.com | http://www.salawus.com |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: I've practiced since 1984, initially concentrating in plaintiff personal injury litigation. In 1989, my practice shifted to insurance defense litigation, primarily representing employers in workplace injury cases. Since the late 90s my practice has been concentrated in insurance coverage litigation. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): Since the late 90s I've handled coverage cases arising from a wide variety of underlying cases: Commercial transportation, construction defect, construction-related injury, environmental contamination, intellectual property, intentional torts, premises liability, product liability, property damage, UM/UIM and workers compensation. I've litigated rescission, reformation and bad faith cases. Through my practice I've learned the law of the underlying case as well as the related insurance law. Though I'm usually retained by insurers, it's often as counsel for their policyholders in litigation with other insurers. I'm familiar with both sides of coverage and underlying litigation. Over the years I've authored a number of articles on insurance coverage and employer liability issues and made presentations on these subjects to peer, client and bar groups. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: I've participated in judicial settlement conferences and private mediations, going back to the mid-1980s. I became interested in mediating coverage cases, or cases entailing coverage disputes, and completed the ISBAs 40-hour Mediation Training in October, 2019. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: ISBA - Live 40 Hour Mediation/Arbitration Training - Fall 2019 - Oct. 21-25, 2019, presented by Fred Lane and Richard Calkins. Course Content included study of mediation and arbitration formats, benefits of mediation over litigation, mediator techniques and keys to successful mediation, creativity in negotiating terms of compromise, the importance of confidentiality in communications with parties and ethical considerations. |
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| Percentage of practice representing: 66% Plaintiffs 34% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 40% Federal 60% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: I have substantial appellate experience. I've been AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell for nearly two decades and recognized in Best Lawyers in the area of Insurance Law since 2013. |
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| Flat Fee: Not applicable | Hourly Rate: Preparation time: $385 per hour. Requisite Two-Hour Mediation Session: $770. Additional Mediation Time: $385 per hour. Travel time at 50% of hourly rate. |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Lisa S. Van Amburg | |
| Lisa Van Amburg, LLC. 7352 Pershing Ave, #1W St. Louis, MO 63130 (314) 330-1397 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: State of Illinois Bar Date: 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): Missouri Bar -1975, U.S. District Court, E.D. Mo., U.S. 8th Cirsuit Court of Appeals, U.S. Supreme Court |
| lisa.vanamburg@gmail.com | |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Law Practice: 1975-2003: I litigated and practiced in federal and state courts in the field of labor and employment law as counsel for individuals alleging discrimination or retaliation. I also represented teacher unions and construction trade unions in numerous arbitrations. I was first chair counsel in numerous jury trials in federal and state courts. I was also appellate counsel in jury and non-jury matters, including a large class action in Missouri which went to jury trial and was appealed, resulting in a victory for my clients with back pay and injunctive relief for numerous women seeking entry-level jobs with the Mo. Highway Department. I also represented an employee whose discrimination case I successfully argued and prevailed upon in the U.S. Supreme Court. Judicial Experience: 2003-2018. In 2003, I was appointed by Governor Robert Holden to the 22nd Judicial Circuit of Missouri trial bench in the City of St. Louis. I was immediately assigned to prevail over civil jury trials as well as criminal jury trials for eight years. I was also assigned to equity court for non-jury matters for one year. In 2012, I was appointed by Gov. Jay Nixon to the Missouri Court of Appeals for the E.D. of Mo. I served as Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals, E.D.Mo in 2015. 2018-present: I have served as a mediator at the St. Louis firm Lexitas, formerly Alaris Mediation Services in St. Louis Missouri, and have mediated approximately 30 matters in various fields of the law, including personal injury, employment, commercial transactions, wrongful death and civil rights. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): In addition, I teach Judicial Process at St Louis University School of Law. I have also taught “Trial Practice” at Washington University School of Law. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: I have mediated employment, civil rights, personal injury, contract, wrongful death, and medical malpractice disputes, as well as one bankruptcy matter since I retired from the Missouri Court of Appeals in 2018. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: Jan/9-1/11/2019 – The Center for the Study of Dispute Resolution, University of Missouri School of Law, Columbia, Mo., 23 MCLE Credit Hours and 2 hours of Ethics, Instructions in Mediation Strategy, Ethics and Practice Standards, Rules, Statutes and Orders.; June 7,8/2019, Basic Civil Mediation Training (Mo. Rule 17) Alaris/Confluence Mo., Inc. S. Louis, Mo. 16.8 hours basic training in mediation strategy, ethics.; September/6/2019 – U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri, Supplemental Mediation Training University of Missouri School of Law, 7.0 hours.; October 8, 2020 – United States District Court, Eastern District of Mo., Court-Certified Neutrals Webinar – Mediation Strategies, Court rules. 4.5 CLE hours.; October/20/2022 – ADR Court-Certified Neutrals Seminar, U.S. District Court for Eastern District of Missouri, 4.7 MCLE hours, 1.7 Ethics/1.7 Elimination of Bias hours, (Mediation strategies, rules). The Court requested I, along with another colleague, present a program “What is Good Faith In Mediation?”; September 22, 2023 – Advanced Mediation Training, Confluence Missouri, Inc., 7.1 hours CLE (1.0 Ethics) |
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| Percentage of practice representing: 35% Plaintiffs 25% Defendants 9% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 31% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 75% Federal 25% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: I have given CLE presentations on various subjects, including Diversity in Mediation in S.D. Il. this past year. I teach a course in Judicial Process at St. Louis University School of Law and frequently, in the mediation process, call upon my experience as a Law Professor and Judge. |
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| Flat Fee: NA | Hourly Rate: Preparation Time: $400/hr; Requisite Two-Hour Mediation Session: $400/hr; Additional Mediation Time: $400/hr |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: Yes | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: On occasion, depending on the parties’ resources and the progress of the mediation so far, I will continue a mediation on the phone or Zoom for no further charge. |
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| Robert T. Varney | |
| Robert T. Varney & Associates 205 N. Main St, Suite 300 Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 827-4444 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 10/1/1997 State of Illinois Bar Date: 11/1/1986 7th Circuit Bar Date: 9/1/1989 Other Bar(s): Massachusetts - 1995, Missouri - 2007 |
| rvarney@varneylaw.com | www.varneylaw.com |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: I have been recommended by my peers in the areas of personal injury, insurance, insurance coverage, reinsurance, products liability, toxic torts, and agriculture law. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): Having been a partner in law firms in both Chicago, and Bloomington, IL, I have worked with attorneys in a majority of the counties in Illinois. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: I have used mediators for conflict resolution extensively in my practice. I have worked as an arbitrator in Cook and McLean Counties since 1990. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: ISBA Mediation Training presented by Fred Lane, 40 hour, Spring 2021, Richard Calkins and Case Ellis |
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| Percentage of practice representing: 5% Plaintiffs 95% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 5% Federal 95% State | |
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| Flat Fee: | Hourly Rate: Preparation Time: $300.00 an hour, Requisite Two-Hour Mediation Session: $300.00 an hour, Additional Mediation Time: $300.00 an hour |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: Yes | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Beth Kamp Veath | |
| Brown & James Law Firm Richland Plaza 1, 525 West Main Street, Suite 200 Belleville, IL 62220 618-235-5590 Ext 5103 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 12/19/1987 State of Illinois Bar Date: 11/9/1983 7th Circuit Bar Date: 7/3/1986 Other Bar(s): Missouri - 9/15/1984; USDC of Missouri - 1/11/1988 |
| bveath@bjpc.com | https://www.brownandjames.com |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: I have been a litigator since 1983. I handle premises, transportation, medical malpractice, dog bites, dram shop, product liability and asbestos cases. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): I teach at seminars, I have presented live mediation and arbitration events at seminars, arbitrator for St. Clair county. I have taught CLE courses at my firm. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: I have participated in hundreds of mediations. I am an arbitrator with St. Clair county. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: Presented at an ALFA event a live arbitration 2 hours ; CLE mediation at firm 1.0. |
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| Percentage of practice representing: 5% Plaintiffs 95% Defendants % Neutral (Pure Mediator) % Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 15% Federal 85% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: I have participated in many mediations and enjoy looking at cases from both points of view and finding a common ground to resolve the case. |
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| Flat Fee: | Hourly Rate: Preparation Time: $150 per hour; Requisite Two-Hour Mediation Session: $250 per hour; Additional Mediation Time: $200 for each additional hour |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: Yes | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: I enjoy mediations and I am willing to work with any needed fee amount. |
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| J. Michael Ward | |
| Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C. 105 West Vandalia Street, Mark Twin Plaza III, Suite 100 Edwardsville, IL 62025 618-656-4646 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 1/1/2014 State of Illinois Bar Date: 1/1/2003 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): State of Missouri - 2004 |
| mward@heylroyster.com | http://heylroyster.com |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Since 2004, my main practice includes the defense of small and large companies involved in complex litigation in the areas of products liability, toxic tort and environmental litigation. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): Licensed to practice law in multiple jurisdictions, including state courts in Illinois and Missouri, and the Southern District of Illinois. During which time I have overseen all phases of litigation, including conducting discovery, investigation and analysis of evidence, research and preparation of motions, deposing and defending fact and expert witnesses, and preparing for and participating at trial. I tailor the development and implementation of various strategies to meet the specific needs of each individual. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: This is my first foray into mediation. I have negotiated the resolution of numerous multi-million dollar claims throughout my career. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: I plan to attend various formal mediation training in the near future to bolster my prior knowledge in case resolution. |
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| Percentage of practice representing: 1% Plaintiffs 99% Defendants % Neutral (Pure Mediator) % Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 2% Federal 98% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: I have worked for both local and with national law firms, which provides me the ability to understand the minor nuances and overarching themes of complex cases. |
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| Flat Fee: | Hourly Rate: Preparation Time: $250 per hour; Requisite Two-Hour Mediation Session: $250 per hour; Additional Mediation Time: $250 per hour |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: Yes | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Angel Wawrzynek | |
| Armstrong, Grove & Wawrzynek LLC PO Box 1425 Mattoon, IL 61938 217-234-7123 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 1/1/2011 State of Illinois Bar Date: 1/1/2009 7th Circuit Bar Date: 1/1/2013 Other Bar(s): United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois, 2011 |
| angel@agwlawoffice.com | http://www.agwlawoffice.com |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: The law firm of Armstrong, Grove & Wawrzynek LLC focuses virtually exclusively on estate planning and trust & estate administration. Angelica Wawrzynek has a wealth of experience resolving the conflicts that arise in and amongst friends and family during the estate and trust administration process. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): Prior to her current focus on trust and estates, for almost a decade, Angelica Wawrzynek represented plaintiffs in personal injury and medical malpractice claims. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: Angelica Wawrzynek has participated in a large number of mediations as an attorney representative and has informally mediated countless disputes that have arisen during the trust and estate administration process. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: Angelica Wawrzynek completed the Illinois State Bar Association's 40 hour Mediation Training course, which was held from September 2020 through December 2020. |
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| Percentage of practice representing: 95% Plaintiffs 0% Defendants 5% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 2% Federal 98% State | |
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| Flat Fee: | Hourly Rate: $250/hour |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
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| Mike Weilmuenster | |
| Weilmuenster, Keck & Brown, P.C. 3201 West Main Street Belleville, IL 62226 618-257-2222 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 01/01/1988 State of Illinois Bar Date: 12/22/1987 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): Admitted to the Missouri Bar 4/29/1988 |
| mike@wkbpc.com | http://www.wkbpc.com |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Personal injury and death cases primarily in the areas of medical negligence, product liability, childhood sexual abuse and trucking collisions. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): Practicing law since 1987 wherein I have settled hundreds of cases and tried dozens to verdict. I have also authored chapters in publications from the Illinois Institute of Continued Legal Education (IICLE) and have lectured at numerous seminars. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: I have participated in more than my fair share of them. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: NA |
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| Percentage of practice representing: 99% Plaintiffs 1% Defendants % Neutral (Pure Mediator) % Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 10% Federal 90% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: If nothing else, a pleasant guy to spend a long day with. |
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| Flat Fee: NA | Hourly Rate: $400.00 per hour |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Brian M. Wendler | |
| Wendler & Zinzilieta, PC 900 Hillsboro Avenue, Suite 10 Edwardsville, IL 62025 (618) 692-0011 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 06/15/1988 State of Illinois Bar Date: 11/05/1987 7th Circuit Bar Date: 12/13/1996 Other Bar(s): Eight Circuit Court of Appeals - 05/01/1998; Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals - 10/26/2016; Missouri all courts - 04/28/1989; USDC Central District of Illinois - 02/14/1994; USDC Northern District of Illinois - 2021; USDC EDMO - 10/25/1990; USDC WDMO - 09/14/1994; US Claims Court - 12/13/1990 |
| brianmwendler@gmail.com | http://www.wendlerlawpc.com |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: I have been practicing law and specializing in personal injury litigation since 1987. I have tried many cases. I have worked on many cases involving defective products, motor vehicle crashes, truck crashes, wrongful death, employment claims, whistleblower claims, consumer fraud claims, slip and falls, retaliatory discharge, insurance denials, medical claims, etc. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): I have spoken at many seminars on legal topics involving personal injury litigation. I have attended many seminars and colleges every year to earn my required CLE credits. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: I have served as an arbitrator many times in Madison County. I have attended mediations and arbitrations many times in IL, MO and other states. I have also served as a moot court judge many times. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: I successfully attended the mediation and arbitration training offered by Madison and St. Clair Counties more than 10 years ago. I successfully attended the mediation and arbitration training offered by Madison and St. Clair Counties more than 10 years ago. |
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| Percentage of practice representing: 100% Plaintiffs 0% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 15% Federal 85% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: I have spoken at many seminars on legal topics involving personal injury litigation. I have attend ed many seminars and colleges every year to earn my required CLE credits. |
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| Flat Fee: | Hourly Rate: $250 per hour/ $400 per hour for carhauler litigation |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
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| Douglas M. Werman | |
| Werman Salas P.C. 77 W. Washington St., Suite 1402 Chicago, IL 60602 312-419-1008 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 4/8/2010 State of Illinois Bar Date: 11/8/1990 7th Circuit Bar Date: 8/15/1994 Other Bar(s): Northern District of Illinois - 12/20/1990; Western District of Michigan - 06/24/1999; Central District of Illinois - 03/30/2001; Eastern District of Michigan - 03/25/2003; Northern District of Indiana - 10/25/2010; Second Circuit Court of Appeals - 11/21/2013; Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals - 05/06/2015; Western District of New York - 07/22/2015; Federal Claims Court - 08/13/2015; Southern District of Indiana - 11/05/2015; Eastern District of Arkansas - 12/04/2015; Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals - 04/21/2016; Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals - 05/20/2016; District of Colorado - 06/06/2017. I have also been admitted to dozens of state courts on a pro hac vice basis. |
| dwerman@flsalaw.com | http://www.flsalaw.com |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: I have been a labor and employment lawyer for more than 30 years, as both a defense and plaintiffs’ lawyer. I have worked as a mediator since 2014. In both my private practice and as a neutral, a focus of my work has been state law wage and hour class actions and Fair Labor Standards Act collective actions. I also have significant experience in other areas of employment law, including the ADEA, Title VII, FMLA, ADA, retaliation claims, and employment contract disputes. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): After graduating from law school in 1990, I worked as a defense lawyer at national labor and employment firms for 11 years. In 2001, I founded what later became Werman Salas P.C. I have appeared as lead counsel in more than a thousand state and federal cases across the United States. I consider myself a Fair Labor Standards Act subject matter expert and am an author of the treatise “The Fair Labor Standards Act” published by Bloomberg Law. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: I have worked as a mediator since approximately 2014, primarily in wage and hour class and collective actions and in other employment disputes. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: I’ve learned how cases best resolve from participating in hundreds of mediations over the last 20 years, both as an advocate and neutral. |
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| Case Representation History: | |
| Percentage of practice representing: 95% Plaintiffs 0% Defendants 5% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 70% Federal 30% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: NA |
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| Flat Fee: Flat Fee Option: For class or collective action actions, $8,000/day. The flat fee includes all required pre-mediation calls with the parties, all preparatory time, and a reasonable amount of follow-up time in the event the matter does not resolve the day of the mediation. | Hourly Rate: Preparation and Post-Mediation Time: $400/Hr. Session Time: $800/Hr (three-hour minimum session time) Travel Time: $250/hr. |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Ronald Wiesenthal | |
| St. Louis Mediation & Arbitration Center, LLC 1034 South Brentwood Blvd., Suite 2100 St. Louis, MO 63117 314-725-3344 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: State of Illinois Bar Date: 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): Missouri - 2004; United States Supreme Court - 1978; Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals - 1976; United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas - 1974; Texas - 1972 |
| WIESATTY@msn.com | http://www.stlouismediation.com |
| Experience: | |
| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: I am a full-time mediator and arbitrator. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): When I was a practicing attorney my areas of expertise were telecommunications, real estate, banking, insurance coverage, corporate governance and succession, contracts, deceptive trade practices and fraud, business competition, business torts, and similar areas. I stopped practicing law in the ordinary sense Labor Day Weekend of 2004 and became a full-time mediator the following business day. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: I have been a mediator since 1990, and a full-time mediator since 2004. I have handled thousands of mediations over the past thirty years. My mediation practice has evolved to one concentrating in employment law, business competition, business disputes, real estate disputes, breaches of contract, trademark and trade dress disputes, banking and financial matters, and civil rights claims. To a lesser extent I do handle personal injury claims. I do not handle Family Law matters. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: My initial training as a mediator was with the famed Attorney-Mediator Institute of Dallas, Texas in 1990 followed by an advanced course given the next year by the A.A. White Institute at the University of Houston. Together these represented about 65 hours of basic training. Each year since 2004, I have participated in at least 15 hours of advanced mediator training given by the Association of Attorney Mediators, The Association of Missouri Mediators (national organization), and the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals. In addition, I have attended advanced mediation training offered by the State Bar of Texas, the Missouri Bar, and random private organizations. I have not kept records of hours, dates or the course materials. Finally, I am a member of the St. Louis chapter of the Association of Attorney-Mediators which meets once a month for one hour of CLE on a random topic of interest to the membership. |
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| Percentage of practice representing: 0% Plaintiffs 0% Defendants 100% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: % Federal % State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: NA |
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| Flat Fee: My usual fee is $3,000.00 per day split between the parties. The day begins at 9:30 am and ends at the close of business. | Hourly Rate: |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: See http://www.stlouismediation.com/Fees.htm for details on fees. |
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| Donald Wilkerson | |
| JAMS 190 Carondelet St. Louis, MO 63105 314-334-5267 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 6/1/1994 State of Illinois Bar Date: 5/5/1994 7th Circuit Bar Date: 9/1/1994 Other Bar(s): Missouri - 1993 |
| DWilkerson@jamsadr.com | http://www.jamsadr.com |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Judge Wilkerson graduated from St. Louis University School of Law in 1993. He joined Thompson Mitchell (k/n/a Thompson Coburn) and later the Stolar Partnership. In 1995 Judge Wilkerson joined the U.S. Attorneys Office in the Eastern District of Missouri . He practiced in the areas of economic crime, child exploitation, civil rights and violent crime. In this capacity, he successfully argued matters before panels of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit and the Eighth Circuit |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): Judge Wilkerson is an honors graduate of St. Louis University School of Law. He has previously taught Criminal Sentencing Law at Southern Illinois University School of Law in Carbondale, IL. He has taught a Trial Class at Washington University in St. Louis School of Law for more than 20 years. He currently (2021) teaches Mediation at St. Louis University School of Law. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: As a part of his duties as a Magistrate Judge in SDIL, Judge Wilkerson conducted mediations in well over 1000 cases. These cases included, but were not limited to, mediations in Business and Commercial matters, Employment, Insurance, Personal Injury and Torts, Class Actions and Mass Torts and Civil Rights. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: Judge Wilkerson has taken mediation training provided by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts. Additionally, Judge Wilkerson has been a presenter on various Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses regarding the art of settlement. The most recent CLE being US Magistrate Judges on the Art of Settlement presented by JAMS and Mondaq on June 22, 2021. This CLE program can be found at https://jamsadr.com. |
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| Percentage of practice representing: 1% Plaintiffs 4% Defendants 0% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 95% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 99% Federal 1% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: NA |
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| Flat Fee: | Hourly Rate: $500.00 per hour $400 per hour for Employment Cases |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: Other professional time (including additional hearing time, pre- and post-hearing reading and research, and conference calls) will be billed at the hourly rate. |
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| Theodore J. Williams | |
| Retired 526 Sheffield Ave. Webster Groves, MO 63119 (314) 570-2296 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: State of Illinois Bar Date: 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): |
| tedjwilliams@gmail.com | |
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| Stephen Williams | |
| Kuehn, Beasley & Young, P.C. 23 S. 1st St. Belleville, IL 62202 618-277-7260 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: 12/16/1997 State of Illinois Bar Date: 11/6/1997 7th Circuit Bar Date: 5/22/1998 Other Bar(s): State of Missouri, Eastern District of Missouri, Central District of Illinois |
| Swilliams@kuehnlawfirm.com | https://www.kuehnlawfirm.com/steve-williams |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: My practice currently consists primarily of civil mediations and criminal defense. I spent eight years as a magistrate judge in the Southern District of Illinois from 2011 - 2019. As a practitioner, litigated both criminal and civil cases in state and federal courts. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): January 2019 - Present - Kuehn, Beasley & Young, P.C. January 2011 - January 2019 - United States Magistrate Judge, SDIL May 2004 - January 2011 - Assistant Federal Public Defender, SDIL November 1997 - November 2000 & January 2003 - May 2004 - Womick Law Firm, CHTD. November 2000 - January 2003 - Assistant Public Defender, City of St. Louis May 1996 - August 1996 & August 1997 - November 1997 - Goldberg Kohn |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: I have mediated hundreds of cases as a magistrate judge in the Southern District of Illinois, and over 150 cases privately since leaving the bench in 2019. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: I've taken two 16 hour courses in mediation techniques and application sponsored by Alaris Dispute Resolution and Confluence. I have participated in the most recent bi-annual CME (4.5 hours) sponsored by the district court for the Eastern District of Missouri. I have also received two full day training sessions in mediation as a judge sponsored by the Federal Judicial Center. |
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| Percentage of practice representing: 5% Plaintiffs 5% Defendants 60% Neutral (Pure Mediator) 0% Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 75% Federal 25% State | |
| Other Relevant Experience: 40 % of my current practice is criminal defense |
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| Flat Fee: | Hourly Rate: $ 475.00 |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: NA |
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| Bradley A. Winters | |
| JAMS 190 Carondelet Plaza #1450 St. Louis, MO 63105 (314) 603-2024 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: State of Illinois Bar Date: 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): |
| bwinters@jamsadr.com | https://www.jamsadr.com/winters/ |
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| Lawrence B. Wittels | |
| The Enterprise Law Group 8151 Clayton Road, Suite 201 St. Louis, MO 63117 314-282-8730 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: State of Illinois Bar Date: 7th Circuit Bar Date: Other Bar(s): Missouri - September 1984; United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri - September 1984; District of Colorado - October 2021 |
| lwittels@theenterpriselawgroup.com | http://www.theenterpriselawgroup.com |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Commercial; business; construction; corporate/partnership disputes; real estate probate/trust litigation; personal injury; wage hour. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): In 37 years of practice I have tried over 50 civil jury trials to conclusion in state and Federal courts in a number of different venues. I also have Approximately 20 reported cases with various courts of appeal and state Supreme courts. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: After 37 years of litigation, I began mediation practice in 2020 and am continuing to develop my skills and practice. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: 25.5 hour course in mediation Training for Civil case, University of Missouri-Columbia 6.5 hour course in mediation topics Association of Missouri Mediators. 2021 7.7 hours of CLE through USA&M and AMM |
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| Percentage of practice representing: 45% Plaintiffs 45% Defendants 10% Neutral (Pure Mediator) % Neutral (Judge) | |
| Litigation Practice Percentage: 7.5% Federal 92.5% State | |
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| Flat Fee: Will conduct two-hour mediation session for $600.00 which includes preparation time as well. | Hourly Rate: Hourly rate of $275.00 |
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| Michael A. Zuckerman | |
| Zuckerman Dispute Resolution LLC 77 West Wacker Drive, Suite 4500 Chicago, IL 60601 773-923-7425 |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar Date: State of Illinois Bar Date: 1/1/2009 7th Circuit Bar Date: 1/1/2012 Other Bar(s): United States Supreme Court |
| michael@zuckermandispute.com | https://www.zuckermandispute.com |
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| Summary of experience &/or areas of specialization: Michael A. Zuckerman, Esq. is an experienced lawyer, mediator and arbitrator. A four-time federal law clerk, Mr. Zuckerman is also a former law professor and lawyer at a global law firm, who now focuses on alternative dispute resolution. Trained by the best, and with a wealth of experience, Mr. Zuckerman loves what he does -- helping people and companies resolve civil disputes. He brings passion, skill and a personal touch to all of his engagements. |
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| Summary of legal or other professional experience (including teaching): Mediator and Arbitrator, Zuckerman Dispute Resolution LLC, 2021-present; Attorney and Counselor, Zuckerman Law Firm LLC, 2019-present; Clinical Assistant Professor of Law, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, 2019-2021; Judicial Law Clerk to the Hon. Amy St. Eve, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, 2018-2019; Founder, Discovery Docket LLC, 2017-2018; Associate in Issues & Appeals Practice, Jones Day, 2012-2017; Judicial Law Clerk to the Hon. Amy St. Eve, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, 2011-2012; Judicial Law Clerk to the Hon. Eric Clay, U.S Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, 2010-2011; Judicial Law Clerk to the Hon. Cheryl Pollak, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, 2009-2010. |
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| Summary of Mediation Experience: Depth of experience and comfort mediating cases with parties represented by counsel in addition to pro se or self-represented parties. Mediated hundreds of disputes involving small businesses; product quality issues; vendor arrangements; employment and commission structures; landlord-tenant issues including eviction, security deposit and lease violations; residential and commercial leases; condominium associations; homeowners’ associations; collection and unpaid assessments; contracts of all types including contractors, construction and home repair; small claims; neighbor and neighborhood issues; website design and development; property damage; liens; employment and independent contractors; landscaping and home services; family members; personal injury from animals, property and persons; medical bills; uninsured motorists; car accidents; insurance claims, including first-party, third-party and subrogation; lead generation; online reviews; defamation and social media; automobile repair and purchase; lemon laws; banking and credit cards; billing; credit reporting and debt collection; and fraud and theft; payment plans; loans; gift cards; merchant services; and store purchases. |
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| Summary of Mediation Training: Employment Law Mediation Training, Cornell School of Industrial and Labor Relations (2022); Arbitration Fundamentals for Best Practices for AAA Consumer Arbitrators (2022); Advanced Mediator Training, Association of Attorney-Mediators (2022); FINRA Arbitration Training(2022); BBB Arbitration Training (2022); Certificate of Completion, Northwestern University School of Professional Studies, 40-Hour Mediation Skills Training Program (2021); Training, Mandatory Arbitration Training, Circuit Court of Cook County (2021); Training, Center for Conflict Resolution, Evictions and Court Adapted Mediation (2021); Advanced Mediator Training, Association of Attorney-Mediators (2021). |
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| Flat Fee: Flat fee arrangements available upon request | Hourly Rate: $315 per hour |
| Negotiable Fee Structure: No | |
| Additional Information Regarding Fee Structure: No fee for travel. Virtual mediation available. |
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