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I usually use "ZOOM." Although I am on the roster in only Linn County, I will do online mediation outside Linn.

Weekdays: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sessions typically scheduled for two hours at a time unless arranged otherwise

615 Second Street SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404

3 conference rooms

Yes

Family: All Issues Facilitative (completely neutral – no opinions by mediator) & directive (opinions by mediator permitted; attorneys must attend); caucus style available.

Presence of attorneys in mediation permitted and encouraged, helpful to know in advance to secure proper conference room

as agreed by the parties

Mediation is a wonderful opportunity to craft participants’ own solutions to problems or disputes without submitting those disputes to a Judge after a usually derogatory, demeaning, demoralizing and divisive trial where both parties usually walk away believing they have lost. Certified by Iowa Association for Disputed Resolution (IADR).

Bachelor 1969 Zoology, Iowa State University J.D. 1979, University of Iowa

Family Law

Practicing Attorney for 40 years; Mediator 24 years

English

$275.00 Per Hour. In addition to the hourly fee, there is a one-time, non-refundable administrative fee of $25.00 per person.

$275 an hour, no minimum