References
Confidential references from past participants are available on request.
Parties in mediations have described Alan as:
"Bright and Creative"
"He's proactive, not just a message carrier"
"My clients had a goal and target in mind and your comments at strategic moments were helpful"
"I thought the day went very well. I very much appreciated your determined approach. My client was very happy with the result"
"You did your usual excellent job and we are very happy with the settlement"
"Another successful closure...thanks! Once again, it was a pleasure to work with you"
"Thank you very much for all of your assistance. We were very pleased with the mediation. Your services were much appreciated"
"The settlement wouldn't have happened without him – he went the extra distance"
"Alan has a calm and rational presence in the mediation"
"He is a true professional"
"He calmed me down, empathized with my client and made the mediation a positive experience"
"I felt that I had the power to settle my claim and put it behind me"
"I was very happy with the way in which you conducted the mediation. I do not know if we would have achieved a settlement without the assistance of a strong mediator and I would not hesitate to use you as a mediator again"