Serving as Mediator
When parties engage in mediation, whether voluntarily or as required by law, it is important to have a mediator who has a solid understanding of the litigation process and likely outcomes, and can bring that experience and knowledge to bear on the dispute at hand. The attorneys in our firm who serve as mediators have strong backgrounds in civil litigation, domestic law and business disputes.
Sarah Brady brings more than 20 years of experience as a family law attorney to the mediation table. Sarah is certified by the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission as a Family Financial Mediator. Her mediation practice includes mediation services for couples seeking to resolve their child custody, child support, spousal support, and property division issues voluntarily.
Business Litigator Fred Monroe is also a certified mediator. The North Carolina Business Court for Complex Cases has appointed Fred to serve as a mediator and has found him qualified to serve in the capacity as a receiver in complex business cases. Fred’s almost 25-year practice in complex business disputes, when coupled with his educational background in the areas of finance and accounting, provide him with a distinctive ability to save as a mediator on business litigation issues.
Adam L. Ross has more than 20 years of experience handling various aspects of complex civil litigation matters, including business disputes, catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases, shareholder conflicts, real property disputes, securities litigation, insurance coverage disputes, contract disputes, and employment matters – with a special focus on conflicts related to covenants not to compete. Adam is certified by the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission to mediate Superior Court cases and is qualified and serves as an arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association (AAA) in consumer cases. Adam recognizes and understands that litigation is not always avoidable, but encourages individuals and businesses to first engage in collaborative dispute resolution. By working with him as an honest and neutral intermediary, all parties can fairly evaluate the risks and advantages of their positions, thereby avoiding the costs and expenses of trial.
