Success Stories

“Ellen did a terrific job in a short time on a case full of conflict. I am surprised at what we achieved and she was critical to the achievement. I would recommend Ellen as a mediator and plan to use her again.”

Ed D. Buckley
Attorney at Law
Buckley Beal, LLP

“I have been using Ellen as a mediator for almost ten years. Each time I have been impressed with her ability to dissect the case and focus on the matters that drive mediation and the respective parties desire for early resolution. She is very effective in using these driving factors without alienating or being too aggressive with my client. I would also give special kudos to Ellen for our most recent mediation. Though the case did not initially settle, three months after the mediation, Ellen took a unique opportunity to renew the settlement discussions on her own initiative that quickly proved to be successful. This extra effort is indicative of the way she has approached all of her mediations. I would recommend Ellen as a mediator and certainly plan to use her again.”

Mike Regas
Attorney at Law
Stone Law Group Trial Lawyers, LLC

“Mediations are saving our justice system from imploding by resolving cases that would take years to litigate in a day. But, it is not magic. It only works well when you have an experienced and dedicated mediator with the skills to get the parties to “yes.” As a litigator and a mediator, I know what it takes to get the job done, and Ellen is one of the elite mediators I keep on my list.”

Lee Parks
Attorney at Law
Parks Chesin & Walbert, P.C.

“I have mediated multiple cases with Ellen and each time she was not only high on my list, but also on my opposing counsels’ list. That speaks volumes because Ellen is neither Plaintiff nor Defendant oriented when it comes to mediation, her only goal is mutual resolution. My cases tend to be business disputes and Ellen helps the parties zone in on the mutual ground and works tirelessly to find enough areas of agreement that resolution becomes inevitable. She is a terrific mediator and I give her my highest recommendation for business disputes.”

Steve Press
Attorney at Law
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, P.C.

“Ellen approaches each mediation creatively, with an appreciation of the unique dynamics at play in each caucus room as well as between the respective parties. She understands that it is the clients who should control the process, and she cultivates the clients’ need to be “heard” through the din of claims and defenses, case law and statutes. Ellen’s people skills and subtle tenacity are a winning combination. I highly recommend Ellen as a mediator.”

Joe English
Attorney at Law
Taylor English Duma, LLP

“Ellen is an experienced mediator who can get even the most difficult personalities to find common ground. She works energetically and persistently to help the parties find a path to resolution—yet with a special grace that makes the parties feel comfortable with the whole process. I wholeheartedly recommend her for employment-related cases.”

Bert Brannen
Attorney at Law
Fisher & Phillips, LLP

“Ellen does a truly fine job in making the mediation process work and bringing the parties to a successful conclusion even when it looks like the parties would remain very far apart. She accomplishes favorable outcomes by showing a strong knowledge of the law and facts coupled with a good deal of patience, or firmness, where and when needed. She always carries a professional demeanor and expertise throughout the process. I have no doubt that mediations with Ellen dramatically affect the judgment of all concerned and the outcome as well.”

Doug Powell
Attorney at Law
Hinton & Powell

“Ellen is a very good mediator. She works hard and in my experience pushes both sides. She is able to gently bond with sensitive clients or be steely tough when need be. I have had a very good success rate of settling cases in Ellen’s mediations and would certainly work with her again.”

Doug Kertscher
Attorney at Law
Hill, Kertscher & Wharton, LLP

“In a hotly contested sexual harassment case, including allegations of quid pro quo harassment, Ellen patiently brought the case to closure within a single day’s mediation. In a setting that oddly resembled ‘Deal or No Deal,’ plaintiff’s family attended the mediation and prodded her to hold out for more money, but Ellen skillfully navigated the dispute toward a rational and reasonable settlement, which included creative non-monetary remedial compromises. Ellen’s substantive knowledge of employment law was an important factor in steering plaintiff toward settlement.”

Greg Hare
Attorney at Law
Ogletree Deakins

“Ellen is very effective at driving compromise. She has a wide range of knowledge and gets straight to the common sense issues for and against a case, and communicates frankly but in a non-confrontational way to clients the reasons they need to resolve their dispute.”

David Pardue
Attorney at Law
Parker, Poe, Adams & Bernstein, LLP

“Ellen has successfully mediated a couple of sensitive and difficult cases for me. She does a terrific job in connecting with the parties in a way that provides a more comfortable atmosphere that is conducive to reaching a resolution. She engages in a constructive dialogue that helps the parties understand the benefits of settlement. I find her to be extremely effective and I highly recommend her.”

Larry Cooper
Attorney at Law
Cohen Cooper Estep & Allen, LLC

“Ellen has mediated numerous cases for me and my firm. She has the ability to establish a rapport with all of the parties. She can tackle the complex financial issues and provides a comfortable environment for the parties to address the more emotional issues in domestic cases. She works hard to get the parties to an agreement efficiently and sticks with the mediation process to its completion. I definitely recommend Ellen as a mediator. ”

Randy Kessler
Attorney at Law
Kessler & Solomiany, LLC

“I have used Ellen numerous times as a mediator for many different types of cases. Ellen is particularly good with cutting through the contentiousness of difficult litigation matters and getting both sides to focus on the business aspect of settling disputes. I would recommend her for just about any kind of case”

Jason Graham
Attorney at Law
Graham Legal, LLC