Lee’s Approach to Mediation

Lee approaches mediation with a clear goal: resolution built on trust, preparation, and honest evaluation.

Lee understands that parties are far more likely to engage in the process, listen to difficult feedback, and make meaningful movement when they feel they are being treated with dignity and respect. That understanding informs every mediation he conducts. Building trust with the parties is central to his style and one of the qualities clients and counsel value most about working with him.

Lee comes to each mediation prepared, with a firm grasp of the facts, legal issues, and the real obstacles standing in the way of settlement. He works with counsel in advance to identify pressure points early and structure the process in a way that gives the parties the best chance of reaching resolution.

During the mediation, Lee is direct, practical, and solutions-oriented. He does more than carry numbers between rooms. He helps parties evaluate risk realistically, test assumptions, and focus on what may happen if the case does not settle — all while creating an environment where people feel heard and respected.

Clients and counsel value Lee’s ability to:

• build trust with the parties

• treat people with dignity and respect

• identify key issues quickly

• give honest, practical feedback

• stay persistent when negotiations stall

Lee knows when to push, when to listen, and how to keep the process moving forward to the goal of resolution.