At Lachtman Cohen & Belowich LLP, our Mediation practice helps parties resolve disputes efficiently, privately, and with greater control over the outcome.
Mediation provides a cost-effective alternative to litigation, allowing participants to avoid the uncertainty, expense, and strain of trial while working toward practical and mutually acceptable solutions.
Mediation is particularly well-suited for civil, commercial (including business and real estate), tort, fiduciary, matrimonial, guardianship, and medical malpractice matters. In practice, mediation can be effective in virtually any context where the parties seek resolution outside the courtroom.
Our mediation practice is led by Hon. Joan B. Lefkowitz (Ret.), who brings decades of judicial experience and a reputation for fairness and pragmatism. Our experienced mediators guide parties through a structured but flexible process that fosters open communication, encourages collaboration, and focuses on problem-solving rather than conflict.
Working alongside other experienced attorneys at the firm, our mediators ensure that participants in the mediation process benefit from both judicial insight and practical legal expertise. Together, our mediators draw on their diverse backgrounds in litigation, transactions, and dispute resolution to help parties identify common ground, break through impasses, and craft solutions that last.
Mediation at Lachtman Cohen & Belowich is not just about ending disputes – it is about finding pathways forward. By choosing mediation with our firm, parties gain access to trusted professionals who are committed to helping them achieve closure, preserve relationships, and move ahead with confidence.