FN-5940104 MN-5940104 LN-5940104, Esq.
Attorney, Mediator, Arbitrator
Atlanta, Georgia
M Chadwell Mediation - Vice President
RSUI Group, LLC - Senior Vice President
RSUI Group, LLC - Senior Vice President
Attorney, Mediator, Arbitrator
CEO, M Chadwell Mediation, 2017 – Present; Senior Vice President/In House Counsel, RSUI Group, Inc., 2001 – Present; Attorney, Armstrong Allen, Law Firm, 2000-2001; Clerk, United States District Court, 1998-2000.
Employment lawyer with over 25 years of employment litigation and management experience. Over 80% of practice devoted to employment law matters and litigation, 20% devoted to insurance coverage disputes. Experienced attorney who has served as a mediator, arbitrator, and case evaluator.
Successfully managed a team of 23 attorneys and outside counsel in employment litigation matters; and regularly counsel HR professionals on all aspects of employment law, including hiring, workforce reductions and terminations, investigations, employer audits, state and federal wage and hour law, compensation and leave issues and risk prevention.
Conducts employment law training seminars and provide harassment and diversity training.
District Court clerk, conducted legal research and recommended dispositions in a variety of complex federal cases including but not limited to violations of Title VII, the ADEA, the ADA, civil forfeiture, §1983 and Bivens actions; prepared memoranda and recommendations for all motions to dismiss, to remand, and for summary judgment; prepared bench memos, drafted orders and opinions, proofread and edited judge’s orders and opinions. Responsible for all civil and criminal pre-trial matters and managed all phases of litigation, including motion practice, discovery issues, settlement conferences, jury selections and conduct of trials.
Successfully managed a team of 23 attorneys and outside counsel in employment litigation matters; and regularly counsel HR professionals on all aspects of employment law, including hiring, workforce reductions and terminations, investigations, employer audits, state and federal wage and hour law, compensation and leave issues and risk prevention.
Conducts employment law training seminars and provide harassment and diversity training.
District Court clerk, conducted legal research and recommended dispositions in a variety of complex federal cases including but not limited to violations of Title VII, the ADEA, the ADA, civil forfeiture, §1983 and Bivens actions; prepared memoranda and recommendations for all motions to dismiss, to remand, and for summary judgment; prepared bench memos, drafted orders and opinions, proofread and edited judge’s orders and opinions. Responsible for all civil and criminal pre-trial matters and managed all phases of litigation, including motion practice, discovery issues, settlement conferences, jury selections and conduct of trials.
Served as a Mediator for over six years throughout the country and have mediated close to 200 cases resulting in settlements ranging from 5-7 figures. Mediated cases involving virtually every type of employment claim including discrimination; harassment; wage and hour violations; whistleblower/retaliation; wrongful termination; invasion of privacy; violations of the Family Medical Leave Act and the Equal Pay Act; and employment-related defamation. Frequent speaker at state and national conferences on employment law matters, the settlement of employment cases and legal ethics.
Mediator’s style is a combination of evaluative and facilitative approaches to resolve disputes, depending on the case and needs of the parties. With over 25 years of employment law experience of directly dealing with plaintiffs, defendants, and counsel, uniquely qualified to understand and relate to parties involved in a litigated case.
Prefers to mediate at the law office of one of the attorneys handling the litigation. If no office is acceptable or available, will provide a neutral location to conduct the mediation. Briefs should be submitted at least five days prior to the mediation hearing. Briefs should include procedural background, legal claims and basis for those claims, if applicable, class certification status, damages evaluations, settlement demands and offers.
All parties must have someone present who has the ultimate authority to settle the case. At least one day before the mediation, the parties must identify the names and titles of all individuals attending the mediation. Physical attendance by individuals with ultimate authority to settle the case is crucial to a successful mediation.
Prefers to mediate at the law office of one of the attorneys handling the litigation. If no office is acceptable or available, will provide a neutral location to conduct the mediation. Briefs should be submitted at least five days prior to the mediation hearing. Briefs should include procedural background, legal claims and basis for those claims, if applicable, class certification status, damages evaluations, settlement demands and offers.
All parties must have someone present who has the ultimate authority to settle the case. At least one day before the mediation, the parties must identify the names and titles of all individuals attending the mediation. Physical attendance by individuals with ultimate authority to settle the case is crucial to a successful mediation.
John Marshall School of Law (LLM, Employment Law - 2014);Valparaiso University School of Law (JD - 1998); University of Memphis (BA, Political Science - 1992).
Admitted to the Bar: Maryland (1999), Tennessee (2001).
Lipscomb University (Mediator’s Certification - 2017); Georgia Dispute Resolution (Mediator’s License - 2021).
Lipscomb University (Mediator’s Certification - 2017); Georgia Dispute Resolution (Mediator’s License - 2021).
$325 Per Hour
English
United States of America
Atlanta, GA
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