WISCONSIN MEDIATORS by Attorney Ernesto Romero 414-403-9000

John H. Short, Self-evaluation: Mediation practice for family law cases with Property Valuation, Maintenance and Income Tax issues. (No custody/placement cases.) Based in Jefferson County and the adjacent counties, but would be available for referrals in the following counties: Jefferson, Walworth, Rock, Columbia, Dodge, Door, Brown, Kewaunee, Ashland, Iron and Vilas. I present with 37+ years experience, and have been a presenter at Family Law Section meetings, State Bar Conventions and the Wisconsin Judicial College. I was honored to be Family Law Section Chair. Vance, Wilcox, & Short S.C., P.O. Box 338, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538, johnshort@idcnet.com, (920) 563-9523

Lisa Derr llderr@derrlaw.com 920-885-5549 and 262-334-1810 Self-evaluation: "I have had a private family law mediation practice for 12 years with an office in Beaver Dam and an office in West Bend since 2006. I am listing the counties in which I have actually mediated divorce cases: Dodge, Washington, Fond du Lac, Jefferson, Green Lake, Sauk (1 or 2), Waukesha (2), Columbia and Dane. This month, I will try my two last cases as an attorney and thereafter 100% of my caseload will be as a mediator. Most of my referrals have not come from attorneys but rather through word of mouth, radio and phone book. I have also worked for 6 years as one of the Washington County independent contractors in public custody mediation cases and often receive cases that involve domestic violence issues. I have given statewide training with Perri Mayes on domestic violence issues to allow compliance for mediators with ACT 130. Our office also provides internet/phone conferencing where one client is out of state but both clients can view and discuss documents on my desktop at no extra charge. We have done a significant number of multi-million dollar divorces as well."

Rated: "Very good." - David Walsh

Rated: Judge Angela Bartell "Having appeared in front of her a handful of times in Dane County in years past in a number of different family law cases, I always found her analysis to be intelligent and fair, regardless of whether the outcome was to my client’s favor or not. She has a good way with speaking to litigants, too – such that they understand what she’s saying, in my observation." Judge Angela Bartell (now retired from Dane County ) is available for mediation and arbitration. Her contact info is as follows: Bartell Dispute Services, 3442 John Muir Dr . , Middleton , WI 53562-1183 , Phone: (608) 233-6262, email: abbartell@aol.com /// Judge Bartell's self-evaluation: "Experience. Neutrality. Diligence. Judge Angela Bartell Bartell Dispute Services, 3442 John Muir Dr. Middleton WI 53562-1183, Tel. 608.233.6262 abbartell@aol.com Judge Bartell is a veteran, retired Dane County Circuit Judge with more than 30 years of experience trying civil (personal injury, medical negligence, real estate and business disputes), probate and family cases. She served as Chief Judge of the Fifth Judicial District (Dane, Rock & Lafayette Counties) for six years; taught evidence and civil trial procedure at the Wisconsin Judicial College for 10 years; and served as its Associate Dean for six years. With the consent of the parties, Judge Bartell has been an innovator in settling disputes, including mini-trials with expedited evidentiary rules and binding settlement conferences. Her knowledge of the settlement value of civil and family cases is based upon literally thousands of contested matters, both jury and judge trials. Judge Bartell serves as a reserve judge for the State of Wisconsin, and offers mediation, arbitration and valuation services. Her efficiency and experience result in final resolutions in a reasonable and fair manner." "I am hoping to utilize traditional mediation techniques in family law disputes, but also hope the parties will agree to arbitration, should they be unable to reach a full agreement. That way, the money they spend will incorporate their own agreements, but will result in a final disposition of all issues."

Attorney Diane L. Mader: Self-evaluation: "I do mediation and think it is fair to say I am considered talented, as well as fair and reasonable! I mediate traditional and nontraditional family cases as well as probate and business disputes. I also contract with the US Postal Service to do employee mediation and have mediated other business employee/supervisor issues. I also do co-mediations from time to time with Ken Waldron, Cathy Kriss and Marlin Kriss. They are terrific mediators. I can be reached at 608 836 7667." Marlin, Cathy, and Ken practice as Waldron Kriss and the # is 608 836 5529. dmader@execpc.com 6702 Stonefield Road, Suite 100 Middleton, WI 53562 tel: (608) 836-7667 www.maderlaw.com Member, Collaborative Family Law Council of Wisconsin Resolving Disputes

Dave Leeper daveleeper@gmail.com 608-238-1255 Self-evaluation. "I mediated custody disputes for many years and for several counties before I left Wisconsin in 2000. I have mediated over 200 custody cases. I have recently returned to Madison and I am practicing law and mediation as Leeper Law and Mediation. I am willing to travel and my fees are quite reasonable- in comparison to many. I enjoy mediation and I am looking forward to starting up again. I am teaching a graduate course on Conflict Mediation and Negotiation: Theory and Skills. I will be back by the end of April 2008. I practice a process and relational mediation as opposed to more evaluative mediation. It works for most, and works very well for some."

Lisa Friedrich Lisa@musialandfriedrich.com Telephone: (608) 258-4660 Facsimile: (608) 258-4667 Self-evaluation: "I have been in private practice in Dane County since 1988. I have been a mediator since 1990. I enjoy helping parties reach innovative agreements to move forward with their lives in a more positive manner than the traditional litigation model offers. My hourly rate is $250." Musial & Friedrich SC131 West Wilson Street, Suite 1102 Madison, Wisconsin 53703

Anthony J. Menting, Self-evaluation: "I mediate family matters in Dodge, Jefferson, Waukesha, Milwaukee, and Washington Counties." Swendson / Menting Law Ltd., 175 E. Wisconsin Ave.PO Box 123, Oconomowoc, WI, amenting@smll.net (262)567-8454

Rated: "Favorite." "In the Green County area, my favorite mediator is Attorney Dan Bestul of Duxstad, Vale & Bestul, S.C., Phone: 608-325- 4924"

Perry H. Friesler, Self-evaluation: "I have also done mediation in Probate matters and the Appellate court has used me on probate matters numerous times. If you think I can help let me know. Mediations in: Milwaukee Waukesha , Washington Ozaukee, Racine & Kenosha ." Atty. Perry H. Friesler. Law Office of Perry H Friesler, 320 E Buffalo St # 611, Milwaukee, WI 53202-5866, Phone: (414) 220-8100, Fax: (414) 271-4381 pfriesler@milbizlaw.com

Kimberly Erickson-Nichols - Franciscan Skemp Behavioral Health, 212 South 11st St, LaCrosse

"I don't do high conflict mediation. Kimberly Erickson-Nichols might, as does Jim Lageunesse. There is some dispute regarding what exactly high conflict means, and I agree that most court-referred mediation cases are by their nature "high conflict." Our mediation office, Bonnie Sacia and Mary Geske, are skilled at doing this, and will offer parallel or concurrent mediation, as well as phone mediation, in cases where there is a history of either violence and/or significant power and control differentials. They have to pass an initial screening however to determine if mediation is appropriate or should be bypassed. Contact me off-list for more info." Kip Zirkel

Marathon County area: You might consider Bob Hagness 715-926-3854. He's located in Mondovi and is a trained facilitative mediator. If he can't be of assistance, he can probably provide you with a good referral.

Patricia Ballman, Self-evaluation: "I am available to mediate cases in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, Washington and Racine Counties. I particularly enjoy mediating financial disputes, and am experienced with sophisticated business issues. I can offer a facilitative or evaluative approach. Contact me at Patricia K. Ballman, Quarles & Brady, 411 East Wisconsin Ave., 414-277-5145 or pkb@quarles.com "

Perry H. Friesler, Self-evaluation: "I have also done mediation in Probate matters and the Appellate court has used me on probate matters numerous times. If you think I can help let me know. Mediations in: Milwaukee Waukesha , Washington Ozaukee, Racine & Kenosha ." Atty. Perry H. Friesler. Law Office of Perry H Friesler, 320 E Buffalo St # 611, Milwaukee, WI 53202-5866, Phone: (414) 220-8100, Fax: (414) 271-4381 pfriesler@milbizlaw.com

Gary Gerlach, Attorney evaluation: "I have a lot of experience with Gary Gerlach as a mediator. He is fabulous and gets the job done."

David Karp, Attorney evaluation: Rated: "Favorite" - 414-453-0800 dbk@karplawfirm.com "I just used him in a very complex divorce case. Fast and EXCELLENT work! E-mail-friendly staff. Convenient location in the middle between Milwaukee and Waukesha. He will fax your office a nice summary of the agreed-upon terms. He knows family law very well."

Catherine A. La Fleur, Court Commissioner Evaluation: "I appreciate your excellent work in resolving the placement disputes." Owns a laptop and is willing to do mediations statewide. Attorney Catherine A. La Fleur
La Fleur Law Office, S.C. 826 N. Plankinton Ave., Third Floor, Milwaukee, WI 53203, 414-531-5636 phone 414-918-4635 fax clafleur@execpc.com

Patrick Snyder, Attorney evaluation: Rated: "Favorite" - Snyder Mediation Services, 262-567-6712 cell at Judge Snyder is 262-490-4702. I have only used him for Milwaukee and Waukesha County cases. I have been told, but have never asked him, that he does not do child custody or placement cases. I have successfully used him for high conflict and high asset divorce mediation. $200 per hour divided by two, payment at mediation, so clients are to bring checkbooks with them. Far more evaluative than facilitative in approach.

Carlton Stansbury, Attorney evaluation: Rated: "Favorite" - 414-359-9100, cstansbury@burbach-stansbury.com. I have only used him in a Waukesha County case. Approach is facilitative, but gets evaluative when needed. We have not been billed yet, and I cannot recall what rate we were quoted.

Lee Wells, Attorney evaluation: Rated: "Favorite" - 414-529-3320 or 414-803-0832, leewellsjr@msn.com. I have only used him for Milwaukee and Waukesha County cases. Especially good with child related issues. Equally facilitative and evaluative in approach. $200 per hour divided by two.

John H. Short, Self-evaluation: Mediation practice for family law cases with Property Valuation, Maintenance and Income Tax issues. (No custody/placement cases.) Based in Jefferson County and the adjacent counties, but would be available for referrals in the following counties: Jefferson, Walworth, Rock, Columbia, Dodge, Door, Brown, Kewaunee, Ashland, Iron and Vilas. I present with 37+ years experience, and have been a presenter at Family Law Section meetings, State Bar Conventions and the Wisconsin Judicial College. I was honored to be Family Law Section Chair. Vance, Wilcox, & Short S.C., P.O. Box 338, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538, johnshort@idcnet.com, (920) 563-9523

Rated: "Favorite" - Charles I. Phillips, Phillips & Gemignani, 358 W. Main Street, Waukesha, Wisconsin 53186, charles@pglaws.com, "I started my first mediation business Midwest Mediators in 1989. It was two lawyers and two therapist. We were far ahead of the curve and mediation as a concept in Family law was frightening. I have continued to provide mediation service which include the party and counsel, or just the parties. I have found when mediating placement issues more is accomplished when the parties are here alone and then confer with counsel at the conclusion. Depending on the desire of the parties I will either use a facilitative approach or an evaluative approach. I will at the request of counsel do early issue evaluation, where counsel present by offer their theory of the issue which is creating the impediment. I will after hearing both comment by way of opinion the strength of the argument or legal position or evidentiary problems. I bill for mediation at the rate of $250.00.If you have any other question please let me know."

Rated: "Favorite" - Patrick Snyder, Snyder Mediation Services, 262-567-6712. I have only used him for Milwaukee and Waukesha County cases. I have been told, but have never asked him, that he does not do child custody or placement cases. I have successfully used him for high conflict and high asset divorce mediation. $200 per hour divided by two, payment at mediation, so clients are to bring checkbooks with them. Far more evaluative than facilitative in approach.

Rated: "Favorite" - Lee Wells, 414-529-3320 or 414-803-0832, leewellsjr@msn.com. I have only used him for Milwaukee and Waukesha County cases. Especially good with child related issues. Equally facilitative and evaluative in approach. $200 per hour divided by two.

Rated: "Favorite" - Carlton Stansbury, 414-359-9100, cstansbury@burbach-stansbury.com. I have only used him in a Waukesha County case. Approach is facilitative, but gets evaluative when needed. We have not been billed yet, and I cannot recall what rate we were quoted.

Mark Wendorff He was referred as a “fair and reasonable mediator” who has done both plaintiff and defense work.

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