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Last updated: November 29, 2016

General Civil Private Mediators in Chatham County

Registered with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

Sarah (Sally) Brown Akins

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Patricia Ave-Lallemant

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Thornton Barrett

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Charles Barrow

Telephone: (912)503-2174 Address: Goodman McDuffey Lindsey & Johnson E-mail: [email protected] 532 Stephenson Avenue, Suite 200 Website: www.gmlj.com Savannah, GA 31405-5487 Mr. Barrow started practice in 1976 after graduation from Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University. His practice has been insurance defense litigation primarily in the Workers Compensation field. His practice has also included representing local governments. He presently represents the Town of Thunderbolt and handles special assignments for the City of Savannah, the City of Tybee Island and Chatham County. On a pro bono basis, Mr. Barrow has acted as a mediator at The Mediation Center and he provides mediation services to private attorneys in various cases except for domestic matters. Rate: $250 per hour

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Georgia Benton

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John Berlon

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James Blackburn

Telephone: (912)232-2136 Address: 1510 Drayton Street E-mail: [email protected] Savannah, GA 31401 Website: Not available Lawyer for 32 years, with extensive experience representing parties at mediation. Especially effective and experienced as a mediator in personal injury, estate and probate, business dispute, and real estate cases. Rate: $225 per hour, plus expenses

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Charles Bowen

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Perry Brannen

Telephone: (912)661-0788 Address: 407 Herb River Drive E-mail: [email protected] Savannah, GA 31406 Website: Not available Senior Judge Brannen has wide legal practice experience as a civil lawyer. He has handled diverse matters such as Workers’ Compensation, Real Estate, and Bankruptcy. His trial experience includes malpractice, products’ liability, personal injury actions (both as a plaintiff and a defendant). He is experienced with complex cases. He became a superior court judge in 1979 and handled major civil litigation cases until taking senior judge status in 2012.

Rate: $275 per hour ($1,000 minimum)

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Jill Cheeks

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Daniel Cohen

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Robert Cook

Telephone: (912)756-4774 Address: 10145 Ford Avenue E-mail: [email protected] Richmond Hill, GA 31324 Website: Not available

Juris Doctorate Degree, 1963 Graduate of University of Georgia, Athens. Good standing and licensed to practice law in Georgia. Judge, Chatham County Probate Court, 1973-1984. Simon, Booth & Cook, P.C., 1985-1995. Robert R. Cook, Attorney at Law, 1995-present. Areas of practice: real estate closing, probate, criminal, domestic, and personal injury. Rate: $500 for guaranteed two-hour minimum, $200 per hour thereafter

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Christina Corless

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Elizabeth Costner

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Johnny Cusimano

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Clarence Cuthpert, Jr.

Telephone: (404)250-3233 Address: P.O. Box 832017 E-mail: [email protected] Stone Mountain, GA 30083 Website: www.cuthpertandassociates.com Clarence Cuthpert is an attorney and has his practice, Clarence Cuthpert, Jr. & Associates, P.C., in Atlanta, Georgia. He operates a law practice that emphasizes civil law, discrimination, contract negotiations, landlord-tenant and person injury cases for individual clients and small-to-large businesses. He also has experience in cases involving professional athlete’s and entertainer’s contracts, small against large corporation disputes, airline disputes and civil rights violations. He has an extensive background in civil law, administrative law and management. Rate: $200 per hour

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Robert Falligant

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Samantha Fassett

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Dwight Feemster

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Robert Glenn, Jr.

Telephone: (912)233-9700 Address: Ellis, Painter, Ratterree & Adams LLP E-mail: [email protected] 2 East Bryan Street Website: www.epra-law.com Savannah, GA 31401 Mediator and arbitrator since 1992. Harvard Negotiation Project, 1993. Various publications and seminar presentations. See website for details: www.epra-law.com. Rate: $350 per hour

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Stuart Halpern

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Linda Harned

Telephone: (678)455-9631 Address: P.O. Box 3146 E-mail: [email protected] Savannah, GA 31402-3146 Website: n/a Linda Harned holds a Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution and is a member of the faculty with the Savannah College of Art and Design where she teaches communication and conflict resolution related courses. Ms. Harved has mediated in the civil and criminal magistrates courts of Gwinnett County, as well as a court mediator for the 9th District in juvenile cases involving school districts and community disputes. In addition, Ms. Harned has conducted a number of workshops on mediation and conflict management, and is an experienced facilitator of public dialogues. Rate: $175 per hour


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Brian (Joe) Huffman

Telephone: (912)344-5241 Address: The Huffman Law Firm E-mail: [email protected] 1211 Bull Street Website: www.huffmanlaw.org Savannah, GA 31401 Prior to attending the Georgia State University College of Law, Joe served the citizens of Savannah a sworn police officer. Now, as an attorney, Joe serves the citizens of Savannah and the surrounding areas in matters of Criminal Law, Family Law and Estate Planning. Joe is also a registered civil and domestic mediator, having mediated over 300 cases. As a mediator, Joe both volunteers his services at The Mediation Center as well as offering private mediation services through his firm. Rate: $250 per party for the first 4 hours, $150 per party per hour thereafter

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Edward Hughes

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Thomas Hunter

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Celia Irvine

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Dennis Keene

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Cathy Lauterhahn

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Mary MacGuire

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Tracie Macke

Telephone: (912)232-6700 Address: Brennan, Wasden & Painter, LLC E-mail: [email protected] P.O. Box 8047 Website: www.brennanwasden.com Savannah, GA 31401 Tracie Macke is a trial attorney with the law firm of Brennan, Wasden & Painter, LLC, in Savannah, Georgia. After graduating from Washington and Lee School of Law in Virginia in 1988, Ms. Macke practiced in the areas of civil litigation in the states of Tennessee and Texas before moring to Savannah in 1992. Prior to joining the firm in 2005, she was a senior trial attorney for Allstate Insurance Company, serving as lead counsel in a multitude of cases in southern Georgia. During her last year at Allstate, she obtained 100% trial success and 100% client satisfaction. She currently handles disputes involving personal injuries, wrongful death, contractual issues, property issues, family issues and professional malpractice claims. Ms. Macke is a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, an invitation-only trial honorary society whose national membership is limited to 3,500 attorneys selected for their effectiveness and accomplishment in litigation and trial work. Rate: $200 per hour

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Malcolm Mackenzie III

Telephone: (912)235-5464 Address: Weiner, Shearouse, Weitz, Greenberg E-mail: [email protected] & Shawe Website: www.wswgs.com 14 E. State Street, P.O. Box 10105 Savannah, GA 31412-0305 Malcom Mackenzie III is a trial lawyer with over 30 years of experience in civil litigation in all courts of record. Rate: $275 per hour, minimum of two hours

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Cecil McCallar

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Matthew McCoy

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Andraya Mimms

Telephone: (912)661-0600 Address: Mimms Mediation and Legal Representation E-mail: [email protected] Website: Not available Empowering people through dispute resolution is my passion. As an attorney serving Chatham and surrounding counties for more than 20 years, my job is to fight for justice and give folks a voice both inside and outside of the courtroom. Assisting parties to resolve issues through arbitration and mediation allows people to put their personal stamp on how their perspective is presented. Dispute resolution is less expensive than litigation, is more streamlined and can settle much faster than traditional litigation. It is my pleasure to help you design your outcome in a meaningful way. Rate: $175 per hour. Available for Chatham County and all surrounding counties within a 4-hour radius of Savannah, GA.

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Jeri Monroe

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Thomas Nash

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Patrick O’Connor

Telephone: (912)236-3311 Address: 218 W. State Street, P.O. Box 10186 E-mail: [email protected] Savannah, GA 31412 Website: www.olivermaner.com Mediated more than 1000 cases. Experienced trial lawyer. Current President of the State Bar of Georgia. See more at www.olivermaner.com. Rate: $360 per hour for two parties; $420 per hour for three or more parties. Please contact Mr. O’Connor for rates in cases

involving more than three parties.

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Wendy Owens

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Roy Paul

Telephone: (912)721-2734 Address: 500 Stephenson Avenue E-mail: [email protected] Savannah, GA 31405 Website: www.bartmeyerlaw.com Roy E. Paul is a partner in the law firm of Bart, Meyer & Company LLP. He has practiced law in Savannah, Georgia for over 30 years. Mr. Paul has wide experience in a number of areas including commercial litigation, estate and probate litigation, construction law, and personal injury. Mr. Paul is a former President of the Savannah Bar Association and is a frequent lecturer on construction, probate and commercial law topics. Rate: $285 per hour to be divided among the separately-represented interests

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Carl Pedigo

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Janice Powell

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R. Clay Ratterree

Telephone: (912)233-9700 Address: Ellis, Painter, Ratterree & Adams LLP E-mail: [email protected] 2 East Bryan Street, 10th Floor Website: www.epra-law.com Savannah, GA 31401 As a neutral mediator and arbitrator, and as counsel to parties in civil litigation in state and federal courts, Mr. Ratterree has successfully mediated, arbitrated, litigated and negotiated a diverse array of disputes including personal injury and wrongful feath claims, commercial and construction matters, labor and employment matters, professional malpractice, and toxic torts. Certified mediator and arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association. Rate: $350 per hour for two-party mediation

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Christopher Ray


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Terry Readdick

Telephone: (912)634-0427 Address: P.O. Box 220 E-mail: [email protected] Brunswick, GA 31521-0220 Website: www.brbcsw.com Terry Readdick retired from the active practice of litigation in 2013 and has since devoted his entire practice to mediation and arbitration. He practiced law as a trial attorney in a wide variety of fields for forty years, and further information concerning specific types of cases handled can be found on the firm’s website at www.brbcsw.com. Mr. Readdick is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and is a former Chair of the Investigative Panel of the State Bar of Georgia. Rate: $285 per hour to be divided equally among the separately-represented parties. For mediations outside of Glynn County, travel time of $75 per hour will be charged, plus mileage at the standard IRS rate.

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Richard Sanders

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Betty Simmons

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Patricia Stone

Telephone: (678)329-9118 Address: Miles Mediation and Arbitration Services E-mail: [email protected] 17 Park of Commerce Blvd., Suite 300 Website: www.milesmediation.com Savannah, GA 31412 The Honorable Patricia P. Stone served as a Judge of the Juvenile Court of Chatham County, Eastern Judicial Circuit, from 2003 until 2015, when she was appointed as a Senior Judge by Governor Nathan Deal. Judge Stone served as an Assistant District Attorney prior to her appointment to the juvenile court bench. Judge Stone has joined Miles Mediation and Arbitration Services as a mediator and arbitrator concentrating on all personal injury, construction, corporate matters, and all forms of domestic litigation. Throughout her 20 year career, she has had experience working with lawyers and parties to resolve legal disputes in a variety of areas. Rate: $125 per hour (see www.milesmediation.com for additional information)

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John Tatum

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Elizabeth Thompson

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Jeffrey (Scott) Vaughan

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Adam Walters

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Randall Weiland

Telephone: (912)660-2713 Address: 201 Cypress Lakes Dr. E-mail: [email protected] Bloomingdale, GA 31302 Website: n/a Randall (Randy) Weiland specializes in high-conflict mediation. In Georgia, his practice encompasses all counties. As a mediator certified through the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution, Mr. Weiland participates in mediation of Civil, Domestic, and Juvenile cases. His mediation training includes basic and advanced sessions in civil and domestic relations. Mr. Weiland is also certified in domestic violence cases. Mr. Weiland serves as a court-appointed mediator in the Atlantic Judicial Circuit. Rate: $125 per hour, no minimum

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Wendy Williamson

Telephone: Not available Address: Miles Mediation and Arbitration Services E-mail: [email protected] 17 Park of Commerce Blvd., Suite 300 Website: www.milesmediation.com Savannah, GA 31412

Wendy Williamson began her legal career in Savannah, Georgia, as an associate and litigator with Oliver Maner & Gray. In the first year of her practice, Wendy joined the founding board of directors for the Neighbor to Neighbor Justice Center, through which she discovered her calling to be a mediator. Wendy has conducted over 500 mediations, both civil and domestic, since her initial training under Edie Primm of the Atlanta Justice Center in 1986. Wendy became the mediator trainer for the Mediation Center in 1996 and is currently approved to train mediators in civil, domestic, domestic violence and juvenile delinquency mediation. Additionally, Wendy


has been responsible for the continuing education of volunteer mediators since 2006 when she became the Executive Director of the Mediation Center. Wendy has been active in the Savannah Community, where she served on the founding boards of the first charter school in Georgia, Oglethorpe Charter School and Hancock Day School. She has served on the Georgia Child Support Commission since 2012 and currently serves as chairwoman of the Child Support Calculator Committee. Wendy has been active in the Savannah Bar Association and served as President in 2012-13. In 2010, Wendy received the John Miller Award from the Savannah Bar Association for outstanding leadership to the community. In 2015, she received the Robbie Robinson Award for the advancement of the legal, political, social and civil rights of the citizens of the Savannah community. Wendy received her Juris Doctorate from University of Georgia School of Law in 1985 and her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Georgia in 1982.

Rate: $150 per hour; see website for more details

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Gary Wisenbaker

Telephone: (912)713-2553 Address: 3338-L1 Country Club Road E-mail: [email protected] Suite 188 Website: www.wiregrassmediation.com Valdosta, GA 31605 Gary Wisenbaker is a native of South Georgia. He graduated high school from The McCallie School in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He attended undergraduate school at the University of Georgia and Valdosta State University where he received his BA degree in history. He received his Juris Doctorate degree from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. As a trial attorney in Savannah, Gary tried and obtained the largest jury verdict in the history of Brooks Country, Georgia. Gary’s professional career settled into a transactional law practice centered on commercial and residential law and general contract law. He practiced in these areas until the end of 2011. As an active attorney Gary participated in general civil mediations in a representative capacity including a national class action case involving a major drug manufacturing company. He established Wiregrass Mediation Services to provide mediation services across South Georgia. Rate: $175 per hour for two parties; $275 per hour for three parties; $375 per hour for four parties. A $100 charge for

preparation time outside of ADR ($150 for three parties; $200 for four parties) is also assessed. Our view is that the parties save both time and money in the actual ADR session when the mediator goes into the session fully prepared on the facts of the case as well as the parties’ stated positions.

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