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Although the North Carolina Association of Professional Family Mediators does not verify credentials of any of its members, providers listed on this page have stated that they meet the minimum criteria established by the NCAPFM membership for listing.  We encourage any person considering the services of these providers to contact the provider directly for more information on their credentials, experience, or qualifications. If you wish to review the minimum requirements for listing, please click HERE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Western NC - Zone 1

 

 

Barbara Ann Davis

Barbara Ann Davis, PLLC

Asheville

(828) 281-0446 ofc

(828) 285-0446 fax

bdavis@BarbaraAnnDavis.com

www.BarbaraAnnDavis.com

Mediating since 1983; certified in family financial, community, superior court, workers comp, and permanency mediation (DSS). Barbara is also a Collaborative Law attorney, and is willing to travel within 1.5 hours of Asheville. Former commissioner with the Dispute Resolution Commission of NC; Undergrad degree in Interpersonal Communication Studies; Mediation & Collaborative Law trainer, cyclist and musician in a contra dance band.

 

Michael W. Drye

Michael W. Drye, P.C.

Asheville

(828) 298-1484 ofc

(828) 298-1470 fax

michael@dryelaw.com

www.ncmediators.org/michael-drye

I have mediated more than 1000 cases involving family law issues, some of them complex, including equitable distribution, alimony, post-separation support, child custody, child support. I am equally comfortable in settings where attorneys and CPAs accompany the parties to mediation or in settings with just the parties present.

 

 

Kathleen Johnson

Mediation-Conflict Resolution

Alexander

(828) 683-0089 ofc

(828) 683-9802 fax

kgjohnson@Mediation-ConflictResolution.com

www.Mediation-ConflictResolution.com

Assist clients by helping them to help themselves resolve conflict. (Can intercede as much as desired or required). Handle all aspects of conflict resolution (divorce, family, civil). Trained professional mediator as well as Parent Coordinator, with offices located approximately 10 miles from Asheville. Convenient to Buncombe and surrounding counties. website: www.mediation-conflictresolution.com.

 

Celia O'Briant
Asheville
(828) 674-3010  ofc

(336) 868-4070  fax
celia@celiaobriant.com

www.ncmediators.org/celia-obriant

 

 Working Together to Make Plans for Your Future

When decisions need to be your own, make them carefully, gracefully, and thoroughly

21 Years Experience in mediation and mediation training

Three NC offices & Available Statewide

919-624-3310 * 336-402-3010 * 828-674-3010

 

NC-DRC Certified Mediator: Superior Court and Family Financial

Parenting Coordinator

 

 

 

Sara Bensman

Sara Bensman Mediation & Consulting

Asheville

(828) 279-8166 ofc

sarabensman@gmail.com

www.sarabensman.com

My aim in my practice is to assist people in making healthy decisions for themselves and their children while reducing the tension and animosity that leads to conflict and stress. Several conditions support this in mediation and parenting coordination: A safe setting where people know that they can speak and their words will be heard. A focus on shared goals and interests rather than being right or winning. A neutral facilitator who can guide people through the process, maintaining an eye for the solutions and preventing wasted time and energy. I am an Advanced Practitioner in Family Mediation with the Association for Conflict Resolution and Custody and Visitation Mediator with the NC Administrative Office of the Court.

 

 

 

Allyson Stone
Black Mountain
(207) 542-3721 cell

(828) 357-8356 fax

www.mediationcollaborativelaw.com

allysonstone@aol.com

 

I am willing to travel for mediations. Having worked in general practice for a number of years, I am comfortable mediating many types of cases. I am certified by the N.C. Dispute Resolution Commission in Superior Court and Family Financial mediation. In family matters, I am comfortable mediating all aspects of custody, parenting/children plans, separation, and divorce.

 

 

 

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Western NC - Zone 2

 

Susan Cox
Charlotte
(704) 556-1798 ofc

(704) 521-2622 fax
scox44@earthlink.net

www.SusanCoxMediation.com

Susan Cox has been mediating since 1983. Her practice includes parenting and financial issues of divorce, parent-child, elder care, stepfamily, and other family issues. She can do multi-party mediation, EEO, community, family business and neighborhood disputes. Advanced Practitioner, Association for Conflict Resolution; board member, N.C. Association of Professional Family Mediators. Masters in Social Work.

 

Scott R. Hardy
Carolina Divorce Mediators, LLC
Charlotte/Lake Norman

(704) 896-5882

(704) 968-8880
srhardy (at) CharlotteMediationGroup.com
www.CarolinaDivorceMediators.com

 

Scott Hardy, www.CarolinaDivorceMediators.com, Charlotte, NC, 704-896-5882

 

Scott is a divorce mediator who minimizes emotional distress and financial costs of court by guiding clients in a thorough step-by-step process that builds long-lasting agreements. He carefully coordinates the development of comprehensive parenting agreements that minimizes future disputes having minimal impact on the children.  Board member of the NC Association of Professional Family Mediators, and member NC Bar (Dispute Resolution).

 

 

Marianne M. Haynes
Charlotte
(704) 299-6452
mlmhaynes@yahoo.com

www.themediator.pro

 

Helping you resolve disputes and make your own decisions. Separation, divorce, family, eldercare, workplace Conflicts are draining - emotionally, financially. Options can be found to costly, impersonal legal system. Distance Mediation available Advanced Practitioner, Association for Conflict Resolution Past-president, NC Association for Conflict Resolution DRC Certified Mediator MS Human Resource Management

 

Andy Silver

Resolution Experts

Charlotte

(704) 375-1124

www.ResolutionExperts.com

Andy@ResolutionExperts.com

Andy Silver ResolutionExperts.com Andy@ResolutionExperts.com Charlotte NC Phone 704-375-1124.  Private practice as a divorce mediator since 1999 Advanced certification in NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Certified Estate and Adult Caregiver Mediator Certified Dispute Resolution Commission Mediator Master's degree in Conflict Resolution

 

 

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Western NC - Zone 3

 

 

Neil F. Sandler
Sandler Legal and Mediation Services

Mooresville

(704) 662-3966 ofc

(704) 662-3469 fax

neilsandler@roadrunner.com

 

 

 

Louis S. Wetmore
Hickory

(828) 624-4123  ofc

lou.wetmore@wetmoremediation.com

 

 

 

Melissa Gaines Johnson
Mediation and Restorative Justice Center, Inc.
Boone

(828) 264-3040  ofc

(828) 773-1550  mobile

(828) 265-3041  fax

blueridgedisp40@bellsouth.net

 

 

 

Terri C. Masiello
Statesville

(704) 775-3169 ofc

Imediationwithterri@gmail.com

Mediation is a means for people to maintain control over their lives and, in a dignified and satisfying way, clarify issues and resolve conflicts. Terri has 16 years of diverse mediation experience; call her for a free 30 minute telephone consultation to find out if mediation is the best process for you.

 

 

 

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Western NC - Zone 4

 

 

Thomas D. Robins
Asheboro
(336) 629-2121
tomrobins@triad.rr.com


Certified by the Administrative Office of the Courts, Dispute Resolution, Superior Court Mediator and Family Financial Mediator.  I have been a Superior Court Mediator since 1995 and a Family Financial Mediator since 1997.  My primary area of practice is Family Law.

 

 

Mary R. Blanton
Blanton Law Firm, PA

Salisbury
(704) 637-1100

(704) 637-1500 fax
mrb@blantonlawfirm.com

http://www.blantonlawfirm.com

 

Ms. Blanton is a Board Certified Family Law Specialist, Certified family & financial mediator, parenting coordinator, and guardianship/ estate mediator. She also offers Christian conciliation/mediation and small business mediations as part of her practice. She is available for mediations in Rowan and surrounding counties.

 

 

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Central NC - Zone 1

 

 

Dwight G. West
Burlington

Divorce Mediation Services

(336) 228-1170 ofc

(336) 269-2255 cell
dwestncmediator@triad.rr.com 

Dwight is an experienced mediator, has been practicing since 1996 and has an M. Ed in Counseling. He has good experience in working with couples through marital separation agreements and other family conflicts; an experienced Superior Court Mediator; he is experienced in Workers' Compensation and State Tort Claims Mediations; he has preformed many Civil Criminal Court Mediations and is currently developing an Elder Mediation Practice to work with families in conflict due to issues related to their aging parents. His availability is throughout the State and he is available in all NC Court Districts.

 

Frank A. Campbell
Greensboro
frank.campbell@clearwire.net

www.frankcampbell.com

 

Frank A. Campbell is a former District Court Judge who as a mediator helps divorcing couples resolve issues and reach agreements that are in the best interest of the family. A graduate of Duke Law School, Frank has mediated more than 3,000 matters in a wide range of disputes including family law. The NC Dispute Resolution Commission has certified Frank as a superior court and family financial mediator.

 

Marilyn Cahoon

Marilyn Cahoon, Attorney at Law
Greensboro
(336) 275-2888

www.cahoonlaw.com

 

 

William L. "Bill" Daisy
Greensboro

336-558-4255 ofc

wldmediations@gmail.com

 

Bill is a former District Court Judge who served for 24 years on the bench and presided over thousands of domestic cases, including those involving child custody, child support, spousal support, and equitable distribution issues. Since retiring and completing mediation training, he has helped many couples, both those with and without attorneys, try to find a resolution of the issues in dispute between them. 

 

 

Celia O'Briant

Greensboro
(336) 402-3010  ofc

(336) 868-4070  fax
celia@celiaobriant.com

www.ncmediators.org/celia-obriant

 

 Working Together to Make Plans for Your Future

When decisions need to be your own, make them carefully, gracefully, and thoroughly

21 Years Experience in mediation and mediation training

Three NC offices & Available Statewide

919-624-3310 * 336-402-3010 * 828-674-3010

 

NC-DRC Certified Mediator: Superior Court and Family Financial

Parenting Coordinator

 

 

 

Diane Q. Hamrick
High Point
(336) 883-7808 ofc

(336) 210-3765 cell

dqhamrick@aol.com

 

A practicing attorney for over 30 years, and a trained and experienced mediator for over 20 years, Diane has the expertise, the experience and the wisdom to guide parties to a settlement in family law matters, property disputes, employment issues, as well as conflicts in the commercial arena.

 

 

 

Nancy J. Stevens
High Point

(336) 412-7818   Guilford County Custody Mediation Office
(336) 202-4432   Private Mediation & Parenting Coordination Clients

(336) 217-8411   fax
nstevens@triad.rr.com

 

Nancy’s experience includes over 2600 custody mediations as a mediator for the Administrative Office of the Courts. Exhibiting a calm demeanor and a high level of professionalism, Nancy is patient, optimistic and persistent during mediation sessions. She is available for custody mediations and parenting coordination, but does not handle the financial issues of divorce. • MA Psychology, Michigan State University, 1980 • Over 400 hours of mediation training • Past President of NC Association of Professional Family Mediators • Member, Association of Family & Conciliation Courts • NC Dispute Resolution Commission certified Superior Court mediator

 

 

 

John K. Motsinger
Winston-Salem
(336) 830-4729 cell

john.motsinger@gmail.com

John Motsinger, founding member and past president of the NC Association of Professional Family Mediators, has practiced conflict management for over two decades. He was the first person certified as a Family Financial mediator by the NC Dispute Resolution Commission and spearheaded the first DRC-approved divorce mediation training.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Central NC - Zone 2

 

 

Richard J. Igou
Durham
(919) 682-3517 ofc

igou@earthlink.net

www.igoumediation.com

 

A mediator since 1990, Rick is also an attorney practicing collaborative family law. He is certified by the NCDRC as a Family Financial and Superior Court Mediator and has served on the Council of the Dispute Resolution Section of the NCBA. He is committed to a cooperative and collaborative approach to the resolution of conflicts of all types.

 

 

 

Gabriela J. Matthews

Gabriela J. Matthews & Associates
Durham
(919) 956-7888 ofc

(855) 422-6288 fax

gabriela@ncdivorcelawyer.com

www.ncdivorcelawyer.com

 

 

 

Claudia Kelsey
Kelsey Mediation Practice

Raleigh
(919) 418-1043

(919) 859-3315
ckelsey@mindspring.com

 

Kelsey Mediation Practice is committed to resolving workplace, family, or business disputes through a confidential, comprehensive, and caring mediation process.  Claudia is an Advanced Practitioner Member of the Association for Conflict Resolution and a past-President of the North Carolina Association of Professional Family Mediators.  Specializing in Parenting Plans and Post-Divorce Parenting Plan Modifications

 

 

 

Doug Koenig

Law Offices of Douglas E. Koenig, PLLC
Hillsborough
(919) 883-2800 ofc

dougkoeniglaw@gmail.com

www.dougkoeniglaw.com

Doug Koenig is a mediator attorney in Hillsborough, North Carolina, focused on Elder Law and wills, estates, and trusts. I am VA Accredited and will accept referrals in the Greensboro area.

 

 

Art Lieberman

Raleigh
(919) 848-9282
(919) 848-9284 fax
Lieberman@FairDivorce.com

http://www.FairDivorce.com

 

I recognize the interplay of the legal, financial, and emotional aspects of divorce. So I strive to minimize your stress in making those tough decisions, in an informal yet structured environment allowing for creative decisions. Divorce shouldn’t be strictly a legalistic process, but rather one of negotiation with compassion. [Free consultation.]

 

 

Celia O'Briant
Raleigh/Durham
(919) 624-3310  ofc

(336) 868-4070  fax
celia@celiaobriant.com

www.ncmediators.org/celia-obriant

 

 Working Together to Make Plans for Your Future

When decisions need to be your own, make them carefully, gracefully, and thoroughly

21 Years Experience in mediation and mediation training

Three NC offices & Available Statewide

919-624-3310 * 336-402-3010 * 828-674-3010

 

NC-DRC Certified Mediator: Superior Court and Family Financial

Parenting Coordinator

 

 

Judy L. Whisnant
Durham
(919) 688-6860  ofc

ijudywhisnantlaw@gmail.com

www.judywhisnantlaw.com

Mediation appeals to my values that everyone deserves fair treatment and equal justice. I can help you talk to each other; shrink your oversized expectations; expand your possibilities; work with the nitty-gritty details; and keep your eyes on the prize.

 

 

 

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Central NC - Zone 3

 

 

 

W. Michael Haswell
Pikeville
(919) 828-4011
haswell@haswellmediation.com
www.Haswellmediation.com

 

   More than thirty years in dispute resolution.

   Certified through the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission.

   Divorce: equitable distribution and parenting plans.

   Family disputes: eldercare, step parenting, guardianship, family business.

   Available to mediate with and without attorneys present

 

 

 

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Central NC - Zone 4

 

 

 

Michael Wayland
Fayetteville
(614) 774-3766
mwayland@methodist.edu

www.ChristianDivorceServices.com


Mr. Wayland is a Christian mediator who works with families when reconciliation has failed and divorce is imminent. He mediates nationally and specializes in family financial issues, family businesses, executive compensation, and customized parent plans for children.

 

 

 

Art Lieberman

Fayetteville
(910) 916-4826
Lieberman@FairDivorce.com

http://www.FairDivorce.com

 

I recognize the interplay of the legal, financial, and emotional aspects of divorce. So I strive to minimize your stress in making those tough decisions, in an informal yet structured environment allowing for creative decisions. Divorce shouldn’t be strictly a legalistic process, but rather one of negotiation with compassion. [Free consultation.]

 

 

 

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Eastern NC  Zone 1

 

Steven R. Stroud

Steven R. Stroud, PLLC

Rocky Mount

(252) 446-0042

(252) 446-5906 fax

srstroud@divorcelaw1.net

www.divorcesolutionsnc.com

Steve is a father, family law attorney and certified mediator. He has over 20 years experience, with strong emphasis in equitable distribution, parenting, elder care, alimony, step-family, business and farming matters. He is available throughout the state and practices in Nash, Wilson and Edgecombe counties. Telephone and online mediation available.

 

 

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