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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 work has evolved to focus on mediation over the course of many years. After receiving my MA in Organization Development in 1991, I practiced primarily in the area of evaluation. In 2007, I became certified by the state of North Carolina to conduct Superior Court Settlement Conferences and then certified as a Family Mediator. I became Director of Mediation Services at the Mediation Center in Asheville in 2008 and mediated separating couples and community disputes, conducted trainings in mediation, and oversaw the youth programs. I’m currently an Advanced Practitioner Family Mediator with the Association for Conflict Resolution and a member of the North Carolina Association of Professional Mediators.

 

 

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 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 resolve conflict creatively and constructively, facilitating improved relationships through positive communication.

  • Family issues: separation/divorce; parent/child; elderly

  • Workplace dispute resolution

  • Healthcare

  • Online and telephone mediation - options for busy people


    Advance 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

     

     

    Ingrid M. Pruitt
    Just Solutions, NC

    Mooresville

    (704) 892-1337 ofc

    (704) 892-8009 fax

    Ingrid@IngridPruitt.com

    http://www.justsolutionsnc.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
    Just Solutions, NC

    Statesville

    (704) 775-3619 ofc

    Imediationwithterri@gmail.com

    http://www.justsolutionsnc.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

     

     

    Bill L. Daisy
    Greensboro

    336-558-4255 ofc

    wldmediations@gmail.com

     

    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

     

     

     

    Nancy J. Stevens
    High Point
    (336) 202-4432

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

     

    Nancy’s experience includes over 1500 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.

    • 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 • Member, Dispute Resolution Section of NC Bar Association • 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

    gabriela@ncdivorcelawyer.com

    www.ncdivorcelawyer.com

     

     

     

    Claudia Kelsey
    Kelsey Mediation Practice

    Raleigh
    (919) 418-1043
    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.

     

     

    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

     

     

     

     

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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

    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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