Choosing a Mediator and Why Choose Marvin

What should you look for when you choose a mediator?  The qualifications of a mediator should be where you start.  These are questions you should ask of every mediator:

• Where did the mediator receive their training and what type of training was it?
• Does the mediator practice in the subject area that you require (i.e. divorce vs. commercial)?
• How much experience does the mediator have? (keep in mind that many poor mediators may have a lot of repetitive "bad" experience as well)
• What style of mediation does the mediator primarily use (facilitative, evaluative or transformative)?
• What is the mediator's settlement rate?
• Is mediation the primary business of the mediator (vs. law, therapy or accounting)?
• Is the mediator a member of and active in professional mediation and conflict resolution groups?
• Is the mediator listed on a court roster or other roster?
• Does the mediator have convenient hours and location(s)?

Beyond these items, you should also feel comfortable with the mediator on a personal level.  After all, this is a person you will be having frank conversations with and divulging personal information to.

Why use Sanns and Marvin the Mediator?

• Marvin has the highest quality of training, from New York University and the New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators.
  • Training included supervised, hands-on mediation of real cases
• Marvin largely uses a facilitative style of mediation.
• The primary business of Sanns Mediation Services is mediation, not law or therapy. Marvin is a full-time mediator.
• Marvin is a member of and actively involved in the New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators (NJAPM).
• Marvin is a member of the roster of mediators for Superior Court in NJ.
• Marvin gives each divorce mediation client a free half hour consultation to determine if the couple will be comfortable with the mediator with no risk.
• Sanns brings convenience to clients:
  • Mediations can be held at your home or office
  • Offices located around the state -- bringing the mediator to you
  • Accepting credit cards for flexible payments
  • Night and weekend hours available to work around your busy work and life schedule