Alan Petlak, the mediator that gets results.

Alan S. Petlak

Exclusively with Judicate West

https://www.judicatewest.com/adr/alan-petlak

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Alan, a mediator on Judicate West's exclusive mediation roster, provides creative solutions to the most complicated business disputes. He uses both a facilitative and evaluative approach to narrow the issues and focus the parties on settlement.

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Uncertainty of Litigation Led Alan Petlak into Mediation

Judicate West neutral Alan S. Petlak relies on preparation, patience and trust to resolve complex consumer finance, real estate and personal injury disputes, often stepping in to keep negotiations moving toward settlement. Read More

When Walking Out Isn't the End of the Mediation

Not too long ago, I mediated a case for the second time. The first session, nearly a year earlier, ended where many do: the parties were miles apart, entrenched, and unconvinced settlement was possible. Fast forward to round two. Trial was a month away. The defendant had new counsel and was exceptionally well prepared to try the case. More importantly, both sides arrived newly committed to resolving it. Read More

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Alan did a great job of bringing the parties together to settle a matter that I did not believe would settle.

Alan understood the legal issues from the get-go which allowed the parties to focus on resolving the matter instead of educating the mediator.

Alan put my client at ease and his calm demeanor and patience were instrumental in bringing about the settlement.

Alan brought up issues that I had not even focused upon which helped bring the parties together.

Alan, thank you for resolving this case. My client and I were both overjoyed with the result!

Alan blends legal insight with a practical business approach which my business clients appreciate.

I would definitely use Alan again particularly for my most difficult mediations.