Mediation

Mediation allows parties to resolve their dispute without litigating the matter in court. This process is often faster, confidential and less expensive.

Twenty-First Judicial District Mediator List

The information contained on this list is supplied by the providers themselves. Being included on this list does not mean a provider is recommended or approved by the court. The court has not made any attempt to validate the information. These providers are listed alphabetically, with no ranking on any basis. Click on the mediator's name to view resume information. You may also visit the Office of Dispute Resolution for additional information regarding mediation services. (Please be aware that by clicking on these links, you will be leaving the 21st Judicial District Web Site.  To return, hit the "back" key on your browser or bookmark us at:  http://www.mesacourt.org.)

Name Background Phone Type of Mediation Address
Brown, Harry mediator 270-1807 All Types 1600 Ute Ave. #10 Grand Jct 81501
Ela, William retired judge 872-3334 All Types 30507 L Road Hotchkiss 81419
Gaty, Christopher attorney 858-3815 All Types 138 S. Park Square Fruita 81521
Hanlon, Clay attorney 245-4500 All Types 4329 Racquet Ct. Grand Jct 81506
Hermundstad, Sara attorney 241-0158 All Types P.O. Box 2539 Grand Jct 81502
Hoff, Patti mediator 434-9361 All Types 637 29 1/4 Rd Grand Jct 81504
Kara, Nancy attorney 263-8330 All Types 225 N. 5th St, #701 Grand Jct 81501
Landman, Steve mediator 245-6627 Type 1 Only 726 Colorado Ave. Grand Jct 81501
Mueller, Amy K. mediator 245-1009 All Types 902 Colorado Ave. Grand Jct 81501
Nelson, Hanneke mediator 874-7779 Types 1,3,4 Only P.O. Box 4 Grand Jct 81502
McAninch, Leslie mediator 970-9184 Types 1,3 only P.O. Box 128 Glade Park 81523
Miller, Stan mediator 241-2948 Type 1 1170 Colorado Grand Jct 81501
Paradis, Jean mediator 260-5557 Types 1,3,4 Only 604 Rico Way Grand Jct 81506
Skinner, Joe attorney 250-9832 Types 2,3,4,5 Only Alpine Bank Bldg, Rm 820 Grand Jct 81501
St. John, Brenda mediator 242-6544 Types 1,3,4 only   Grand Jct 81501
Winslow, Tricia mediator 249-6250 Types 1,3,4 only P.O. Box 1019 Montrose 81402

Mediation, arbitration, or other alternative dispute resolution (ADR) are methods by which parties may avoid costly and time consuming litigation. ADR procedures are less formal and parties maintain more control than if the case goes to court. Professional mediation organizations often adopt recommended levels of training for practicing mediation.

TYPES:

1 - divorce/custody

2 - criminal

3 - employment

4 - civil         5 -  probate

 * Denotes Professional Organization Members

To find out more about ADR, go to:  http://www.courts.state.co.us/Administration/Unit.cfm/Unit/odr

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