ADR Options available

Mediation is a voluntary, confidential process in which a neutral third party works with litigants to identify points on which they may reach agreement. 

While a court may order parties to participate in mediation, the mediator has no power to require the parties to settle or to settle on specified terms. The process provides greater oppor

Mediation is a voluntary, confidential process in which a neutral third party works with litigants to identify points on which they may reach agreement. 

While a court may order parties to participate in mediation, the mediator has no power to require the parties to settle or to settle on specified terms. The process provides greater opportunity for client participation than does most of the litigation process, which contributes to its high success rate. 

Kate offers in-person mediation at her offices, conveniently located just off I-94 in Pewaukee, or at a location of the parties' choosing. Virtual mediations are also available at the parties' request.

Early Neutral Evaluation (ENE) is a non-binding process in which litigants present a neutral evaluator with experience in the subject matter of the lawsuit with confidential, condensed case presentations through briefing and oral presentations. The evaluator issues a confidential opinion that the parties can use to evaluate the strengths 

Early Neutral Evaluation (ENE) is a non-binding process in which litigants present a neutral evaluator with experience in the subject matter of the lawsuit with confidential, condensed case presentations through briefing and oral presentations. The evaluator issues a confidential opinion that the parties can use to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of their respective cases.

The confidential evaluation is not revealed to the court and may be used to facilitate settlement or to narrow the issues for discovery or trial. 

Kate currently offers ENE for condemnation cases, civil rights claims, and commercial disputes. 

If you are interested in scheduling or finding out more about ENE, call or email Kate for additional information.

A moderated settlement conference is similar to early neutral evaluation, but is less formal. 

The parties present brief oral presentations, and the moderator provides an oral advisory opinion to aid the parties in negotiating. The process is confidential and non-binding.

Moderated settlement conferences take place in person, either at Kate

A moderated settlement conference is similar to early neutral evaluation, but is less formal. 

The parties present brief oral presentations, and the moderator provides an oral advisory opinion to aid the parties in negotiating. The process is confidential and non-binding.

Moderated settlement conferences take place in person, either at Kate's office or at a location of the parties' choosing. These conferences are available for any civil case type other than small claims.

If you are interested in scheduling a moderated settlement conference, call or email Kate for additional information.