When disputes arise, the path to resolution can either smooth the way to stability or deepen existing challenges. That’s where the power of Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) comes into play. At Gavin/Solmonese, our ADR practice is led by Ted Gavin, a certified professional mediator with advanced degrees in dispute resolution from the globally recognized Straus Institute at the Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law.
In addition to being a National Certified Professional Mediator (NCPM), Ted is a Certified Turnaround Professional (CTP) and a member of Mediators Beyond Borders International (MBBI). Gavin/Solmonese brings both urgency and sensitivity to every engagement, offering skilled, impartial mediation services that help organizations reach timely, amicable, and effective resolutions.
Mediation and ADR offer favorable alternatives to conventional litigation, which can be lengthy, costly, and rancorous. These strategies provide a structured framework for disputing parties to come together and resolve their differences in a more collaborative, confidential, and less adversarial environment. By focusing on mutual interests rather than entrenched positions, mediation and ADR can lead to outcomes that are agreeable to all parties involved, often preserving business relationships in the process.
At Gavin/Solmonese, our mediation and ADR services are led by seasoned professionals with deep expertise in conflict resolution and corporate recovery. We employ a variety of techniques tailored to the specific needs of the dispute, whether it involves negotiating with creditors, addressing shareholder conflicts, or settling contractual disagreements. Our approach is rooted in facilitation, where we act as neutral intermediaries, guiding parties toward mutually beneficial agreements.
Our team is led by Ted Gavin, a nationally recognized expert in mediation. In addition to being a National Certified Professional Mediator (NCPM), Ted is a Certified Turnaround Professional (CTP) and a member of Mediators Beyond Borders International (MBBI). He served as Chairman of the American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) from 2020 to 2021, and received the prestigious Turnaround Atlas Leadership Achievement Award honoring those individuals who, over the years, have contributed to successful turnarounds resulting in revitalized companies, an improved local economy, and job creation. His experience, both as plaintiff and as expert for plaintiffs and defendants in litigation gives him the insight to understand conflict from the ground up and the ability to help disputants find the path to resolution.