Experience, perspective and persistence that resolve disputes 

Michael D. Schissel, Mediator
 

What Clients & Colleagues Say About Michael

 

• “A brilliant lawyer” with “an instinctual ability to see and understand opposing views."

• “Achieves resolutions in even the most seemingly intractable situations.”

• “Widely respected for his exceptional and practical problem-solving skills.”

• “Able to distill complex legal issues down to what actually matters.”

• “A mediator who gives each party an unvarnished view of their case.”

• “A unique and compelling combination of intelligence, understanding, experience and practicality.”

• "Inspires confidence in mediation participants."

• "Immerses himself in the legal and factual issues."

• “Quickly gets to the core of the parties’ disagreement.”

• “Thoroughly prepared, patient and persistent.”

• “Treats everyone with respect.”

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Michael has more than 40 years of experience representing Fortune 100 companies and individuals as a trusted advisor and as a trial lawyer in high-stakes litigation (representing both plaintiffs and defendants), making him uniquely suited to facilitate the resolution of complex commercial, business and employment disputes in a wide variety of industries and substantive areas.  Michael has a deep reservoir of experience in alternative dispute resolution having mediated countless matters, both as an advocate for parties and as the neutral, as well as having arbitrated before various tribunals including the American Arbitration Association, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, and JAMS.

 

Michael is passionate about the mediation process and prides himself on immersing himself in the details of your disputes so that he is in the best position to bring the parties together in a mutually acceptable resolution. Michael is adept at identifying the sticking point of a dispute and applying the mediation process and technique most likely to achieve resolution.  Michael is extremely persistent and will not give up until all avenues of settlement have been explored.