Core Practice Areas
12 VerticalsAbout & Mediation Philosophy
Neutral ProfilePete is a certified mediator and arbitrator in both the United States and Canada. He is one of Canada’s Chartered Mediators and has completed over 3,800 mediations covering 13 countries and four continents. His portfolio of high-profile mediations includes working with the U.S. soldiers in Iraq, Afghanistan and Germany; a firefighters’ labor dispute; a wrongful death suit; several trade agreements between Asian countries; the kidnapping of a child to Japan during a custody battle and the murder of a celebrity. Pete’s corporate mediation focuses primarily on workplace issues, bullying, wrongful dismissal, contracts, morale and the alleged failures of parties to provide goods or services at the agreed price, at the agreed time and of the agreed quality. His outstanding family mediation skills center specifically on divorce & separation, wills & estates, as well as seniors’ issues. He founded several family support groups such as “Moving Forward” and “Children in the Middle”. Pete is the founder of “The Negotiators”, with offices in Atlanta, Denver, Chicago, Las Vegas, Calgary and Edmonton. He is also a regular judge at the World University Mediation Games held annually in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Finally, Pete is a certified Hostage Negotiator and Crisis Communications expert.
Credentials & Institutional Standing
Primary VerificationsLicense
Education
York University
BA · Political Science
Université de Caen
Certificate/Program · French
Sorbonne
Certificate/Program · International Law
Instituto Malaca
Certificate/Program · Spanish
Work History
1 PositionFounder
The Negotiators
Founder of firm with offices in Atlanta, Denver, Chicago, Las Vegas, Calgary and Edmonton.
Honors & Recognition
No honors on file.
Fees & Availability
Rate ScheduleStandard rates. Contact for custom arrangements.
| Format | Duration | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| IN_PERSON | HOURLY | $350 | Family Law Mediation |
| IN_PERSON | HOURLY | $450 | Commercial Contracts |
| IN_PERSON | HOURLY | $550 | Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Clause Drafting |
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