Mediation Testimonials
Ms. Sloat was professional, communicative, and moved the Parties to a settlement that no one thought would occur
It is rare to find a mediator who is both pleasant to work with in the midst of a very complicated situation and firm enough to get the job done. We presented Ms. Sloat with a case involving a lot of moving parts and she took the time to not only understand all of the moving parts, but to ensure that both sides knew where each other were coming from and where the middle might occur. Due to the complexity of our matter, we engaged in both a Zoom mediation and in-person mediation with Ms. Sloat. In both realms, Ms. Sloat was professional, communicative, and moved the Parties to a settlement that no one thought would occur, especially when one of the Parties was self-represented. Additionally, her offices were well-appointed and her staff was very accommodating. I would highly recommend Ms. Sloat as a mediator for any civil matter, whether in-person or via Zoom.
A. McLaughlin, Esq.
A mediator capable of applying mediation the theory and technique to the cases in front of her
I was originally trained as a mediator in 1992. I taught conflict management at the university level between 1995 and 2013. In the last 25 years I have participated in a supportive role in dozens of mediations. It is with that expertise in the field of conflict resolution and mediation that I give Karen Sloat 5 stars.
So many attorney mediators just do what they were trained to do in law school– analyze the case and argue the merits. That often results in the same adversarial contest and entrenchment that gave rise to the lawsuit to begin with. Skilled mediators, like Ms. Sloat, do more than that. They identify parties needs and work to achieve outcomes that meet those needs. They approach resolution of conflict as a collaboration, rather than a zero-sum game and encourage parties to view negotiations from that perspective. These are the ways in which Karen Sloat showed us she is not just a lawyer relying on what she learned in law school, but a mediator capable of applying mediation the theory and technique to the cases in front of her. It is beyond the scope of this short review to comment on Ms. Sloat’s communication and facilitation skills, capacity for neutrality, etc. Suffice to say that if she didn’t have those in abundance too, she would not be the very capable, dedicated mediator I observed during a recent mediation.
Mark Watkins, Ph.D.: Able To Help, Mediation and Legal Documents
I would recommend her services to anyone looking to get a case resolved
I recently had the pleasure of mediating a case involving complex legal issues, intricate facts and difficult personalities with Ms. Karen Sloat. She immediately set my client at ease with her effective communication, objectivity and perseverance. Additionally, she does not waste time. She is able to identify the issues and address them efficiently and objectively. I would recommend her services to anyone looking to get a case resolved. I look forward to the opportunity to work with her again.
Sergio Gutierrez, Esq., Law Offices of Sergio A. Gutierrez
She was well prepared at the outset and quickly tackled both the substantive and pragmatic issues
“Karen Sloat is an excellent mediator with the ability to cut through to the core issues that can make or break a settlement. She was well prepared at the outset and quickly tackled both the substantive and pragmatic issues that both sides needed to address to get the case resolved.”
Idin Kashefipour, Esq., Partner, Messner Reeves, LLP
She is prepared, has thoughtful follow-up questions
Karen’s approach to resolution is one that instills confidence. She is prepared, has thoughtful follow-up questions for myself or my client, and her insight into what I may not see that I should be seeing is always appreciated. More importantly, I know she is doing the same to “the other room.” That is why I always throw her name in the hat. I know at the end of the day she’s given everything to move both sides towards each other to get the deal done.
Ron Zambrano, Esq., West Coast Trial Lawyers
Karen Sloat brought the parties together and resolved a matter that I thought was unresolvable
After meticulous consideration of the of the case and circumstances affecting the parties, Karen Sloat brought the parties together and resolved a matter that I thought was unresolvable.
Todd J., Esq.
She was able to get a very challenging matter resolved efficiently
Karen’s calm and measured approach was effective during a highly charged and emotional mediation on all sides. She was able to get a very challenging matter resolved efficiently on the day of mediation.
Lara Shortz – Office Managing Partner – Employment Advice, Counsel & Executive Disputes Chair Michelman & Robinson, LLP
