Client Comments

The following comments have been shared with us about our mediators:

JANE WHEATCRAFT

"My expectations were met with an explanation point.  Thanks so much. "  - K. White, defense attorney

"Great job.  Case settled.  I really only have good things to say." - A. Givens, Plaintiff's attorney

"Judge Wheatcraft possesses a unique blend of poise, persuasion and persistence."  - K. White, Defense Attorney

 ".  . . helping the parties to get appropriate money damages.  Total satisfaction."   - B. Hghers,  Plaintiff's attorney

"As I hoped and expected, Judge Wheatcraft was able to explain to the plaintiffs the risks of trial and the certainty of settlement.  My claims rep wants to use her in all the Sumner County cases. " - W. Smith,  Defense Attorney

"Bringing the parties to the table and establishing a dialogue.  Great help in explaining to the client the realities faced in a jury trial.  10+ on efficient and persistence of mediator. "  - Plaintiff's attorney

TOBY GILLEY

"All 10s for results, preparation, value, likelihood of using service and efficiency and persistence of mediator.   The mediator did well."  - Plaintiff's attorney

"All 10s  All expectations were met."  - Defense attorney

"Very well done.  Likely will use his services again."   - Plaintiff's attorney.

"Toby did an excellent job."   - Plaintiff's attorney

"Toby did a great job.  All 10s. "   - K. Catron, Defense Attorney

"Toby made my clients feel relaxed.  He gained my trust rather immediately with his demeanor.  I was very pleased.  I would assume he had to deal with the other side in a much different fashion."   - J. Ford,  Plaintiff's attorney. 

MARIETTA SHIPLEY

"Expectations met, Some Delays Encountered.  Thanks Marietta for your professionalism and your compassion."
                           Plaintiff in Collaborative Practice Divorce

"10 on Results.  Expectations were met and the matter settled. ' C. Duke, Defense Attorney

"Judge Shipley was masterful at listening to the respective clients and their counsel and helping the parties with a settlement that worked for the parties.  I have a great amount of respect for Judge Shipley and from prior experiences with her know how sound her judgment is and how well she can problem-solve."    - Plaintiff's Attorney

"All 10s due to this being a very informal setting which appears to have been very helpful to the mediator and attendees to ask further questions that would probably not have been asked in a formal setting.  This was helpful in settling the case."   - Defense representative

"Judge Shipley was a fantastic mediator and was able to help us settle a very difficult case.  She is always highly recommended." - J. Locklin, Defense Attorney

"10 out of 10.  You got the case settled.  Everything was done very well.  I particularly liked the expeditious conduct of the mediation.  No unnecessary delays."  -  Plaintiff's Attorney 

DAN McDOUGAL

"Professional performance, including preparation and facilitation."