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Feedback digest by AAA-ICDR, 10 Jul 2018 This Feedback Digest has been updated to include 5 Feedbacks in 5 or more Mediations as of June 4, 2009. Parties and counsel who have used Richard Sher would overwhelmingly use his services again and would, without hesitation, recommend him to others. Typical of the comments reflecting Mr. Sher’s acceptability are: (i) I will use Richard Sher whenever I can. He is the best mediator in St. Louis; (ii) Richard is on par with other nationally reknowned mediators I have seen; (iii) He has always done an excellent job in my mediations; (iv) Richard is simply the best mediator in St. Louis. He seeks to understand the issues important to each party and offers creative solutions; and (v) Mr. Sher always comes well prepared to mediations. He invites the parties to provide written materials in advance explaining their positions. It is clear at the mediation that he thoroughly reviewed the submissions. He is very bright and insightful. He quickly grasps the issues and hones in on the heart of the matter. During the mediation, Mr. Sher is even-handed in his approach to each of the parteis, but he doesn’t allow either party to take an unreasonable position without challenge. He is receptive and respectful to the views of all involved in the mediation, but he holds each party accountable for their position. His friendly and professional personality and approach engenders trust and confidence in his efforts and in the mediation process. Mr. Sher also has years of experience as a trial lawyer which enables him to easily understand and relate to points made by attorneys representing the litigants. Mr. Sher’s mediation skills and abilities are rated as highly effective. Typical of feedback received in this regard are: (i) Richard is the smartest, most practical mediator I have ever dealt with. He is a quick study and he is excellent with lawyers and clients. I have had a lot of success with him; (ii) He has a flexible approach depending on the case, party and counsel. He is understandable by the parties and respected by counsel; (iii) He has the ability to identify the business needs of each party and to get the parties to recognize the strengths and weaknesses of their positions; (iv) He is even-handed, calm and aggressive where appropriate. He has the ability to see through the clutter and the patience to await the right time to push; and (v) I have found Mr. Sher to be the most skillful and effective mediator that I have experienced in nearly 30 years of practice. Mr. Sher is also highly regarded for his ability to effect a positive outcome. For example, one provider of feedback noted that in a tense environment, Mr. Sher keeps the issues moving toward resolution. He almost always obtains a successful result, and if not settled, the parties will know the issue or two still preventing settlement. Costs were widely reported as reasonable in the context of the value of the disputes mediated by Mr. Sher, and in general a very high degree of satisfaction was reported. No reportable negative comments have been received since Mr. Sher’s designation as an IMI Certified Mediator.
This feedback digest was last updated 5 June 2009.
by AAA-ICDR, 28 Mar 2024
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