Results Matter

Many attorneys in Michigan offer alternative dispute resolution services, either as their sole focus or as a part of their current practice.  How is an attorney supposed to choose a mediator/arbitrator that delivers results?  Look at their record of success.

“The courtesy, respect for all the parties and diligence David showed was absolutely key to this [settlement]“

“I certainly believe that the case would not have settled, but for your determination”

“Thank you for your cooperation and patience in helping us to resolve this most difficult matter. Frankly, you did that which I thought could not be done…”

“I write to let you know what a fine job Mr. A. David Baumhart III did in achieving a settlement in [my] case…[h]e took a very tough case to settle and through his skill, tenacity, perserverence, and savior faire brought about a settlement- a settlement, quite frankly, I never thought would happen.”

Praise From the Bench

“Thank you for your work on behalf of the court. Your professionalism and diligence made the settlement program an unqualified success.”

“I have yet to encounter anyone, other than you, who had the unconditional respect of every jurist on this Court. There is no higher praise for a man so dedicated and brilliant at his craft.”

“Thank you for all you have done for the Court…your professionalism and integrity in performing this job was and is recognized and appreciated by the bench and bar.  You were a great asset.”

“…(I)t has been our privilege to have you on our team. You skills in mediation have been outstanding and the program owes its success in large part to your efforts. We will miss both you and your work. We wish you well and every success. I hope that the litigants you have helped in the past seek you out in the future because I know they will be well served.”   

2000 Confidential Survey of Participants in the Court of Appeals Settlement Program

• Dave Baumhart does an excellent job. He has a good manner about him and conducts the facilitation in a very professional manner
• I have been through two settlement conferences (both with Mr. Baumhart) and found them to be very useful. One of the cases did settle. Mr. Baumhart was excellent in his facilitation of the process
• David Baumhart is the only moderator who has been involved in the settlement negotiations in my cases. He does an excellent job by educating the parties about the weaknesses of their cases and in trying very hard to get parties to move toward settlement in cases where there is a possibility of settlement. Mr. Baumhart continues settlement negotiations evern after the settlement conference, which sometimes results in settlements.
• David Baumhart was an excellent facilitator
• As lead trial counsel I was impressed with the knowledge and experience of the settlement attorney at the COA
• Process got recalcitrant co-defendant to move. A very good program. Far superior to 6th Circuit.  Baumhart [is] great.
• Dave did an excellent job
• [This case] settled because there was a court-ordered settlement conference and Mr. Baumhart educated the plaintiff’s counsel about the weaknesses of his client’s position. He also continued the settlement negotiations after the conference was over

*Attributions and References for the above testimonials are availble upon request