DIRECTORY OF LOCAL
MEDIATORS Friedman & Mirman Co., LPA
John M. Alton & Co., LPA
Friedman & Mirman Civil Solutions
John M. Alton
81Mill Street, Suite 300 Gahanna, OH 43230 Cell: (614) 439-6526 Email: jalton@johnalton.com Website: www.johnalton.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ john-alton-165ab213/ John Alton I NADN
1320 Dublin Road, Suite 101 Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: (614) 221-0090 Fax: (614) 221-7213 Website: https://www.friedmanmirman.com/ Alton
Services: Mediator in various civil litigation matters including business litigation, eminent domain, breach of contract, personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, product liability, medical device product liability, 1983 actions, intentional tort, political subdivision liability, employment, school law, legal malpractice, CSPA, insurance coverage and other civil litigation disputes; arbitrator in nursing home litigation disputes and other civil litigation matters. Degrees: B.A. Cum Laude with Distinction in Psychology, Duke University; J.D. Southern Methodist University Law School Fees: $400 per hour for preparation, the mediation itself and any post mediation matters. No retainer required or cancellation fee. Neutral Qualifications: Recognized in Ohio Super Lawyers 2021-2024 as a Super Lawyer in Alternative Dispute Resolution (Mediator or Arbitrator) and as one of Columbus’ Top 50 Lawyers; 46 years of civil litigation experience nearly equally divided between representation of defendants and plaintiffs, including more than 60 trials and service as a mediator hundreds of times throughout Ohio and in West Virginia, Kentucky, and Michigan and with lawyers and party decision makers in more than 20 states. Professional Affiliations: National Association of Distinguished Neutrals (2021-Present); American College of Trial Lawyers (Fellow, 2000-Present; Chair, State Committee, 2017-2019); Advocate, American Board of Trial Advocates (1996-Present; President, Ohio Chapter, 2022; Membership Chair, 2023-2024; Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (1997-2010).
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Services: We offer alternative dispute resolution services including mediation. During mediation, we strive to help families resolve their family law issues outside of a courtroom and assist families with moving forward in a positive manner.