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Press ReleaseTed Sherwood Admitted as Fellow to the American College of Civil Trial Mediators
Accord Mediation and Arbitration proudly announces that its founder, Ted Sherwood, has been admitted as a Fellow to the prestigious American College of Civil Trial Mediators (ACCTM). Ted is the only Fellow from Oklahoma.
Accord Mediation & Arbitration Adds Meredith Lindaman
Accord Mediation & Arbitration is pleased to welcome Meredith Lindaman to our panel.
The Birth of the Dispute Resolutions Act
Learn about the beginnings of the 1986 Dispute Resolutions Act by its author, and Accord mediator, David Riggs.
Accord Mediation & Arbitration Welcomes M. David Riggs
David Riggs is and always has been a giant of the Plaintiff's bar for many years. It's an honor to welcome him as a mediator for Accord Mediation & Arbitration.
Accord Mediation & Arbitration Adds David A. Russell
Accord Mediation & Arbitration is proud to announce the addition of David A. Russell of Rodolf & Todd to its panel of mediators.
Accord Mediation & Arbitration Welcomes Eric Eissenstat
Accord Mediation & Arbitration is proud to announce the addition of Eric Eissenstat of Phillips Murrah to its panel of mediators.
Accord Mediation & Arbitration Welcomes C. William Threlkeld
Please join us in welcoming Bill Threlkeld to Accord Mediation & Arbitration's mediation panel.
Accord Mediation & Arbitration Adds Chad Moody
Accord Mediation & Arbitration is pleased to welcome Chad Moody as a mediator.
Mediation in Interesting Times
Accord Mediation is open and conducting online mediations. For the next 30 days, we will be mediating cases using Zoom Pro.
Accord Mediation Adds Robert Sartin to its Mediation Panel
Accord Mediationa and Arbitration is pleased to announce that Robert Sartin has joined Accord Mediation & Arbitration as one of our mediators.
Accord Mediation Welcomes Joe Farris to its Mediation Panel
Please join us in welcoming Joseph Farris to Accord Mediation & Arbitration's mediation panel.
Why Would a Judge Become a Mediator?
It's not unusual for judges to move into the field of civil mediation. Upon retiring from the bench in 2018, Honorable Mary Fitzgerald was asked by many attorneys if she intended to mediate cases. Read on as she explains why she chose Accord Mediation & Arbitration to develop her mediation skills after retiring from the bench.
Accord Mediation Welcomes Christian Tolen
Accord Mediation & Arbitration is happy to announce the addition of M. Christian Tolen as a mediator. Mr. Tolen obtained mediation training through the Tulsa County Adjunct Settlement Program and has mediated over 100 cases as an Adjunct Settlement Judge.
Accord Mediation Welcomes Judge Mary Fitzgerald and Danny Williams, Sr.
Accord Mediation & Arbitration is proud to welcome two of Oklahoma’s most respected attorneys to its mediation panel.
Ted Sherwood Receives 2019 TulsaPeople Lawyer of the Year Award
Ted Sherwood, Sr. of Accord Mediation and Arbitration, LLC and Sherwood, McCormick & Robert has received the 2019 "Lawyer of the Year" in Tulsa award for Personal Injury Litigation: Plaintiff.
How to Avoid Blowing Up a Mediation: Four Tips to Avoid Disaster and Destruction
Things can get intense in a mediation proceeding. John McCormick with Accord Mediation & Arbitration offers four ways to avoid blowing up a mediation and gain a satisfied client and successful resolution.
Advice from a Mediator: Strategies to Prevent Litigation
Mediator Hugh Robert with Accord Mediation & Arbitration offers strategies to prevent litigation. “My role in advising is not just on the legal or business structure side, but also an advisor to make them think about what happens “if” this happens."
A Fresh Set of Eyes: Getting the Most Out of Your Mediator
Can't see the forest for the trees? In this article, Ted Sherwood discusses how to get the most out of your mediator.
Mediation: Then and Now
In the 70s, mediation services as we know it were practically non-existent. Mediator John McCormick discusses the evolution of mediation and its benefits to both lawyer and client.
Lawsuit Protocol: Call attorneys, but Take Time for Business
This article spells out the effort that small business owners must put into protracted litigation and lawsuits. Accord Mediation & Arbitration can keep your business on track when hit with a lawsuit.
Anger, Tears, and Fear: Managing a Clients' Emotions During Mediation
Dealing with anger, fear, and tears in a mediation is part of the territory. In this article, Accord Mediation owner, Ted Sherwood, discusses 5 ways to deal with clients' emotions in order to successfully resolve conflict.