Get to Know our Neutrals

Tue, Oct 31st, 2023 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

Hon. Tabitha Ponder grew up understanding the importance of giving back. Now, as a mediator, and judge, she still finds time to give back to the legal community through the organizations she’s involved with, including …

Tue, Oct 3rd, 2023 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

When Judge Jason Harper was on the bench fulltime, he often sent civil cases to mediation. Now the former judge of Henry County State Court and current senior judge mediates fulltime at Miles Mediation & …

Wed, Sep 6th, 2023 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

Cade Parian didn’t launch his legal career intending to become a mediator. But it seems like he was destined to become one.   “One of my mentors, Tommy Greer, was a longtime mediator and was …

Wed, Aug 2nd, 2023 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

Family. Faith. Community. Blane McCarthy has built his career, and his life, in accordance with these values.  As a mediator, he strives to bring peace to people involved in contentious matters.   Blane knew early …

Wed, Jul 5th, 2023 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

Steve Dunn has built a successful career as an employment neutral by building on his ability to connect with people. The way he works, and lives, reveals his desire not only to connect, but to …

Mon, Jun 5th, 2023 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

A talented mediator is by nature a skilled communicator — someone who can listen to the parties and their attorneys, and who can communicate information in a way that helps creates consensus and lessen conflict, …

Thu, May 4th, 2023 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

The more complex, the better. That seems to be a rule of thumb for Barry Howard, both in his professional and personal lives.   As a mediator, Barry focuses on complex construction litigation cases, as …

Wed, Apr 5th, 2023 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

Talented chefs know that it takes more than quality ingredients to make a great meal – it takes rigorous planning and adherence to the order and sequence of a recipe. Arbitrator Leah Albert has created …

Tue, Mar 7th, 2023 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

Scratch the surface of any dedicated angler, and you’ll uncover someone who’s passionate about fishing. That’s the case with John McCorvey. He’s been fishing since he was a kid, and loves spending time out on …

Thu, Feb 2nd, 2023 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

  Elizabeth Hoppe is a woman of many interests ranging from art to stand-up comedy. She spent her legal career specializing in family law and is now taking the next step, mediating family law cases …