By Kelly K. James   Christopher “Smitty” Smith didn’t intend to become a mediator — or even an attorney. A volcano changed all that.   “I was going to go to medical school and a …

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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 …

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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 & …

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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 …

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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 …

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