Richard Goldenhersh
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Overview

Richard Goldenhersh

Judge Richard P. Goldenhersh brings over four decades of trial and appellate judicial experience to his mediation practice. After earning his law degree in 1969, he began his legal career in private practice, representing both plaintiffs and defendants across a broad range of legal matters.

In 1975, Judge Goldenhersh was appointed Associate Circuit Judge in Illinois, where he served until 1982. He was then appointed Circuit Judge, a role he held until his election to the Illinois Appellate Court, 5th District, in 1988. He served on the Appellate Court for 30 years, including as Presiding Justice, until his retirement in 2018.

Throughout his career, Judge Goldenhersh has been recognized for his leadership and contributions to the legal profession. He has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Illinois Judges Association and the Richard J. Elrod Award from the Jewish Judges Association.

Affiliations and Leadership Roles

  • Past Chair and Current Member, Illinois State Bar Association Civil Practice and Procedure Section Council
  • Past President, Illinois Judges Association
  • Co-editor and Contributor, Illinois Causes of Action
  • Author, Summaries of Illinois Law, Southern Illinois University Law Review
  • Member, Complex Civil and Criminal Litigation Committee, Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts
  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • St. Clair County Bar Association
  • Missouri Bar

Judge Goldenhersh has also contributed to legal education by preparing handbooks for trial judges on complex civil litigation and criminal trials.

Accomplishments

  • Presiding Justice, Illinois Appellate Court, 5th District
  • Lifetime Achievement Award, Illinois Judges Association
  • Richard J. Elrod Award, Jewish Judges Association

Judge Goldenhersh’s extensive judicial experience, combined with his expertise in complex civil and criminal litigation, makes him a highly skilled mediator for resolving disputes efficiently and effectively. His dedication to justice and his leadership within the legal community continue to leave a lasting impact.

Education

  • USA&M Advanced Mediator Training
  • Illinois State Bar Association Mediation Course (2018)
  • LL.M., University of Virginia (2001)
  • J.D., Washington University in St. Louis School of Law (1969)
  • B.A., Washington University in St. Louis (1966)
Rates and Fees

Rates - Richard Goldenhersh

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Mediation Rates
2 Party Case: $225 per party; per hour
3 Party Case: $175 per party; per hour
4 Party Case: $150 per party; per hour
5+ Party Case: Flat Rate Available Upon Request

Travel time and expenses, including meals and lodging, billed separately and split equally among the parties at the Neutral's hourly rate.
Pre/Post Consultation & Document Review: Hourly Mediation/Arbitration Rate

Mediation Admin Fees
St. Louis Mediation Admin Fee - $250 per party

MEDIATION CANCELLATION POLICY

Mediations cancelled within 10 days of the mediation will be charged a cancellation fee of $500. However, mediations cancelled, rescheduled or settled within 24 hours of the mediation will be charged 4 hrs. of the Neutral's hourly rate . Cancellation fees shall be sent to the cancelling party unless otherwise agreed to by the parties.