Mediation for renewable energy

Balancing Aesthetics and Sustainability: The Art of Mediation for Renewable Energy

The Art of Mediation for Renewable Energy As a mediator who specializes in solar and other renewable energy matters, I often encounter situations where homeowners and HOAs have conflicting interests and expectations. One of the most common issues is the installation of solar panels, which can be seen as a benefit for the environment and […]

Conflict Resolution Services can help resolve your pending cases

Conflict Resolution Services Can Help Resolve Your Pending Cases!

We can help resolve your pending cases with our expert conflict resolution panelists. Introducing AB Conflict Resolution Services expert panelists. At AB Conflict Resolution Services we understand the challenges you face when it comes to resolving pending cases and achieving favorable outcomes for your clients. That’s why we would love to introduce you to the […]

Russ Carparelli Judicial Retention

Russell Carparelli on Judicial Retention

The full article appears in Colorado Politics Tuesday, September 12, 2022 edition.  ©2022 Colorado Politics.  All rights reserved. Hon. (Ret.) Russell E. Carparelli of AB Conflict Resolution Services recently spoke with Michael Karlik of Colorado Politics about the upcoming judicial retention on Colorado ballots. “This November, voters will decide whether to retain 135 judges across […]

Congratulations Julie Williamson, ESQ. – 2023 Best Lawyers Recognition

Julie Williamson, ESQ. – The Best Lawyers in America® for work in Arbitration and Commercial Litigation. Congratulations Julie on having been selected by your peers for recognition of your professional excellence in the 29th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® Julie Williamson is a skilled, logical and compassionate mediator and arbitrator who helps resolve […]

ADR Specialists

Why our ADR specialists are among the best in the industry

What makes our ADR specialists different? – Each member of our panel and ADR specialists establishes their own individual rates providing clients with the flexibility to select a panelist that matches the dynamics of their case – Low administrative fees and case management from start to finish – Our full-service conference facilities can accommodate virtually […]

Congratulations on your retirement Joe Epstein!

I am writing to inform you that after 25 years as a litigator plus 27 years providing mediation services, I plan to retire from AB Litigation Services as of July 15, 2022. It has been my great honor and pleasure to work with you and your clients to heal wounds, solve disputes, and deal with […]

Using Mediation Effectively to Manage Competitive Advantage and Maximize Value for You and Your Clients

This article originally appeared in Trial Talk October-December 2021 Volume 70 Issue 4 edition.  Reproduced by permission. ©2021 Trial Talk. All rights reserved.  Modified from its original publication in Trial Talk.   By  Chad Atkins and Joe Epstein Mediation has become a staple of the litigation process nationwide and in Colorado.1 Many jurisdictions require mediation […]

An Insiders View of Mediation

This article originally appeared in Trial Talk February/March 2020 Volume 69 Issue 2 edition.  Reproduced by permission. ©2020 Trial Talk. All rights reserved.  Modified from its original publication in Trial Talk.   By Joe Epstein and Chad Atkins Introduction Colorado Judicial Department Statistics indicate that 99%of civil district and county court cases settle before a […]

Ken Plotz recognized to the Colorado Chapter of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals for 2020

We are thrilled to announce that Kenneth M. Plotz has been recognized  to the Colorado Chapter of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals for 2020.  Other ADR Services: Discovery Referee, Early Neutral Evaluation, Fact Finding, Mini-Trial Judge, Special Master After 16 years on the district court bench, Kenneth M. Plotz retired as chief judge of […]

Endurance and Mediation

This article originally appeared in The Docket August/September 2019 edition.  Reproduced by permission. ©2019 The Docket August/September. All rights reserved.  Modified from its original publication in The Docket.   This March I had the luck and the privilege of competing in the Masters World Cup Nordic ski races in Norway. It was a series of […]