Alabama Directory of Divorce Mediation and Mediators

Divorce Mediation provides a directory of mediators and arbitrators available to provide assistance both through the court system and independently. ADR, alternative dispute resolution, often provides an accelerated result with greater cooperation in addition to less contention and cost to both parties.  

Mediation is an informal, voluntary process in which a mediator, trained in facilitation and negotiation techniques, assists all parties to reach a mutually acceptable conclusion. What distinguishes mediation from other forms of dispute resolution, principally litigation in court and arbitration, is that the mediator does not impose a solution but rather assists the parties to create their own understanding. Mediated agreements, especially in situations involving families and divorce, often include unique solutions tailored to specific situations that are not available in arbitration or litigation through the court system.

The actual process of mediation is flexible and creative varying with the needs of the parties involved and the methods used by the mediator.  While the parties may meet face to face to discuss the issues involved, it is also possible that private caucus, physically separated from the other party, can be useful in reaching a compromise.  Private caucus in mediation can be used to send messages, clarify a position, ask questions and tender proposals, offers and counter offers to either party.  Mediation is non-binding unless both parties agree to a settlement.  

Find a mediator and/or arbitrator in your state from the following list:

Katherine R. Barnes, JD
Jones School of Law, 1998 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Family Mediation Services, Inc.
415 Miller Ave.
Fairhope, AL 36532 (251) 599-3642
(251) 928-2849 Fax
katherinebarnes@bellsouth.net Mediator Fee: $125

James T. Baxter, III Esq.
Cumberland, 1973 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Ables, Baxter, Parker & Hall, PC
P. O. Box 165
Huntsville, AL 35804-0165 (256) 533-3740
(256) 533-3751 Fax
tbaxter@abphlaw.com Mediator Fee: $200
Arbitration Fee: $200 hr. 

Richard W. Bell, Esq.
Cumberland, 1972 - JD-LLM 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Attorney at Law
4956 Valleydale Rd., Suite 103
Birmingham, AL 35242 (205) 980-4322
(205) 980-5881 Fax
rwb44@bellsouth.net Mediator Fee: $250
Arbitration Fee: $300 

Hon. Clyde A. Blankenship, 
Alabama, 1975 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
P. O. Box 451
Huntsville, AL 35804-0451 (256) 288-0032
(256) 288-0033 Fax
c.a.blankenship@worldnet.att.net Mediator Fee: $150

Lee W. Borden, Esq.
Univ. of Illinois, 1979 - MBA, JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Alabama Family Law Center
3280 Morgan Drive
Birmingham, AL 35216 (205) 979-6960
(205) 979-6902 Fax
lee@divorceinfo.com Mediator Fee: $200

Howard F. Bryan, III Esq.
Jones School of Law, 1974 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Attorney at Law
217 South Court St., Suite 312
Montgomery, AL 36104 (334) 834-6094
(334) 834-8529 Fax
Mediator Fee: $150

Karen L. Bryan, Esq.
Alabama, 1977 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
P. E. LaMoreaux & Asso., Inc.
P. O. Box 2310
Tuscaloosa, AL 35403 (205) 752-5543
(205) 752-4043 Fax
kbryan@dbtech.net Mediator Fee: $125

Tina A. Burgett., Esq.
Birmingham School of Law, 1996 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
O'Rear & O'Rear, LLC
P. O. Box 191
Jasper, AL 35502 (205) 387-2196
(205) 387-2190 Fax
ono1@bellsouth.net Mediator Fee: $150

Honorable Terry L. Butts, 
Univ. of Ala., 1968 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Cervera, Ralph & Butts
P. O. Box 325
Troy, AL 36081 (334) 566-0116
(334) 566-4073 Fax
jgates@troycable.net Mediator Fee: $200
Arbitration Fee: $250-400 

Jerry M. Clayton, Esq.
Jones School of Law, 1979 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Mack Clayton, Attorney, P.C.
P. O. Box 221
Alexander City, AL 35011-0221 (256) 329-0432
(256) 329-1586 Fax
jmclayton@charter.net Mediator Fee: $150

Louis C. Colley, Esq.
Cumberland, 1982 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Cleveland & Colley, PC
P. O. Box 680689
Prattville, AL 36068 (334) 365-1500
(334) 365-1601 Fax
locolley@bellsouth.net Mediator Fee: $175
Arbitration Fee: $175 

Pamela Gooden Cook, Esq.
Alabama, 1978 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Attorney at Law
P. O. Box 242243
Montgomery, AL 36124-2243 (334) 834-5335
(334) 834-5331 Fax
pamgoodencook@aol.com Mediator Fee: $175

Katharine W. Coxwell, Esq.
Jones School of Law, 1996 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Coxwell and Coxwell
P. O. Box 625
Monroeville, AL 36461-0625 (251) 575-2146
(251) 575-7213 Fax
coxwelaw@frontiernet.net Mediator Fee: $150

Theresa J. Daniel, Esq.
Jones School of Law, 1992 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Jinks, Daniel & Crow, PC
P. O. Box 350
Union Springs, AL 36089 (334) 738-4225
(334) 738-4229 Fax
tjd@jinkslaw.com Mediator Fee: $200

Honorable John W. Davis, 
Cumberland, 1972 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Retired Circuit Judge
P. O. Box 522
Montgomery, AL 36101 (334) 288-3362
(334) 288-4042 Fax
jwdthree@aol.com Mediator Fee: $150
Arbitration Fee: $150 

Sid Davis, Esq.
Mississippi School of Law, 1983 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Sid Davis, Attorney at Law, CPA, Mediator
P. O. Box 700
Mendenhall, MS 39114 (601) 847-7577
(601) 847-4887 Fax
sd@siddavis.com Mediator Fee: $200

Hendon B. DeBray, Esq.
Alabama, 1981 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
The Mediation Center, LLC
200 S. Lawrence St.
Montgomery, AL 36104 (334) 240-2421
(334) 240-2422 Fax
Mediator Fee: $150-200
Arbitration Fee: $200 

Wanda D. Devereaux, Esq.
University of Alabama, 1978 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Devereaux & Associates, LLC
2800 Zelda Rd., Suite 200-2
Montgomery, AL 36106 (334) 396-5006
(334) 396-3774 Fax
wdd@devxllc.com Mediator Fee: $175

Paige W. Elliott, Esq.
University of Alabama, 1995 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Paige W.Eliott, PC
P. O. Box 2978
Tuscaloosa, AL 35403 (205) 366-0870
(205) 345-8830 Fax
paigeelliottlaw@yahoo.com Mediator Fee: $150+

J. Robert Faulk, Esq.
Jones School of Law, 1980 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
McDowell, Faulk & McDowell, LLC
145 West Main Street
Prattville, AL 36067 (334) 365-5924
(334) 365-6016 Fax
jrobertfaulk@aol.com Mediator Fee: $150

Michael F. Ford, Esq.
Alabama, 1974 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Michael F. Ford, PC
P. O. Box 226
Tuscumbia, AL 35674 (256) 383-9919
(256) 383-9931 Fax
mford@hiwaay.net Mediator Fee: $120-175

J. Noah Funderburg, Esq.
University of Alabama, 1977 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
University of Alabama School of Law
Box 870382
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0382 (205) 348-4509
(205) 348-5680 Fax
pronoah@comcast.net Mediator Fee: Varies

Catherine F. Golden, Esq.
Louisana State University, 1991 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Catherine F. Golden, Attorney
P. O. Box 21
Fairhope, AL 36533 (251) 928-0100
(251) 928-0134 Fax
goldenc@bellsouth.net Mediator Fee: $150

John P. Hagood, Esq.
Cumberland, 1993 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
2601 Aimee Drive
Montgomery, AL 36106 (334) 260-9951
() - Fax
jphagood@earthlink.net Mediator Fee: $150

Jerry L. Hicks, Esq.
Alabama, 1977 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
100 South Jefferson St.
Huntsville, AL 35801 (256) 539-6501
(256) 512-0053 Fax
jhicks3636@aol.com Mediator Fee: $150

Kathryn A. Hoffman, M.D.
George Washington University, 1962 - MD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Justice Center of Atlanta
P. O. Box 2231
LaGrange, GA 30241 (706) 884-1346
() - Fax
hoffmk@earthlinnk.net Mediator Fee: $150

Claire Suzanne Holland, Esq.
John Marshall Law School, 1981 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
478 E. Altamonte Drive, Suite 108-390
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 (800) 673-6675
(650) 360-8246 Fax
medarb2004@aol.com Mediator Fee: $150
Arbitration Fee: $100 

Barbara J. Jamestone, PH.D
University of AL - Emory University, 1989, 2003 - Ph.D. MBA M. Div. 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Great Occasions
The Stratford, Suite 5, 1805 6th St.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (205) 345-0038
() - Fax
barbara@greatoccasions.org Mediator Fee: $125

Antoinette Jones, Esq.
Jones School of Law, 1992 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Attorney at Law
3735 Llyde Lane
Montgomery, AL 36106 (334) 271-6448
(334) 271-9961 Fax
tonieesq@aol.com Mediator Fee: $75

Leslie M. Kahn, MSW
Washington University, 1983 - MSW 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
P. O. Box 130268
Birmingham, AL 35213 (205) 821-9758
() - Fax
lmk@mindspring.com Mediator Fee: $100 .

Douglas L. Key, Esq.
Birmingham, 1974 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Key, Greer, Frawley, Key & Harrison
2163 Highway 31 South, Suite 102
Pelham, AL 35124 (205) 987-2211
(205) 403-3492 Fax
legal@keygreer.com Mediator Fee: $200

Sammye Oden Kok, Esq.
Cumberland, 1983 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Domnick, Fletcher, Yeilding, Wood & Lloyd, PA
2121 Highland Avenue, South
Birmingham, AL 35205 (205) 939-0033
(205) 933-6133 Fax
sok@dfy.com Mediator Fee: $200/300

Oliver J. Latour, Jr. Esq.
Georgetown University, 1958 - LLB 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Attorney at Law
P. O. Box 1598
Foley, AL 36536 (251) 943-6760
(251) 943-7426 Fax
latourlaw@gulftel.com Mediator Fee: $175

Barry C. Leavell, Esq.
Alabama, 1966 - LLB, JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Attorney at Law
205 Madison Ave., Suite A
Montgomery, AL 36104 (334) 834-8663
(334) 834-8667 Fax
bcl@barryleavell.com Mediator Fee: $200

Debra Black Leo, Esq.
Birmingham School of Law, 1998 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
1130 22nd Street, South
Birmingham, AL 35205 (205) 731-0810
(205) 731-1002 Fax
Dleo@eeoc.gov Mediator Fee: $200
Arbitration Fee: $100 

Edwin K. Livingston, Esq.
Alabama, 1972 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Attorney at Law
4269 Lomac St.
Montgomery, AL 36106 (334) 396-4060
(334) 396-0211 Fax
eliving@mindspring.com Mediator Fee: $150-200

John A. McBrayer, Esq.
Birmingham, 1981 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Attorney at Law
3110 Cummins St.
Pelham, AL 35124 (205) 664-3838
(205) 664-8981 Fax
johnamcbrayer@mcbrayerlaw.com Mediator Fee: $175

Carey B. McRae, Esq.
University of Alabama, 1992 - JD, MS 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Adams and Reese/Lange Simpson
2100 3rd Avenue North, Suite 1100
Birmingham, AL 35203 (205) 250-5003
(205) 250-5034 Fax
carey.mcrae@arlaw.com Mediator Fee: $200

Gail S. Meek, Esq.
Jones School of Law, 1987 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Gail S.Meek, Mediation Services
P. O. Box 26
Opelika, AL 36803-0026 (334) 741-7315
(334) 741-7315 Fax
gmeekatty@aol.com Mediator Fee: $200
Arbitration Fee: $200 + 

Terry L. Mock, Esq.
Cumberland, 1984 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Attorney at Law
P. O. Box 740
Tuscumbia, AL 35674 (256) 386-7090
(256) 386-7063 Fax
mockmorgan@aol.com Mediator Fee: $150


Claire B. Morgan, 
University of Alabama, 1984 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Burge & Burge
1375 Park Place Tower, 2001 Park Place N.
Birmingham, AL 35203 (205) 251-9000
(205) 323-0512 Fax
cm@bw-law.com Mediator Fee: $150

Pamela E. Nail, Esq.
Birmingham School of Law, 1983 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Pamela E. Nail, Attorney at Law
200 Second Ave., SW
Cullman, AL 35055 (256) 734-3342
(256) 734-3372 Fax
penail@hotmail.com Mediator Fee: $165
Arbitration Fee: $200 hr. 

Walter M. Northcutt, Esq.
Cumberland, 1986 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Attorney at Law
323 Thach Ave.
Auburn, AL 36830 (334) 826-0944
(334) 826-0994 Fax
northcuttwalter@hotmail.com Mediator Fee: $125

Patrick D. Pinkston, Esq.
Universtiy of Missouri, 1995 - LLM 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Enslen, Pinkston & Courtney, LLP
P. O. Box 100
Wetumpka, AL 36092 (334) 567-2545
(334) 567-2547 Fax
ej-plaw@mindspring.com Mediator Fee: $150

John D. Quenelle, JD LMFT
Cumberland, 1974 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
The Resource Center
1717 11th Ave., South, Suite 521
Birmingham, AL 35294 (205) 934-2292
(205) 975-7367 Fax
johnq@uab.edu Mediator Fee: $50-100

William A. Ratliff, Esq.
Cumberland, 1981 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Wallace, Jordan,Ratliff & Brandt, LLC
800 Shades Creek Parkway, Suite 400
Birmingham, AL 35209 (205) 874-0306
(205) 871-7534 Fax
wr@wallaejordan.com Mediator Fee: $250

Pamela Rawdon, LCSW
Alabama, 1995 - Masters 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Coastal Counseling and Consulting
P.O. Box 1411
Fairhope, AL 36583 (251) 928-4750
(251) 990-2560 Fax
pamelarawdon@yahoo.com Mediator Fee: 100.00

William L. Ray, Esq.
Alabama, 1974 - J.D. 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Ray & Tipton
P.O. Box 191
Opelika, AL 36803-0191 (334) 742-9400
(334) 745-5915 Fax
cmtipton@mindspring.com Mediator Fee: 150.00

Ferris S. Ritchey, III Esq.
Cumberland, 1984 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Ritchey & Ritchey, PA
P. O. Drawer 590069
Birmingham, Al 35259-0069 (205) 271-3104
(205) 271-3111 Fax
ferris3@ritcheylaw.com Mediator Fee: $150

Finis A. Royal, Esq.
Alabama, 1975 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Attorney at Law
132 East Peachtree St.
Scottsboro, AL 35768 (256) 574-1428
(256) 574-2187 Fax
Mediator Fee: varies

Pamela R. Scott, Esq.
Jones School of Law, 1992 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
The Espy Financial Center
6501 N. US 431
Headland, AL 36345 (334) 677-1529
(334) 702-1912 Fax
pamelascott@juno.com Mediator Fee: $100

Honorable Philip D. Segrest, 
University of Alabama, 1967 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Segrest, Segrest & Weldon
P. O. Box 830120
Tuskegee, AL 36083 (334) 725-1942
(334) 725-1943 Fax
dale.segrest@segrestlaw.com Mediator Fee: $150
Arbitration Fee: $150 

Stephen W. Shaw, Esq.
University of AL, 1980 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Redden, Mills & Clark
505 20th St. N. , 940 Financial Center.
Birmingham, AL 35203 (205) 322-0457
(205) 322-8481 Fax
sws@rmclaw.com Mediator Fee: $200

Donna W. Smalley, Esq.
Alabama, 1979 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Donna Wesson Smalley, PC
P. O. Box 1488
Tuscaloosa, AL 35403 (205) 758-5576
(205) 758-7359 Fax
donna@donnasmalley.com Mediator Fee: $150


Robert F. Smith, Esq.
Cumberland, 1984 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Robert F. Smith, Attorney at Law
P. O. Box 1707
Florence, AL 35631 (256) 764-2889
(256) 766-3663 Fax
attyrfs@bellsouth.net Mediator Fee: $100-150

Christopher G. Speaks, Esq.
Alabama, 1991 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Speaks & Speaks
P. O. Box 1918
Clanton, AL 35046-1918 (205) 755-3440
(205) 755-3445 Fax
speaksandspeaks@mindspring.com Mediator Fee: $150

Garrick L. Stotser, Esq.
Cumberland, 1986 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Massey, Stotser & Nichols, PC
P. O. Box 94308
Birmingham, AL 35235 (205) 836-4586
(205) 836-4520 Fax
rstotser@msnattorneys.com Mediator Fee: $225

H. Jerome Thompson, Esq.
Alabama, 1989 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Thompson & Assoc.
P. O. Box 593
Moulton, AL 35650 (256) 974-3007
(256) 974-4100 Fax
mdmc34@aol.com Mediator Fee: $150
Arbitration Fee: $150 

Hon. F. Wayne Thorn, 
Cumberland, 1972 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
American Mediation & Arbitration Center
2163 Highway 31 South, Suite 102
Pelham, AL 35124 (205) 987-2211
(205) 403-3492 Fax
legal@keygreer.com Mediator Fee: $200

Brian D. Turner, Jr. Esq.
Cumberland, 1995 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Cory, Watson, Crowder & DeGaris
2131 Magnolia Ave., Suite 200
Birmingham, AL 35205 (205) 328-2200
bturner@cwcd.com Mediator Fee: $175

Wayne P. Turner, Esq.
Alabama, 1970 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Wayne P. Turner
1505 Madison Avenue
Montgomery, Al 36107 (334) 262-2756
(334) 262-2759 Fax
waynelaw@aol.com Mediator Fee: $150

Glenn G. Waddell, Esq.
Alabama, 1990 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt, LLC
800 Shades Creek Pkwy., Suite 400
Birmingham, AL 35209 (205) 870-0555
(205) 871-7534 Fax
gw@wallacejordan.com Mediator Fee: $200

Patricia D. Warner, Esq.
Jones School of Law, 1993 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Patricia D. Warner, PC
2941 Zelda Rd. , Suite A
Montgomery, AL 36106 (334) 244-7007
(334) 244-7075 Fax
pdwarner@networktel.net Mediator Fee: $150

Keith Watkins, Esq.
Alabama, 1976 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Calhoun, Faulk, Watkins & Faircloth, LLC
P. O. Box 489
Troy, AL 36081-0489 (334) 566-7200
(334) 566-7584 Fax
pikelaw@troycable.net Mediator Fee: $165-195

W. N. Watson, Esq.
Alabama, 1974 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Watson & Gillis, PC
P. O. Box 680598
Fort Payne, AL 35968-1606 (256) 845-0410
(256) 845-7460 Fax
office@wgcpc.com Mediator Fee: $750 

William G. Werdehoff, Esq.
Alabama, 1967 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Werdehoff & Werdehoff
115 Manning Dr., SW, Suite B102
Huntsville, AL 35801-4341 (256) 539-5122
(256) 539-5053 Fax
werdehoff@aol.com Mediator Fee: $150

Martha E. Williams, Esq.
Alabama, 1981 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Attorney at Law
210 Second St., S.E.
Cullman, AL 35055 (256) 739-1050
(256) 739-1054 Fax
mwms@hiwaay.net Mediator Fee: $150
Arbitration Fee: $200 

Robert E. Willisson, Esq.
Alabama, 1959 - LLB 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Attorney at Law
P. O. Box 14534
Huntsville, AL 35815 (256) 880-0171
() - Fax
rewilli@comcast.net Mediator Fee: $150

Robert G. Wilson, Esq.
Cumberland, 1973 - JD 
Divorce/Domestic Relations * 
Wear, Wilson & Scott, PA
P. O. Box 680348
Fort Payne, AL 35968 (256) 845-4156
(256) 845-7619 Fax
robertgwilson@wws-attys.com Mediator Fee: $100