Missouri 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:


Gawaine J Banks, Ph.D. 
Harmonious Accord
Associate Mediator 
211 Main Street
Clyde, MO 64432
660-944-2255
Fax: 801-846-1381

Robert D Benjamin 
Mediation & Conflict Management Services
Twenty yrs. of experience in all contexts of conflict. Provide training and consultation in negotiation, mediation and dispute resolution design.
Senior Mediator 
3246 SW Cascade Terrace
Portland, OR 97201
USA (503) 241-5476
Fax: 208.692.1036
URL: http://www.rbenjamin.com

Kathleen Bird 
Association of Missouri Mediators
Post Office Box 67
Liberty, MO 64069
USA 816.792.7681
Fax: 816-792-6508

Bruce Feldacker 
Feldacker & Durbin, P.C.
Attorney/mediator Bruce Feldacker has thirty years experience in labor and employment law and has mediated over 300 employment law, business, and contract disputes. 
Senior Mediator 
230 S. Bemiston, Suite 1200
St. Louis, MO 63105
USA 314-862-3333, ext 15
Fax: 314-862-0605

Julius Z. Frager, JD, MBA 
Alternative Solutions, Inc 
Senior Mediator 
13112 Piedmont Court
Saint Louis, MO 63043 
USA (314) 434-4200
Fax: (314) 434-2768 

Alan Freed 
Paule, Camazine & Blumenthal
Alan Freed is one of Missouri's most experienced mediators, and one of the founders of the Collaborative Family Law Association. 
Senior Mediator 
165 N. Meramec, 6th Floor
St. Louis, MO 63124
United States 314/727-2266
Fax: 314/727-2101
URL: http://www.pcblawfirm.com/firm/freed.html

Simone Haberstock McCartney 
Simone Haberstock McCartney LLC
Simone Haberstock McCartney offers mediation, litigation, and collaborative law services to clients and parties seeking creative, constructive and respectful solutions to family, divorce, custody and elder law matters. 
10024 Office Center Ave.
Suite 203
South St. Louis County, MO 63128
(314)431-0260
Fax: (314)471-2033

Rebecca T Magruder 
Rebecca T. Magruder, M.S.W., J.D.
Senior Mediator 
118 North Second Street, Suite 300
St. Charles, MO 63301
USA 636-947-9273
Fax: 636-947-2399

Marta J Papa 
Marta J. Papa, P.C.
Marta J. Papa, P.C. provides mediation, litigation, and collaborative law services for clients seeking a divorce or legal separation. The firm is comprised of highly trained professional attorneys and support staff who are dedicated to providing clients with the best legal representation paired with individual attention and understanding.
1034 S. Brentwood Blvd.
Suite 1920
St. Louis, MO 63117
USA 314 862-0202
Fax: 314 862-3636
URL: http://www.consideringdivorce.com

James W Reeves, J.D., LL.M. 
Conflict Management Systems
Jim Reeves provides mediation in general civil cases, professional malpractice, product liability, EEOC and community disputes; facilitation services for businesses and not for profit organizations; organizational conflict management consulting
Senior Mediator 
P.O. Box 300415
St. Louis, MO 63130
(314) 853-7788