Client Comments: 

The following comments have been shared with us about our mediators:

 Jane Wheatcraft: 

'My expectations were met with an explanation point.  1 out of 10.  Thanks so much. "     K. White, defense attorney

"10 our of 10.  Great job.  Case settled.  I really only have good things to say.  Thank you for the great job."   A. Givens   Plaintiff's attorney

"Judge Wheatcraft possesses a unique blend of poise, persuasion and persistence."  K. White   Defense Attorney

 ".  . . helping the parties to get appropriate money damages.  Total satisfaction. "  B. Hghers,  Plaintiff's attorney

"As I hoped and expected Judge Wheatcraft was able to explain to the plaintiffs the risks of trial and the certainty of settlement.  My claims re says he wants to use her in all the Sumner Co. cases. " W. Smith,  Defense Attorney

"Bringing the prties to the table and establishing a dialogue.  Great help in explaining to the client the realities faced in a jury trial.  10+ on efficient and persistence of mediator. " Plaintiff's attorney

 TOBY GILLEY 

"All 10's for results, preparation, vlue, likelihood of using service and efficiency and persistence of mediator.   The mediator did well."  Plaintiff's attorney

"All 10's  All expectations were met. " Defense attorney

"Very well done.  Likely will use his services again."  Plaintiff's attorney.

"Toby did an excellent job. "   Plaintiff's attorney

"Toby did a great job.  All 10's. "   K. Catron,  Defense Attorney

"Toby made my clients feel relaxed.  He gained my trust rather immediately with his demeanor.  I was very pleased.  I would assume he had to deal with the other side in a much different fashion."      J. Ford,  Plaintiff's attorney. 

Marietta Shipley

"10 on Results.  Expectations were met and the matter settled. ' C. Duke, Defense Attorney

'Judge Shipley was masterful at listening to the respective clients and their counsel and helping the parties with a settlement that worked for the parties.  I have a great amount of respect for Judge shpley and from prior experiences with her know how sound her judgment is and how well she can problem-solve.'       Plaintiff's Attorney

'All 10's Due to this being a very informal setting this appears to have been very helpful to the mediator and attendees to ask further questions that would probably not have been asked in a formal setting.  This was helpful in setling the case.    '  Defense representative

"Judge Shipley was a fantastic mediator and was able to help us settle a very difficult case.  She is always highly recommended."
        J. Locklin, Defense Attorney

"10 out of 10.  You got the case settled.  Everything was done very well.  I particularly liked the expeditious conduct of the mediation.  No unnecessary delays. '    Plaintiff's Attorney 

Dan McDougal

"Professional performance , including preparation and facilitation." 

 Randal Mashburn

"Kept things moving.  Gained understanding of the parties.  Very pleased with the case - good result.  Very pleased with the outcome.  Mr. Mashburn did an excellent job .  I was skeptical that the case would settle. " Plaintiff's Attorney

"Expectations were met.  10 out of 10 for results, service, value and efficiency and persistence of mediator."  W. Stubbs, Gallatin Tennessee

"10 out of 10."  I will use Randal for any Tennessee cases we have. 
                                   Lisa Gage,  Washington D.C.