Mediation Services

A Skilled Mediator

Lawyers and disputing parties in North Carolina choose Chris Osborn when they need a mediator who:

• Quickly understands and analyzes complex legal issues
• Has extensive practical litigation experience
• Employs practical technology for virtual mediations, information sharing, & e-signatures
• Identifies creative and often novel options for overcoming obstacles to resolution
• Skillfully helps parties identify and manage the emotional components of their conflict
  
• Can respectfully provide a “reality check” to stubborn or uncooperative parties
• Easily builds trust with all parties
  
• Maintains the dignity of all parties and counsel
  
• Provides a comfortable and welcoming environment conducive to cooperation
  

Chris has taught negotiation skills, conflict resolution theory, and mediation preparation as both a law school professor and a continuing education instructor for law firms and bar organizations around the United States. He has also remained a dedicated student of conflict resolution and regularly participates in numerous advanced training programs in collaborative practice and mediation.

Areas of Expertise

Chris has been certified by the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission as a Superior Court Mediator since 2009, and as a Family Financial Settlement mediator since 2020. He has served as a mediator in Superior Court, Family Court, and Federal District Court cases throughout North Carolina involving the following kinds of matters:

• Real Estate and Construction
• Trust, Estate & Fiduciary Litigation
• Complex Equitable Distribution, Alimony, and PSS
• Personal Injury / Insurance Defense
• Professional Liability & Malpractice (primarily medical and legal)
• Commercial Litigation
• Business Ownership Disputes
• Employment Discrimination
• Contract Disputes