Testimonials

"Justice Goethals was great.  My client really appreciated his effort and his communication style.  The matter ultimately settled due in large part to his work.  I’m already considering him for other mediations."

"Obviously, he’s a really impressive person – justice and superior court judge, all that, but he’s also like a real dude, too, you know? He’s just a nice guy. He really is. And when you pair that impressiveness with the approachability, it translates into a very effective person to be talking to my client."

"He did a terrific job of making my client feel heard. That is such an important part of mediation. It’s cathartic to just tell somebody else your story - somebody besides your lawyer but someone who’s still involved in the legal process. … And I was really impressed with his ability to speak with my client and establish rapport with my client, which is so important when you’re talking about the value of their injuries."

"He’s my go-to guy for very contentious matters. He’s very calm and very down to earth. … People relate to him, and he manages to develop a relationship with them, which is what’s needed."

"He definitely knows the law. … That’s expected and, frankly, required. But he also has a good understanding of parties and their interests and a good demeanor that he uses with attorneys and the parties to try to effectuate the mediation process and the need for compromise to get to a resolution. He’s definitely got the right personality and tact for that."

"Excellent Mediator – Justice Goethals knew the facts and the parties cold when he walked in the room first thing in the morning– I also appreciated his knowledge of the law – he helped us settle an impossible case – will definitely use his services in the near future for other matters."

"We had a very good experience with Hon. Thomas Goethals. He came to the mediation prepared. He clearly read the briefs and reviewed the evidence beforehand. I believe how he handled the mediation and the parties was integral to getting the matter resolved. I would use him again in the future."