Testimonials

“I have mediated between 40 to 60 litigation files over the past ten years. I believe Frank is probably the best mediator I have utilized. Frank is not simply a ‘number carrier.’ He works hard to get the parties to understand the strengths and the weaknesses of their case in order to reach an amicable settlement.”

— Defense attorney

“He is #1 on our list for mediations to be held in the Southeast.”

— Plaintiff’s attorney

“Frank Lightmas is the consummate professional. [He is] an excellent mediator who I recommend highly.”

— In-house counsel

“Mr. Lightmas does a fantastic job as a mediator.”

— Defense attorney

“Frank is one of the finest mediators in the country.”

— Attorney who serves as both defense attorney and plaintiff’s attorney

“Frank is an outstanding mediator.”

— Plaintiff’s attorney

“Mr. Lightmas is a very fair-minded and objective mediator, who is also very thorough in his understanding of the issues as well as listening carefully to all of the parties. He also has a great deal of experience with litigation and arbitration, and is therefore able to assist counsel in evaluating their case should it go to trial. I highly recommend him.”

— Plaintiff’s attorney

“Frank was able to spot issues, keep the parties talking in a difficult matter, and work with an unreasonable party.”

— In-house counsel

“Frank has excellent substantive knowledge and experience; even-keeled and patient; effective communicator.”

— Defense attorney

“Frank is persistent and creative.”

— Plaintiff’s attorney

“Mr. Lightmas is very patient in listening and understanding the parties’ positions and sorting through disputed facts. I also found him to be excellent at explaining the basis of the legal claims and the court/arbitration process to the client.”

— Plaintiff’s attorney

“Mr. Lightmas is very thorough in his preparation. He has a good understanding of the legal issues and has a very good ‘bedside manner’ with the parties.”

— Plaintiff’s attorney

“Frank is intelligent, prepared, empathetic, persuasive, pragmatic.”

— In-house counsel

“The clients said that the feedback from Mr. Lightmas helped them focus on the key issues in their case.”

— Plaintiff’s attorney

“Frank has successfully mediated several complex cases for us. [He] can quickly understand the key points of contention.”

— Plaintiff’s attorney

“I would recommend Frank for other mediations and will certainly use him again.”

— In-house counsel

“Frank is great. I recommend him often.”

— Defense attorney

“Frank is able to quickly understand the nature of the case and relate to all parties.”

— Defense attorney

“Frank is smart, balanced and has excellent communication and persuasive skills.”

— Attorney who serves as both a defense attorney and plaintiff’s attorney

“Frank is respectful, experienced and knowledgeable.”

— Defense attorney

“I would not hesitate to recommend Frank to mediate pretty much any type of dispute.”

— Defense attorney

“We wish there were more mediators like him.”

— Plaintiff’s attorney

“I believe Frank’s skills made a difference by his in-depth knowledge of the law and the fact he has represented parties on both sides of the dispute.”

— Defense attorney

“Frank is experienced, determined and creative.”

— Attorney who serves as both a defense attorney and plaintiff’s attorney

“I have mediated multiple cases with Frank in the past and will continue to do so. Frank has a great disposition and has done a great job in all of the cases I have handled with him.”

— Defense attorney