Mediator Reviews
“John did an outstanding job mediating a complex and highly contested medical negligence case. He was thoroughly prepared and was very effective working with the clients/counsel to obtain a resolution. One of the best, if not the best, mediators I have worked with in 38 years of practice.”
Cincinnati, OH
“John Alton did a tremendous job as a mediator in a significant personal injury case. John was extremely well prepared for the mediation. He seemed to know the case as well as the attorneys handling the case. He worked diligently with both sides and helped us reach a settlement in spite of several complicating factors. I am confident that everyone involved came away satisfied that John handled the mediation without any bias for or against either party. He spent the time and effort with both sides to bring the case to a satisfactory resolution. I would recommend John to mediate any major or complex personal injury, professional negligence, or product liability case.”
Columbus, OH
“This was my first experience working with John as a Mediator. I could not have been more pleased with the insight and amount of effort John put into this matter. The issues in the case presented some unique challenges and although the case did not resolve at the initial, formal mediation, John remained actively involved with the parties for well over one year and through his efforts, was finally able to get all parties to agree upon a global settlement that made sense for everyone. He will certainly be on my (very) short list of preferred mediators going forward.”
Cleveland, OH
“Mediation with John Alton is more than a legal process. It\’s a human experience. John is skilled, principled, and effective and I recommend John without any reservation, whatsoever.”
Rocky River, OH
“I had a very contentious case. Our client had significant injuries. The defendants felt they had a winner of an argument to prevent liability entirely – possibly even to win on summary judgment. I recommended John Alton to the defendant as a Mediator and the Mediation proceeded with cross motions for summary judgment pending. As a highly skilled trial lawyer John was able to cut through the arguments, assess the risks as a true litigator, assess the needs of the parties, and make recommendations that worked. Without John we would not likely have resolved the case. With John we were able to reach a compromise that both sides could live with. I highly recommend John Alton as a Mediator!”
Warren, OH
“John Alton is an ideal mediator for complex personal injury and medical malpractice cases because of his extraordinary experience with both sides of these cases. He is a consummate professional and gentleman and I strongly recommend him.”
Dayton, OH
“John is an outstanding mediator. He is always extremely well prepared. He handled a lot of important matters with the parties well in advance of the mediation. He stuck with it until the case was settled. John it top notch. Highly recommend.“
Youngstown, OH
“John is an exceptional mediator. I have used him a number of times and always found him to be insightful, fair, and committed to the process.”
Toledo, OH
“John is an outstanding mediator.”
Bloomfield Hills, MI
“John is an extremely hard working mediator who values a successful resolution. John pushes both sides in an effort to bring the matter to settlement without further litigation time and costs. I strongly recommend John as a mediator for personal injury cases.”
Akron, OH
“Defendant agreed, at the very last minute, to mediate. Defense counsel and I are in Cincinnati, clients and co-counsel are in St. Louis. I recommended John Alton as the mediator – defense counsel agreed.
John was able to make room on his schedule on VERY short notice [less than 1 week]. I know he spent CONSIDERABLE time on the phone with my co-counsel and reviewed the substantial materials both sides submitted.
One reason I wanted John was that I felt the need for someone with significant trial experience in major cases on both sides of the fence. My client’s spouse was a business lawyer and I felt he would either take over the negotiations or look to someone stronger [and independent] for guidance – John has a background that impressed the clients and provided that strong guidance throughout the course of the day. They came to trust his judgment.
After a long day of negotiations we appeared to be at a serious impasse – I drove back to Cincinnati from Columbus and was on Expedia the next day looking to book a hotel in Newark for a two week trial.
After some discussions, John was able to craft a mediator’s proposal which he submitted to both sides. Each side was given orders to simply to Accept or Reject the proposal by the deadline John set.
Without John’s input and guidance during the long day of mediation, they likely would have rejected it outright. We were very happy when the defendants also accepted the proposal. We are putting the final bows and ribbons on the confidential settlement now, but the client sent me an email saying my choice of John as the mediator was “brilliant.”
I’ve always had high regard for Mr. Alton’s legal talent – I was extremely impressed with his ability to “read” the room, both rooms, and develop the rapport and insight needed to guide this difficult case [with a problematic cast of characters] to a reasonable resolution. I would certainly highly recommend John as a mediator in a difficult case!”
Cincinnati, OH
“Have Worked With/Against John For Over 35 Years. Top Notch Professional. Great Mediator. Highly Recommend.”
Columbus, OH
“Defendant agreed at the very last minute to mediate. I recommended John Alton as the mediator – defense counsel agreed. One reason I wanted John is that I felt the need for someone with significant trial experience in major cases on both sides of the fence. My client’s spouse was a business lawyer and I felt he would either take over the negotiations or look to someone stronger (and independent) for guidance. John has a background that impressed the client and provided that strong guidance throughout the course of the day. They came to trust his judgment.
After a long day of negotiations we appeared to be at a serious impasse. After some discussions John was able to craft a mediator’s proposal which he submitted to both sides. Without John’s input and guidance during the long day of mediation, plaintiffs likely would have rejected it outright. We were very happy when the defendants also accepted the proposal. My clients sent me an email saying my choice of John as the mediator was “brilliant”.
I’ve always had high regard for Mr. Alton’s legal talent. I was extremely impressed with his ability to “read” the room, both rooms, and develop the rapport and insight needed to guide this difficult case (with a problematic cast of characters) to a reasonable resolution. I would certainly highly recommend John as a mediator in a difficult case.”
Solon, OH
“John did a fine job as a mediator particularly in your preparation, and I will not hesitate to recommend John”
Columbus, OH
“Mr. Alton did a great job on a case I really didn’t think would settle, but with his assistance did. I put him up there with the top few mediators in the state.”
Rocky River, OH
“Well prepared for the mediation and took the necessary time to work through all of the issues to get the parties to reach a settlement.”
Athens, OH
“John is always well prepared and works incredibly hard to achieve a fair and just settlement for all parties involved.”