Counsel Comments

• “Bill expertly mediated a complex business dispute over a substantial investment, bringing clarity and resolution to a seemingly intractable situation. His keen understanding of financial intricacies and ability to foster productive dialogue between conflicting parties were instrumental in reaching a fair agreement. Bill’s direct approach broke through on a legal battle into a collaborative solution.”
  - San Diego Litigator
• “Recently, our firm retained Bill VanDeWeghe to assist in mediating a case that was on the verge of trial, to take one last shot at settling the case. This was a complex dispute involving multiple parties and entities, several lawsuits, and years of litigation. Bill immediately realized the need for a global settlement of all matters. After a full day of work, we were able to reach a settlement that surpassed the expectations of our clients and the opposing party. With very little briefing, and Bill conducting a lot of independent research on the parties and the past litigation between them, he had an impressive mastery of the facts of the case, making his participation instrumental in the global settlement. We strongly recommend using Bill, because he has proven himself to be a smart, prepared and effective mediator! Bearing in mind that he was thrown into a complex case, at the last minute as the closer! Despite these challenges, he achieved a fabulous result, with only a single session of mediation.”
  - Chief Real Estate Officer & Litigator
• “Bill has proven himself as an assertive but understanding mediator. His numerous life experiences make him a perfect fit for the copious roadblocks which can impede a growing business – regardless of size. I’ve witnessed Bill’s intuitive approach to breaking down barriers in order to come to a negotiated resolution that is not only functional but agreeable to all involved. If there are personalities which get in the way of high performance, or negative attitudes bringing down the collective morale, Bill is the one who can get buy-in from all involved. His approach makes the parties want to work out the details. I highly recommend Bill for any business-related issue requiring resolution.”
  - Washington litigator
• “Mates — As you can imagine, in my business I rarely recommend former adversaries. This is a huge exception. I highly recommend Bill VanDeWeghe, who has recently opened up shop as a mediator. I’ve known Bill for about 30 years, and he has substantial experience in both litigation and corporate matters. He spent 15 years at a well known firm handling everything from personal injury and premises liability to professional liability matters. That is how we first met. His recent corporate experience of 18 years includes public and private board memberships, investment banking, CEO/President, and founder of companies. Whether your dispute involves difficult questions of liability and damages, complex corporate governance issues, or just difficult people, I believe Bill VanDeWeghe can help resolve your cases.”
  - Senior Trial Attorney
• “I second everything that Dan said, and Bill was a former opponent of mine as well. Best of luck in this endeavor, Bill!”
  - Civil Trial Lawyer