Mediation Services now offered at J. Michael McBride, PC. Mr. McBride has received the highest rating (AV) from Martindale-Hubbell for his legal ability and ethical standards. He a seasoned, respected attorney who has represented plaintiffs, defendants, large corporations and individuals for over 24 years in a variety of cases. Mr. McBride's mediation practice is not limited to one subject area. He will mediate all types of cases and disputes. His goal is to provide a safe place where parties can come and be heard and then given the opportunity to consider all of their options and reach a consensual resolution to all of their disputes. As a mediator, Mr. McBride brings with him the breadth of his legal experiences, from his clerkship with a Federal District Court to having appeared in Courts across the nation on behalf of his clients. He has worked for clients in state court cases, appeals, federal cases and handled many mediations on behalf of his clients. Thus, in a mediation, Mr. McBride is thoughtful and is able to listen to the parties and "hear what is really going on." He can then assist the parties in crafting a creative solution to their problems. He has had enough practical experience that he can suggest options which the parties and their counsel can consider which may help them break that log jam and reach a settlement. His broad familiarity with the law and Court system allows him to guide the parties as to what to expect should they not be able to resolve their disputes.