Testimonials

"We had a great experience with Judge Kelly.  I would absolutely recommend her. She was completely trustworthy, which is the first hurdle to overcome in mediation.  She listened to our clients and showed empathy for what they had been through.  It was clear that she was willing to do everything she could to bring the cases to settlement, without violating confidences, and with a pleasant, friendly demeanor.  She was excellent at keeping us focused, making sure we did not let emotions get in the way of the job we needed to do. I would use her again in a heartbeat."

"I would also like to express my appreciation for the efficient, effective, and enjoyable day delivered by the honorable Judge Kelly during our recent mediation.  Judge Kelly was one of the most effective mediators I have encountered in a long time. Judge Kelly was very sensitive to our clients and their needs.  She worked hard to track and communicate each parties’ positions and steadily moved to a resolution that each party and their clients, understood and supported. It was a pleasure meeting her and I too hope we have the opportunity to work with her again."

"Judge Kelly stands out as one of the most respected members of the bench. Attorneys on both sides of the aisle acknowledge her sharp mind, sound judgment and genuine fairness. She listens carefully, weighs every perspective with genuine thoughtfulness and approaches her work with both reason and compassion. Above all, Judge Kelly treats everyone with respect and dignity which only enhances her effectiveness."

“The mediation with Judge Kelly went very well. She was exceptionally considerate and dedicated to the process. I particularly valued the pre-mediation call and her thorough follow-up.”

“Judge Kelly did a fantastic job mediating the case. We reached a settlement during mediation. One of the things that Judge Kelly did that set her apart from other Zoom-era mediators is that she kept everyone logged in until we had a signed settlement agreement. Too often there is a long delay between the end of a virtual mediation and getting a signed settlement agreement, as mediators often do not push for signing a settlement at virtual mediation like they do with in person meditation.”