Mediation Services

In 2008, Derek Mandel was certified as a mediator in Indiana.  Although his professional practice is almost entirely in the area of insurance defense, he is often contacted and retained by plaintiff’s counsel to serve as the independent mediator.  Derek treats all parties, claim representatives, and lawyers with respect, and knows he must earn everyone’s trust in order for a case to settle. While Derek will know most of the attorneys and claim professionals ahead of time, he will not know the individual plaintiff’s, and believes it is real important to spend quality time with the plaintiff in the early stages of the mediation in order to get to know him/her, and to better appreciate the plaintiff’s alleged injuries, damages, and liens.

Derek attempts to make all involved (including lienholder’s) appreciate the risks and future costs of not settling at mediation.

Mediation has gradually become increasingly costly, and Derek’s insurance carrier clients are noticing the increasing cost of mediator fees.  With this in mind, Derek has come forward with a reasonable FLAT fee for each participating party in the mediation.  Mediations will comfortably take place at Derek’s Carmel office.  Alternatively, Derek will travel to any part of Indiana to mediate, at no extra cost for travel time.   

For mediation pricing and/or scheduling, please contact Derek Mandel at dmandel@mhmrlaw.com.