Testimonials

"She basically pointed out the strengths of our side’s case, but she also pointed out some things we would need to worry about if we filed a lawsuit. Our client’s entire team and the general counsel trusted her. And it was basically how she expressed her views of the case, her understanding of the facts, and her ability to say, ‘In court … these are the issues that are going to drive an outcome."

"She’s got a combination of the scholarly and intellectual side, and she’s got the common sense, practical side. I strongly recommend her. …She handles disputes with the appropriate level of seriousness, but she can recognize that most cases are not literally a matter of life and death, and she brings a perspective to them."

"She really took the necessary time to understand the facts and the law that were applicable to the case and then we thoroughly discussed the good, the bad and the ugly, which was a big help. I think both sides needed that push. That’s really what got the parties to reach a resolution."

"The parties were not the easiest to deal with, and I thought she handled them really well. …It’s important that a mediator sense not just the nature of the matter but the nature of the people that are involved in the dispute. And these two individuals were very, very different, and she was able to grasp just how significant that was early in the mediation process."

"I had a fantastic experience with Justice Chaney. One of the best mediation experiences in a long time.  Justice Chaney was knowledgeable, showed patience with, and understanding of, the nature of the parties she was dealing with and was overall a pleasure to interact with.  I would use her again in a heartbeat!"

"Justice Chaney was fabulous. She was insightful, personable, persistent and patient.  It was a difficult, complex set of facts with high emotions, and we were able to come to a resolution. I have recommended Justice Chaney, and I look forward to working with her again."

"Judge Chaney is an excellent mediator. We absolutely would use her again. Her knowledge, demeanor, and understanding of the materials are all absolutely top-notch."

"In a word, Justice Chaney was superb. At the end of a full day mediation, the parties were far apart and locked in. By staying in touch and being persistently persuasive, she brought the parties together. My client is a sophisticated institutional client, and is quite impressed."

"Fantastic experience. I chose Justice Chaney for the mediation because opposing counsel told me he needed a former “black robe” to get through to his clients and make them understand the realities of litigation.  My response to him was, Justice Chaney is perfect because she is “double black robed” having been a superior court judge and appellate court justice.  She combines prowess and authority with gentile finesse to meet the parties where they are and get them where they need to be to reach a resolution and put the litigation behind them."

"Thank you for inviting Justice Chaney to ply her considerable skills in your fine house. We just retained her on a fairly complex construction and real estate case and could not be more pleased. She is the perfect choice for such a case." 

"We were extremely pleased to mediate this case with Justice Chaney. This case involved a severe injury with difficult liability and many strong emotions between the parties. Despite these challenges, Justice Chaney’s efforts got the case settled and we’re excited to work with her again in the future."

"I thought that Justice Chaney was knowledgeable, tenacious and settled a case that I thought would not. I would recommend her!"

“I thought Justice Chaney was great. She was very professional, very kind to my clients and very helpful in getting this matter resolved.“ 

"Justice Chaney was an excellent mediator.  She engaged with the participants and used her experience and skill to guide the parties to a settlement.  I would recommend her as a mediator for appellate matters."