John Jansonius, Esq., Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld
Dallas, TX:
My experiences with Abrams Mediation have been consistently positive. Jeff Abrams takes every engagement seriously and puts considerable energy and creativity into finding means for resolution. At the same time, he makes the negotiation process as comfortable and enjoyable as possible for the parties and the attorneys.

Frank Majorie, Esq., The Majorie Firm
Dallas, TX:
I have mediated millions of dollars of complex commercial cases all over the country in front of dozens of mediators. The best mediators combine native intelligence, knowledge of the law, business acumen, and people smarts. Jeff Abrams possesses all of these qualities and more: he also cares deeply about the process and works tirelessly to get to yes.

Lee Cusenbary, Esq., General Counsel, Mission Pharmacal Company
San Antonio, TX:
We almost didn't engage in mediation because of the harsh words that had already been exchanged. Your mediation skills allowed us to communicate and find a middle ground we could both live with. We could not have done it without you. I couldn't be more pleased with your mediation technique and the value you added to the negotiation. Your success in mediation saved both sides time and money. We will be calling you for the next impossible mediation.

Kevin Delaney, Esq. General Counsel, The Trane Company
Tyler, TX:
You deserve special credit for your diligence in preparing the parties for the actual mediation session. This detailed, advanced preparation enabled you to facilitate a successful result on terms acceptable to all parties. In our case it was crucial to eliminating roadblocks that would otherwise have derailed successful resolution. Your preparation, style, and commitment to delivering results were nothing short of phenomenal. I know who to go to in the future on complex cases.

Ron Thrash, Esq., Shepherd, Smith & Edwards
Houston, TX:
Jeff is knowledgeable about securities arbitrations. Knows the legal points, but more importantly, knows how cases unfold in front of panels. Has integrity in making his own assessments about the parties' positions, while not pushing people to abandon their views in favor of his. In short, you get an independent opinion of your case (if you want it). Finally, Jeff has the energy to stay with the process until it finishes. That may be days or weeks later in certain instances, but he won't pressure you to take a bad settlement. In my view, Jeff is an honest broker for both sides.

Stephen Hash, Esq., Vinson & Elkins
Austin, TX:
We have used Jeff on a number of occasions in very complex patent matters. His skill, professionalism and refusal to quit have gotten disputes resolved. Jeff is outstanding and I recommend him without reservation.

Bill Schuurman, Esq., Vinson & Elkins
Austin, TX:
I wanted to tell you that we all very much appreciated the way in which you handled our mediation and how you managed to get our messages across to the plaintiff.

Eric D. Madden, Esq., Diamond McCarthy
Dallas, TX:
Let me take this opportunity to thank you again for your efforts yesterday. Your patience, persistence, and insight allowed the parties to settle a very contentious case. It wouldn’t have happened without you. I’ve already sent a firm-wide email highly recommending you to my partners.

Nona Matthews, Esq., Walsh, Anderson, Brown, Schulze & Aldridge
Irving, TX:
Usually such cooperation and creative thinking is only seen in theory in mediation training sessions. I believe that we did a good thing for everyone involved [and] had you not been there, a successful outcome was questionable at best. I see on your e-mail the note of Litigation Resolution & Negotiation Specialist Innovative Solutions for Complex or Difficult Matters. I can’t think of anything much more complex than special education! You truly lived up to your claims.

Tass Waterston, Esq., Shackelford, Melton & McKinley
Dallas, TX:
Given the contentious history underlying the parties dispute, I was very impressed with your leadership, patience and professionalism in directing this case towards settlement.

N. Henry Simpson, III, Esq., Simpson Woolley McConachie
Dallas, TX:
Your even-handed and analytical approach, as well as your aggressiveness in the right degree and at the right time enabled the parties to resolve a dispute, which required the utmost of each of those three qualities. The result is one that is very satisfying to my investor-clients. Thank you for a job well done.

Kirk Smith, Esq., Shepherd, Smith & Edwards
Houston, TX:
The important thing for me as a claimant’s attorney in the field of securities arbitration is to find a mediator that understands the brokerage industry and how the FINRA arbitration process works. Jeff gets it. He understands these types of cases and can articulate, to either side, the relative strengths and weaknesses of the case.

Andrew G. Jubinsky, Esq., Figari Davenport and Graves
Dallas, TX:
Jeff takes the time to understand and analyze the issues and is committed to the mediation process he is truly a specialist in this field.

Karen Fitzgerald, Esq., Kleiman Lawrence Baskind & Fitzgerald
Dallas, TX:
Thanks again for all of your hard work, especially pushing the defendant over the psychological six-figure barrier. It really meant a great deal to my client, who is thrilled at both the result and at having the matter resolved. We really appreciate your hard work on this.

Honorable A. Joe Fish, Senior Judge, U.S. District Ct., ND TX
Dallas, TX:
You developed an excellent mediation program for this Court. Your assistance as advisors and mediators has been invaluable.

R.J. Sullivan, Jr., CEO,Sullivan and Company
Tulsa, OK:
I wish to express my thanks for your very professional and effective work in resolving this matter. You should know that all of us representing Sullivan’s interests, myself chief among them, felt that you did a very good job of mediating this dispute.

Beverly Godbey, Esq.,Gardere Wynne Sewell
Dallas, TX:
Thank you for your initiative and professionalism in successfully concluding our negotiations.

Patrick W. Powers, Esq., Cash Klemchuk Powers Taylor
Dallas, TX:
I appreciate all of your hard work yesterday in getting this case resolved. I think that you did a great job for the parties, and I hope to be able to use your services again soon.

David E. Robbins, Esq., Kaufmann Feiner Yamin Gildin & Robbins
New York, NY:
On behalf of the Practicing Law Institute, I want to sincerely thank you for not only being on our faculty but for making an important contribution to the course book. I very much appreciated the homework you did on arbitrator selection your presentation was clear and the distinctions were easy to follow. I also appreciated the guidance you gave attendees in the mediator and arbitration sessions.

Robert Behrendt, Esq., Kilgore & Kilgore
Dallas, TX:
Jeff is an excellent mediator. He is fair and even-handed and will work tenaciously to resolve your dispute.