Our Judges
Experience the Experience
Your Advantage in ADR Services
Our team, comprising retired Judges, is deeply committed to serving as reliable and impartial mediators. They bring a wealth of experience and understanding, ensuring they attentively listen to and address your specific needs.
Hon. Leslie M. Alden (Ret.)
Area of Expertise: Personal injury, family law, complex commercial and business disputes, employment.
Rate: $475 per hour
Hon. John G. “Jack” Berry (Ret.)
Area of Expertise: Personal injury, worker’s compensation, divorce and family law.
Rate: $350 per hour
Hon. Lynn S. Brice (Ret.)
Area of Expertise: Medical malpractice, personal injury, divorce and family law, trusts and estates, and general civil litigation.
Rate: $400 per hour
Hon. Joseph J. Ellis (Ret.)
Area of Expertise: Employment law (federal civil service), medical malpractice, personal injury and TBI, family law, custody, divorce, and business transactions.
Rate: $400 per hour
Hon. Lon E. Farris (Ret.)
Area of Expertise: Personal injury, medical malpractice, family law issues, commercial litigation, estate disputes, and real estate issues.
Rate: $425 per hour
Hon. Catherine C. Hammond (Ret.)
Area of Expertise: Divorce and family law issues, equitable distribution, spousal support, fault and no-fault, child custody and scheduling parenting time; personal injury claims; local government and policy issues; family claims: testamentary estates, wills and trusts.
Rate: $450 per hour
Hon. Melvin R. Hughes (Ret.)
Area of Expertise: Virginia law, Virginia procedure and evidence, personal injury and domestic relations, business, commercial, and medical malpractice.
Rate: $350 per hour
Hon. Dennis Lee Hupp (Ret.)
Area of Expertise: Family law (divorce and custody), annexation, eminent domain, personal injury and civil litigation.
Rate: $350 per hour
Hon. Jeanette A. Irby (Ret.)
Area of Expertise: Domestic relations, personal injury, business disputes and Title IX hearings.
Rate: $400 per hour
Hon. Michael S. Irvine (Ret.)
Area of Expertise: Personal injury, medical malpractice, wills, trusts and estates, administration of estates, family law, construction law and contracts.
Rate: $385 per hour
Hon. William W. Sharp (Ret.)
Area of Expertise: Family law, divorce, custody, support, other civil litigation, including estate matters, personal injury, real estate and business disputes.
Rate: $350 per hour
Hon. David S. Schell (Ret.)
Area of Expertise: Family law and divorce, adoptions, custody and visitation, child support, spousal support, personal injury, estate matters, real estate, complex commercial and business disputes, attorney licensing and discipline.
Rate: $425 per hour
Hon. William H. Shaw, III (Ret.)
Area of Expertise: Civil matters, from personal injury to divorce and real estate.
Rate: $300 per hour
Hon. Marcus D. Williams (Ret.)
Area of Expertise: Family Law (Divorce, Custody, Property Support) Personal Injury, Business Disputes (Domestic and International), Medical Malpractice
Rate: $400 per hour