Mediator Resume

Has been mediating for over 20 years in thousands of mediations. Has seen every type of negotiation style and understands the law and complexities of the process. As a neutral party, brings fresh eyes and ears to help the parties see a new perspective and possibilities for resolution.

Prior Criner & Edwards PLLC - Attorney/Mediator/Umpire

Attorney, Prior Criner & Edwards PLLC, 2006-Present; Attorney, Crossley McIntosh Prior and Collier PLLC, 1996-2006; Adjunct Professor, Cape Fear Community College, 1999-2000; Attorney, Great American Insurance Company, 1994-1995.

Practicing attorney for 27 years in litigation of work injury, employment issues, insurance compliance, insurance coverage issues, building construction and insurance cases. Also acted as an Umpire on appraisals and arbitrator on UM/UIM claims.

Mediator of over 2,500 cases of varying issues including homeowner insurance cases, severe injuries, insurance issues, commercial and residential construction cases. Also acted an Umpire on many appraisal claims and were NC Disaster Mediators for the Department of Insurance for hurricane claims after major storms. North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission (Mediator) North Carolina Clerk Mediation Program (Certified Mediator) District Court (Certified Arbitrator) North Carolina Industrial Commission (Certified Mediator) North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission (Certified Superior Court Mediator) South Carolina Supreme Court (Mediator) New Hanover County District Court (Arbitrator)

Homeowner Insurance Claims, Injury cases, worker rights and injury cases, construction cases, insurance coverage issues, and contract disputes.

My role as a mediator is to help the parties find a settlement that makes sense for them by making the process comfortable and informative through the sharing of information in a non- threatening manner. I give the parties a chance to be heard and to speak on the issues most important to them. Then help position them to the best path toward settlement. My style will vary based on the parties involved and issues presented.

Zoom, Microsoft Outlook, MS Word, AI apps, Chat GPT, Dropbox and electronic signature platforms.

University of Tennessee - School of Law (JD-1998); University of North Carolina at Wilmington - Cameron School of Business (BS, Business Administration-1993).

Admitted to the Bar: North Carolina (1998); US District Court: Eastern District of North Carolina (1998); US Court of Appeals: 4th Circuit (1998); US Supreme Court (1998). Certified Mediator In North and South Carolina.

American Bar Association; North Carolina Bar Association, Workers’ Compensation Section - Member, Dispute Resolution Section - Member & Section Counsel; New Hanover County Bar Association.

Within 30 miles or any Zoom mediations.

Hourly Rate: $340.00 Daily Rate: Not provided Study Rate: $340.00/hr Cancellation: $500.00/Day Cancellation Period: 7 Days Comment: Charge a one hour file administrative fee for setting up the file and confirming mediation dates and place in addition to the mediation/cancellation fees.

English

United States of America

Wilmington, North Carolina