Expert Mediation Services

Where Deadlocked Disputes Become Breakthrough Opportunities

For over 30 years, I've guided people and organizations through their most challenging conflicts.

Mediation

Resolving High-Stakes Disputes with Clarity and Precision

When tensions are high and relationships valuable, my mediation process creates space for honest dialogue and practical solutions.

I specialize in complex disputes where both technical issues and emotional undercurrents require equal attention, turning potential litigation into fair and lasting resolutions.

"Sam's mediation helped resolve a seemingly impossible dispute while maintaining relationships. His approach is transformative."

— Mediation Participant

My approach

Prepare thoroughly before sessions to uncover hidden interests and key motivations

Design strategic frameworks tailored specifically to your unique conflict dynamics

Test assumptions to help all participants critically evaluate their options with fresh clarity

Generate creative solutions that break through conventional thinking limitations

Manage the process transparently to build confidence in both the process and the outcome

Ideal for

Executive team alignment on strategic direction

Board governance challenges and role clarification

Cross-functional collaboration on complex initiatives

Organizational restructuring discussions

Thorny disputes that are preventing growth

What you can expect

Discover underlying issues through detailed pre-work that designs an efficient and effective process

Balance all voices with skilled meeting management that ensures transparent participation

Transform circular debates into productive dialogues through strategic interventions

Document commitments clearly to establish genuine accountability for all parties

Ensure implementation success through targeted follow-up support and coaching

Ready to transform that seemingly impossible conflict

into a breakthrough opportunity?

Let's discuss how we can replace tension with clarity, and impasse with progress.

Book a free, private consultation

"This was my first mediation. Sam knew this and was respectful and reasonable. Additionally, his sense of humor was a breath of fresh air."

— First-time Mediation Client

"Sam Imperati did a nice job of exploring the legal and practical issues of the claim in a realistic, yet non-judgmental way, helping my client feel he was being fair. He also did a nice job of allowing me to counsel my client without interference, and he kept the process moving."

— Attorney Representative

"My gratitude for your services on Tuesday. Your wit, wisdom and easy nature put me immediately at ease in a very stressful situation. Ultimately putting a stop to further wrangling was priceless. But you already know that. … Again, thanks. It was a pleasure meeting you but, with all due respect, hope to never see you in a professional capacity again."