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Sean Collinson discusses mediation strategy and crisis-negotiation experience.
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Collinson Mediation Firm helps families and individuals resolve divorce, custody, support, and civil disputes outside the courtroom, with clarity, fairness, and 22+ years of experience.
Sean CollinsonFounder & Lead Mediator
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A Guided Path Through Conflict, Without the Courtroom
Instead of leaving your future in the hands of a judge, mediation allows you to sit down together with a trained neutral to find solutions that fit your life. Sean Collinson draws on FBI crisis-negotiation training and more than two decades of experience as a family and civil mediator to help clients reach fair, lasting agreements, efficiently, respectfully, and on their own terms.
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We Guide You From First Call to Final Agreement
Every engagement starts with a consultation to understand your situation. From there, we structure a mediation process tailored to your case, whether that’s a single joint session or an extended series of guided negotiations.
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Family & Divorce Mediation
A practical alternative to litigation, helping couples resolve divorce matters efficiently, reduce stress, and move forward without unnecessary conflict or delay.
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For parents who were never married, mediation establishes a clear, fair parental relationship, covering custody, visitation, and support without prolonged litigation.
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We reduce stress in an emotionally-charged process, helping both parties reach a fair, workable arrangement using the same guideline software employed by the courts.
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Mediation Backed by Real-World Expertise
Not Just Legal Knowledge: Crisis-Tested Judgment
Sean Collinson has spent over two decades helping families and individuals resolve conflict outside the courtroom. Drawing on FBI crisis-negotiation training and more than 8,000 successfully settled cases, he brings a rare combination of real-world expertise and calm, structured guidance to every mediation.
- 22+ years as a practicing family & civil mediator
- FBI crisis-negotiation trained
- Featured mediation expert on Dr. Phil
- In-person, phone, and Zoom sessions available nationwide
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything You Need to Know Before Getting Started
Mediation is a voluntary process where a trained, neutral third party helps both sides communicate, understand each other’s interests, and reach a fair agreement, without a judge deciding the outcome for you.
Mediation is typically faster, less expensive, and more private than litigation. You and the other party stay in control of the outcome, rather than leaving decisions about your family or business to a judge.
Not necessarily. Many clients complete mediation without individual attorneys, though you’re always welcome to consult one. We can also work alongside your existing legal counsel throughout the process.
We handle divorce, unmarried paternity, child custody, child and spousal support, and general civil disputes. If you’re unsure whether your situation qualifies, schedule a consultation and we’ll walk you through it.
Yes. Sessions are available in person, by phone, or over Zoom, so you can resolve your matter from anywhere with the same level of service as a face-to-face meeting.
It depends on the complexity of your case. Some matters resolve in a single half-day session; others require a series of shorter sessions. We’ll outline a realistic timeline during your consultation.
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