Our Approach

Ruttenberg Dickerson offers mediation for parties in a wide range of circumstances: married people who own businesses, childless couples, parents and co-parents, unmarried people living together, and even roommates.

• When Ruttenberg Dickerson is engaged for mediation, we serve as an impartial facilitator to help you stay out of court.
• Unlike in litigation, where eventually the fate of each party, their children and their finances are decided by a judge, SmolenPlevy can meet with the parties in person, via Zoom, or even over the phone and help them make these decisions
• Prior to meeting, the parties will be asked to provide basic financial information,  including disclosure of their assets and liabilities.
• During these meetings, the parties can be accompanied by their respective attorneys — or not — depending on their preference. We explain the process, then listen to each person’s description of their situation. At different points in the discussions we might separate the parties into two rooms.
• We help parties look “outside the box” to see potential solutions to points of disagreement.
• At SmolenPlevy, the parties will always know where they stand on various issues at the conclusion of each meeting.
•  We are flexible in meeting mediation clients’ needs, and we are dedicated to helping parties reach agreement and come to a successful conclusion.