Category: Mediation

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Attorney Roth Obtains Oakland County Mediator Qualification

Roth Law is pleased to announce that Attorney Gregory J. Roth has obtained qualification as both an Oakland County Probate Mediator (effective March 11, 2016) and an Oakland County Civil Mediator (effective March 14, 2016) and has been added to both official lists. Applicants are required to successfully complete a 40-hour civil mediator training course and maintain continuing education in mediation every two years. Mediator approval in Oakland County is by the Application Review Committee.

Mediatorjobtitleonnameplate_webGregory J. Roth seeks to develop and concentrate a mediation practice in Probate & Estates Law, a field in which he has practiced as an attorney since 2001. Mr. Roth believes that the probate practice and its litigants will continue to benefit from alternative dispute resolution such as mediation. Mr. Roth also will accept civil mediation assignments within his other practice areas.

Attorney Roth can be reached at (248) 344-4772 or at greg@rothlawpractice.com.

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Attorney Roth Conducts First Private Mediation

LegalmediationOn December 4, 2015, Attorney Gregory J. Roth conducted his first private mediation. The mediation resulted in the complete facilitated settlement of a contested trust litigation matter. Attorney Roth appreciated the referral of and opportunity to mediate this case.

For inquiries regarding your potential mediation, please contact our office at (248) 344-4772.

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Now Offering Probate & Estates Mediation Services

Roth Law is pleased to announce that Attorney Gregory J. Roth is now offering his services as a probate & estates mediator. Mr. Roth brings his extensive experience in probate & estates law to the mediation table. As an alternative to often protracted and expensive litigation, mediation can benefit parties to probate & estates disputes.

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Since 2001, Mr. Roth has has held a variety of roles in the probate & estates petition and litigation process. In the public sphere, he has been appointed by the probate court as guardian ad litem as well as attorney for incapacitated and protected individuals. He has also served as fiduciary for wards in the probate court, with appointments as guardian, conservator, special conservator, and special fiduciary.

Privately, Mr. Roth has represented family members in protective proceedings as well as decedent and trust administration and litigation matters, whether as petitioners, respondents, fiduciaries, or interested persons. Additionally, Mr. Roth has prosecuted and defended creditor claims against probate estates.

Mr. Roth’s breadth of experience with probate & estates administration and litigation lends itself to effective and balanced mediation in all probate court matters and ensures that all parties will be treated fairly. Adding to nearly fifteen years of concentrated probate experience, Mr. Roth has completed the 40-hour civil mediator training course and is seeking qualification on the Oakland County Probate Mediator and Oakland County Civil Mediator lists.

Mediation referrals are being accepted in the following areas:

Guardianship ● Conservatorship
Decedent Estates
Wills ● Trusts ● Powers of Attorney
(medical, financial, “living will”, HIPAA release)
Settlement Protection (for minors)
Wrongful Death Distribution ● Elder Protection