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Mediation is a dynamic, structured, interactive process where a neutral third party assists disputin

Elliott Kanter and Leticia Ostler have 40+ years of combined experience in conflict resolution, their ability to implement state of the art negotiation techniques can help you attain a successful resolution to your dispute.

09/22/2026

FAMILY BUSINESS: IS EVERYONE ADDING VALUE?

One family member carries the workload.
Another has the title, but contributes little.
Resentment grows, and business suffers.

Collaborative mediation can change the conversation.

We help families address roles, accountability, compensation, ownership, and expectations before conflict damages both the business and the family.

Protect the relationship. Strengthen the business. Create value together.

Kanter Ostler Mediation

Where difficult family conversations become collaborative solutions.

09/02/2026

YOUR EMPLOYEE USED AI. YOUR COMPANY FIRED THEM. NOW EVERYONE IS GOING TO MEDIATION.

AI is changing the workplace faster than employment policies can keep up.

An employee uses AI to write a report.

A company claims confidential information was exposed.

HR calls it misconduct.

The employee says, “Everyone is using AI.”

Then comes the termination.

Suddenly, a technology issue becomes an employment dispute and potentially an expensive lawsuit.

Who owns the work?

Was confidential information exposed?

Was the employee warned?

Was the termination justified?

Before the lawyers turn a workplace conflict into a courtroom battle, consider mediation.

Mediation gives both sides an opportunity to be heard, identify what really matters, and negotiate a solution before the cost, uncertainty, and damage of litigation escalate.

Don't wait until the dispute becomes a lawsuit. Mediate early. Resolve strategically. Protect your business.

Kanter Ostler Collaborative Mediation

Where conflict becomes an opportunity for resolution.

Ready to resolve it? Start the conversation before the courtroom does.

09/01/2026

WHAT IF THE PERSON ACCUSED OF FINANCIALLY ABUSING YOUR ELDERLY PARENT… IS YOUR OWN BROTHER OR SISTER?

Now what?
Do you take them to court?
Do you stop speaking to each other?
Do you spend years and potentially a significant amount of money, fighting over who is right?
Or…
Can you find a way to protect your loved one AND preserve your family?
Elder financial abuse can turn families against each other overnight.

A missing account.
A disputed withdrawal.
A questionable transfer.
A caregiver with access to finances.
A disagreement over a home, trust, inheritance, or estate.
And suddenly, siblings become adversaries.
But there is another option.

MEDIATION.

At Kanter Ostler Collaborative Mediation, we help families address difficult financial and elder-related disputes in a structured, confidential environment where everyone has an opportunity to be heard.

The goal isn't simply to determine who wins.

The goal is to explore whether there is a resolution that:
Protects the elder.
Addresses the financial concerns.
Creates accountability.
Reduces hostility.

And, when possible, preserves the family relationship.
Because sometimes the most important thing a family can save…
isn't money.
IT'S EACH OTHER.

If your family is facing an elder financial dispute, don't wait until the conflict becomes irreversible.
Start the conversation before the courtroom becomes the only conversation left.

Kanter Ostler Collaborative Mediation
Where difficult conversations can lead to meaningful resolutions.

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07/30/2026

Not Every Conflict Is About the Facts. Sometimes It's About the Personality.

Have you ever walked away from a conversation thinking:

"Why is this person impossible to reason with?"

In many legal and family disputes, one or both parties may have a high-conflict communication style. The conversation becomes about winning, controlling, blaming, or escalating; resolving seems impossible.

The truth is, more pressure rarely creates more progress.

At Kanter Ostler Mediation, we combine the power of law and psychology to help parties move beyond emotional gridlock. Our collaborative mediation process is designed to:

✔️ Reduce hostility and defensiveness
✔️ Create a structured environment where every voice is heard
✔️ Keep discussions focused on solutions, not personal attacks
✔️ Help parties make informed decisions instead of emotionally driven ones

Mediation isn't about deciding who wins.

It's about creating a path where everyone can move forward.

When conflict is fueled by emotion, the right process and the right mediator can make all the difference.

Because the strongest resolution isn't the loudest voice in the room. It's the one everyone can live with.

07/29/2026

Legal Malpractice Cases Are About More Than Mistakes. They Are About Trust.

When an attorney-client relationship breaks down, the conflict is rarely just about a legal theory.

It is about:

* A client who feels abandoned.

* An attorney who feels misunderstood.

* A disagreement over expectations, communication, strategy, or outcome.

* Two sides who see the same events through completely different lenses.

Legal malpractice cases are among the most challenging disputes to resolve because they involve something every lawyer values deeply:

Trust. A courtroom may determine who is right or wrong, but litigation often leaves both sides with uncertainty, expense, and damaged reputations.

Collaborative mediation creates a different path.

At Kanter Ostler Mediation, we help parties move beyond positions and focus on solutions by:

🔹 Identifying the real issues driving the dispute.

🔹 Creating a confidential environment for difficult conversations.

🔹 Helping each side understand the risks, strengths, and weaknesses of their case.

🔹 Finding creative resolutions that address both financial and personal concerns.

The goal is not simply to divide a settlement number.

The goal is to create a resolution where:

* The client feels heard.

* The attorney has an opportunity to address concerns.

* Both sides avoid the uncertainty of trial.

* The parties can move forward.

The best resolutions are not always about declaring a winner.

They are about finding a path where everyone can say:

“This was the right decision.”

At Kanter Ostler Mediation, we believe collaborative mediation transforms conflict into resolution.

07/28/2026

Neighbor disputes can escalate quickly, often starting with something as simple as a barking dog, a fence, a tree, or a parking space. What begins as a minor issue can evolve into a conflict fueled by hurt, mistrust, and the feeling of not being heard.

Most neighbor conflicts are driven by human emotions as much as by legal rights. At Kanter Ostler Collaborative Mediation, we focus on bridging the gap between law and psychology, helping neighbors move beyond blame and toward practical, lasting solutions.

Instead of escalating conflict through costly litigation, we assist individuals in:

• Understanding the underlying interests behind the dispute.

• Improving communication and reducing hostility.

• Exploring creative, legally sound resolutions.

• Preserving peace within the community.

When people feel heard, they become more willing to work toward solutions.

Don’t let a property dispute turn into a personal war. Embrace collaboration over confrontation.

Kanter Ostler Collaborative Mediation: Where legal strategy meets human understanding.

07/27/2026

Medical malpractice cases extend beyond the realm of medicine; they are fundamentally about people. Each case involves a patient, a family, healthcare professionals, and circumstances that can change lives.

While litigation is sometimes necessary, many cases can benefit from a collaborative mediation process that allows all parties to be heard, explore solutions, and work toward resolution with dignity and respect.

Medical malpractice mediation offers an opportunity to:
• Address complex medical and legal issues in a confidential setting.
• Reduce the emotional and financial costs associated with prolonged litigation.
• Preserve professional relationships when appropriate.
• Create practical, mutually acceptable resolutions.
• Ensure all parties have the chance to be heard before trial.

At Kanter Ostler Mediation, we recognize that these cases involve more than just legal claims; they involve lives that have been profoundly impacted. Our approach combines careful preparation, thoughtful communication, and experienced facilitation to help parties navigate difficult conversations and pursue meaningful resolutions.

Resolving conflict is not merely about settling a case; it is about helping people move forward.

07/22/2026

When Family Becomes a Legal Battle: Protecting Ideas, Legacies & Relationships

The family business. The invention. The brand. The creative vision. What happens when the people you love become the people you are fighting over intellectual property with?

- A sibling claims ownership of the family brand.

- A parent and child disagree over creative rights.

- A family-owned company divides over who controls the next chapter.

The dispute may be about trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, inventions, or business ideas, but underneath the legal conflict are years of history, emotions, expectations, and relationships.

Litigation can determine who wins a legal battle. Mediation can help families find solutions that protect both their intellectual property and their relationships.

At Kanter Ostler Mediation, we combine the principles of law, psychology, and conflict resolution to help families navigate high-stakes disputes with confidentiality, respect, and strategic problem-solving.

Because sometimes the most valuable asset isn’t just the idea… it’s the family legacy behind it. Protect what you created. Preserve what matters.

07/21/2026

THE LOUDEST VOICE ISN'T ALWAYS THE RIGHT ONE.

When a family dispute involves someone with strong narcissistic traits, communication often turns into control. One person dominates. One person rewrites history. One person demands to "win." The rest of the family stops being heard.

At Kanter Ostler Mediation, we understand that effective mediation isn't about giving every personality equal influence; it's about creating a process where every voice has an equal opportunity to be heard.

Collaborative mediation helps by:

✔️ Establishing clear communication boundaries.

✔️ Redirecting manipulation back to facts and solutions.

✔️ Ensuring quieter family members are not overshadowed.

✔️ Reducing emotional escalation.

✔️ Focusing on practical agreements rather than power struggles.

Not every family conflict can be resolved through mediation, and mediation may not be appropriate in situations involving abuse, coercive control, or safety concerns. But when the circumstances are suitable, a structured, collaborative process can help families move from conflict toward resolution with dignity and respect.

Family relationships don't have to end because one personality dominates the conversation. Sometimes, they simply need a process where everyone can finally be heard.

Kanter Ostler Mediation ~ "Where psychology meets conflict resolution." "You can't negotiate with manipulation. You can create a process that prevents it."

07/15/2026

WHEN THE HARDEST PERSON TO NEGOTIATE WITH IS YOUR OWN CLIENT.

Every attorney has encountered that challenging case. The evidence may point in one direction, the risks may suggest another, yet the client's expectations can be entirely different.

You have explained the exposure, discussed the cost of trial, and analyzed the weaknesses, but the client still isn't understanding.

This is where collaborative mediation can transform the conversation. At Kanter Ostler Mediation, Elliott Kanter and Leticia Ostler recognize that the mediator's role often extends beyond merely conveying numbers between rooms. It involves bridging the gap between legal reality and client expectations.

We collaborate with counsel, not against them, to facilitate difficult conversations. Sometimes, a client needs to hear the risks from a neutral party. Other times, they need to feel acknowledged before they can truly listen to their attorney. The issue at hand may not always be the settlement figure; it could stem from fear, anger, distrust, or an expectation that was never properly recalibrated.

Our collaborative approach enables the attorney and mediator to identify the true barriers, address them strategically, and refocus the conversation on the dispute itself. A challenging client does not always indicate that a case cannot settle; it may simply mean that the attorney requires another experienced voice in the room.

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
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