Susan has been a full-time mediator since 2010. She uses insight and intuition to bring a fresh and creative approach to reaching settlement. Before becoming a mediator, Susan was a business litigator with an international law firm, practicing in-house as litigation counsel for a large national bank, and since 1985, has closely followed personal injury cases of all types. Susan has a natural ability to read people and can skillfully uncover the real issues fueling the dispute and redirect the parties toward settlement
She is bright, tenacious, and hardworking, and has mastered the art of follow-up to achieve resolution. One attorney commented that her "expertise, intelligence, humor, and commitment were the key to bringing both sides together in what seemed like an impossible feat." Susan guides the negotiation with empathy and exhibits genuine care and concern for the embattled parties. When not mediating privately, Susan assists the burdened Court system by settling cases of all types and works with schools and parents to resolve educational conflicts.
A mother of three, Susan is an enthusiastic cyclist, hiker, water skier, boater, linguist and traveler. She is also fluent in French and proficient in Spanish.
"I appreciated that after our initial mediation found the parties entrenched in our respective positions, Susan continued to work with the parties while
discovery progressed. She was invested in the process, knew the issues and was committed to achieving a fair result. Susan reached out to the parties at regular intervals despite
being told over and over that the case was not going to resolve. Susan ultimately proved us wrong by settling the case via phone two weeks before trial. It was a great result and
I would absolutely use her services again."
- Attorney from a Commercial Dispute
"Susan Feder is an outstanding mediator. She did an excellent job mediating a difficult medical malpractice case and working tirelessly until the case was settled. She has very special skills in connecting and engaging with the parties involved in the case. I look forward to working with Susan on future cases. "
- Attorney on a Medical Malpractice case
"Very knowledgeable regarding admissible evidence and explained problems in Plaintiff’s case to opposing counsel."
- Attorney in a Personal Injury Dog Bite matter
"“Thank you to the incredible Susan Feder and the team at Judicate West for assisting in a difficult mediation yesterday. Great outcome for our clients, as well as much needed peace of mind.”"
- Attorney on a Personal Injury Dog Bite Matter
"She understood the very complicated medical issues, and the issues concerning the defendant."
- Attorney on a Medical Malpractice/Wrongful Death Matter
"She spent the necessary time to understand client’s injuries. Made efforts to follow up."
- Attorney on a Personal Injury Assault & Battery Matter
"Susan Feder is an exceptional mediator. I worked with Susan on a personal injury matter with numerous challenges and obstacles. She was able to successfully bring the opposing parties together and settle a very difficult case. She listened carefully to both sides and provided invaluable guidance and feedback throughout the mediation. The mediation proceeded flawlessly from beginning to end. I highly recommend Susan Feder."
- Attorney on a Personal Injury Auto Matter
"I just wanted to let you know that you have renewed my faith in the zoom mediation process. You were great!"
- Attorney on a Personal Injury Auto Matter
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