Testimonials

Shari Gold is quite simply the best mediator I have worked with in 17 years of practicing law.

In mediation sessions, for both attorneys and parties, there is a palpable and apparent sense that Shari genuinely cares about finding positive solutions to complex issues that often are overwrought with emotion.

Shari engages parties in a centered, measured, and respectful manner. As a consequence, litigants know that a neutral person is listening to their concerns. Shari guides parties to focus on their primary goals and the roots of their concerns. Once these are identified and addressed, with Shari’s help, the remaining issues tend to be resolved quickly and in a collaborative manner.

I can not recommend Shari’s mediation services enough. For attorneys, the sessions are a master class on how mediation should be conducted. For litigants, the sessions are empowering, positive experiences.

Shari managed to almost immediately organize a very chaotic situation and get everyone to focus on issues rather than egos. The magic part was how she made everyone feel valuable while simultaneously understanding their place in the chain of command. But, the real ”pull the rabbit out of the hat” moment was when she made us realize that it wasn’t just that we weren’t listening to each other but rather that we were not explaining our issues in a non-emotional, clear and concise manner.

I have known Shari Gold for over 30 years. I have always known her to be a smart and thoughtful person. As a negotiator/mediator, she is top notch. She has the temperament that lends itself to putting people in highly emotional situations at ease. Through her considerate approach, she is able to reach results quickly that others could not. She knows the law well and knows how to work with people to reach a conclusion for whatever the situation might be. I would wholeheartedly recommend her.

We met with Shari while being faced with a confusing and overwhelming issue that had our heads spinning. Her clarity, calm demeanor and patience was helpful beyond description. She turned a stressful situation into a pleasant experience. Her level of professionalism, courtesy, and responsiveness is unmatched. Aside from that, she’s one of the nicest people around.

In my capacity as an Attorney for the Children, I have known Shari Gold for over 20 years. In divorce actions, one of the biggest roadblocks to settlement is the failure of litigants to believe that their divergent points of view have actually been listened to and heard. Shari Gold excels here. I have witnessed her remarkable skill in deeply listening without judgment to the parties’ concerns and, thereby enhancing communication between them. Her results in helping move the most intransigent cases to settlement are unmatched. I look forward to working with her in her mediation practice.

I have had the honor and privilege to work with Mrs. Gold in her capacity as Court Attorney to the Honorable Christopher Cahill. Mrs. Gold was instrumental in collaboratively working with attorneys and litigants to resolve the most complex, and unique matrimonial matters. The compassion and thorough understanding of matrimonial law exhibited by Mrs. Gold assisted in resolving issues to avoid unnecessary lengthy litigation.