Business Details
Professional Legal Mediation Services in Wilmington
Criner Sherman Lee has built a reputation as a trusted provider of alternative dispute resolution services across North and South Carolina. Our team of certified attorney-mediators brings decades of combined legal expertise to complex civil litigation, workers' compensation cases, and business disputes. With deep roots in the Carolinas legal community, we specialize in facilitating voluntary settlements through mediation, arbitration, and neutral evaluation. Our practice is guided by the principle that effective dispute resolution preserves relationships while reducing costs and delays. We serve attorneys, insurance carriers, and businesses through personalized mediation services tailored to each case's unique needs.Our mediators hold advanced legal certifications and maintain active memberships in prominent legal and dispute resolution organizations. We provide comprehensive mediation support for workers' compensation, personal injury, family law, and commercial disputes. Our commitment to ethical practices and procedural transparency has earned us recognition from state bar associations and the judiciary. We offer flexible scheduling options and modern conference facilities to accommodate client needs. Through decades of service, we have developed a proven track record of successful case resolutions across diverse legal domains.
Services
Workers Compensation Mediation
Complex Business Disputes
Personal Injury Cases
Bankruptcy Mediation
Family Law Mediations
Construction Law Mediations
Estate & Fiduciary Law
Insurance Disputes
Labor & Employment Law
Arbitration Services
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of combined mediation experience across multiple legal specialties
- Our team includes certified Superior Court and Federal Court mediators
- We serve all 100 NC counties and SC through our regional dispute resolution network
- Our mediators maintain active memberships in state bar associations and legal organizations
- We provide flexible scheduling with three experienced attorney-mediators available
Associations and certifications
- North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission
Services
Workers Compensation Mediation
Our certified mediators specialize in resolving workers' compensation disputes between employees and employers. We facilitate negotiations for fair settlements while maintaining workplace relationships. With decades of experience in North and South Carolina's workers' comp systems, our team helps navigate complex claims and statutory requirements efficiently.
Complex Business Disputes
We mediate high-stakes business conflicts including partnership dissolutions, contract breaches, and corporate litigation. Our attorney-mediators understand the financial and reputational implications of business disputes. We help parties reach confidential, mutually beneficial solutions without court intervention, preserving ongoing business relationships.
Family Law Mediations
Our neutrals facilitate resolution of custody arrangements, property division, and support agreements in a constructive environment. Certified in family financial mediation, we help families create sustainable parenting plans and equitable asset distributions. This voluntary process reduces emotional stress compared to adversarial court proceedings.
Construction Law Mediations
We resolve construction-related conflicts involving contracts, liens, insurance claims, and project defects. Our mediators understand industry standards and contractual obligations. We help contractors, developers, and property owners reach practical solutions that minimize project delays and financial losses while maintaining professional relationships.
Arbitration Services
We provide binding and non-binding arbitration services for civil litigation matters. Our arbitrators deliver timely, enforceable decisions with procedural flexibility. Available as single arbitrators or panels, we handle complex cases across multiple practice areas while maintaining strict neutrality and adherence to legal standards.
People
Sherman Lee Criner
Attorney/Mediator
Certified Superior Court mediator with 25+ years legal experience. Specializes in workers' compensation and business disputes. Admitted to NC and SC bars. Active in community leadership and legal education initiatives.
Frank Prior
Attorney/Mediator
Civil litigation specialist with 25+ years experience. Focus on workers' compensation and commercial mediation. Certified in Superior Court mediation. Served as arbitrator in 1000+ cases across multiple practice areas.
Ashley M. Edwards
Attorney/Mediator
Certified mediator in NC and SC. 15+ years mediation experience across all litigation areas. Former workers' compensation attorney. Member of National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals. Mediated 1000+ cases in diverse legal matters.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We provide mediation services throughout North and South Carolina, with primary offices in Wilmington, NC.
What practice areas do you handle?
We mediate all civil litigation areas including workers' compensation, family law, business disputes, construction claims, and insurance matters.
Are your mediators certified?
All mediators hold certifications from the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission and multiple state bar associations.
Can mediation occur before litigation?
Yes, we offer pre-litigation mediations to resolve disputes before formal legal proceedings begin.
What are your office hours?
Contact us via phone or email during regular business hours for scheduling assistance and case consultations.
