Ellen M. Ross practiced family law for over 16 years before deciding to mediate. She found at times, that what her clients requested was not actually what they wanted, or it could be attained in a more efficient way. In short, Ellen offers creative solutions that satisfy clients while diffusing emotions on both sides of the table.

Ellen’s desire to mediate was born from the belief that, “If I could just talk to the opposing party, I could get them to see this problem in a different way that would facilitate resolution.” By encouraging more agreeable attitudes, she believes that the perception of fairness is more likely to result in satisfaction and adherence to the agreement. Finding alternative paths to optimizing each party’s objectives is where Ellen’s mediation services excel.