Civil and Family Mediation Services
Tennessee Supreme Court Listed Rule 31 Mediator
Certified 2023 | Tennessee Supreme Court
John approaches civil mediation with the same analytical precision he brings to expert witness work. Most mediators are generalists. John is not. When a mediation involves an insurance dispute, coverage questions, carrier obligations, and claims handling conduct, John understands the technical language on both sides. That expertise can help in accelerating resolution.
He is trained in the Riskin Grid methodology, psychology of mediation, Caucus vs. Conference approaches, ethical codes of mediation, and the full Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 curriculum. He is also experienced as a co-mediator, which makes him an effective partner for other Rule 31-listed mediators.
Mediation Training and Continuing Education
- Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 (2023)
- Family Mediation (2025)
- Riskin Grid of Mediation (2022)
- Psychology of Mediation (2022)
- Caucus vs. Conference Mediation (2022)
- Ethical Codes of Mediation (2022)
- Convening the Mediation Process (2022)
- Opening the Mediation Process (2022)
- Best Practices of Negotiating (2022)
- How to Close and Finalize a Mediation (2022)
- How to Professionally Co-Mediate (2022)
- Ethics in the P and C Insurance Workplace (2023)
- Claims Handling Best Practices (2023)
Case Types
- Insurance Coverage Disputes
- Transportation Claims
- Property Damage Disputes
- Commercial Contract Disputes
- Business Disputes with Insurance Elements
- Wrongful Death (Multi-Party)
- Workers Compensation Disputes
- Employment Practices Disputes
- General Liability Claims
- Multi-Carrier Coverage Disputes
Schedule a Mediation
Mediation inquiries are handled directly by John. He is available to serve as primary mediator or co-mediator nationwide.
(423) 541-9109john@ballingerandassociates.comSchedule a Mediation