Effective Mediation Solutions
Now Practicing 100% as a Mediator
High-Quality, Effective Mediation Solutions
If you are like most people, you probably hoped you would never need to hire a lawyer to handle a legal problem. Now that you have decided it is in your best interests, I would like to introduce you to myself.
I am attorney and mediator Christopher T. Patterson in Platte City, Missouri. I have been practicing law since 1980 and have helped countless individuals and families resolve their legal challenges. I have now converted my practice to 100% Family Law Mediation.
As a neutral mediator, I listen closely to you and the other party to understand your perspectives and the issues of your family law case. Listening helps me help you think outside the box. I will help you creatively develop solutions that are consistent with your needs as well as the law.
Sensible Solutions At A Practical Price
How is Family Law Mediation Different Than Litigation?
Mediation’s aim is finding common sense solutions at an affordable cost. Although litigation’s aim is to “win the case” the result can often lead to expensive legal fees and a “lose-lose” decision by a judge.
In practice
since 1980
Serving Western, Northern, Central Missouri & the KC Metro
I Pledge To Work Hard To Always:
Understand your goals
I will listen closely to what you say and offer you clear options based on decades of experience. I will empower you with the knowledge to make informed decisions.
Share straightforward thoughts
I will work hard to ensure you understand your options and the potential outcomes to your case.
Help you settle if possible
Finding solutions and reaching settlement takes hard work, but also patience. I will patiently work to help you settle your case, while always leaving the choice of settlement up to you.