Oregon Mediation Center

Training Testimonials

Jim's ability to imprint the wisdom he's gained through his myriad of mediation experiences is literally "amazing!" His eloquence, creativity, role playing and other teaching abilities allow a class representing a broad spectrum of professions, backgrounds and interests to each gain new understandings and abilities that will benefit them and their future mediating parties.
Mark Eissler, J.D., Bonneville Power Administration, Portland, OR

I recommend this course to any professional who desires to restore integrity and dignity to the conflict resolution process.
Peter Wezeman, J.D., Portland, OR

I highly recommend this training for any person interested in communication skills in a professional or personal capacity.
Munir Katul, M.D., Eugene, OR

When I woke up this morning, the first thing I wanted to do was to draft you a note to thank you for the exciting and stimulating seminar that you just conducted for all of us in Los Angeles. I have been mediating for a few years now and I believe your course has brought me to a new level of understanding. Most importantly, I wanted to communicate to you that it was your passion, enthusiasm, sense of humor and general good will (as well as knowledge) that made the seminar so meaningful. I know that everyone else in the class felt the same way.
Morton Gantman, J.D., Encino, CA

This training is priceless for any psychologist engaged in, or wanting to engage in, neutral facilitation of disputes.
David Corey, Ph.D., Portland, OR

The Civil & Workplace Mediation Training is extremely helpful for dealing with workplace human resource issues.
Linda Strahm, PGE in Portland, OR

This is one of the best programs I've ever attended. Jim's high energy makes him a highly effective trainer. The workshop is jam packed with valuable information.
Carl Sniffen, J.D., Medford, OR

A valuable learning experience, packed with gems of insight and wisdom. Many immediate and practical applications.
Ryan Darwish, M.B.A., C.F.P., Eugene, OR

A dynamic and exciting program in a great facility that focuses on both the theoretical and the practical.
Dennis Graves, C.P.A., Salem, OR

Jim Melamed is the most informative instructor I have encountered in 25 years.
William L. Brooks, J.D., Nashville, TN

Melamed is mediation! You're gonna love it.
Janis Checcia, Legal Services Manager, SAIF Corp.,Salem, OR

This was a great introduction to mediation. I'm excited about pursuing mediation as a compliment to the other services I offer.
Patricia Crain, J.D., Medford, OR

In 15 years as a mediator and trainer of mediators, I have found Jim to be the most dynamic, knowledgeable and competent trainer I have experienced
Lauren Burton, Fmr. Exec. Dir., Dispute Resolution Services, L.A. County Bar Assn.

You have put the parts together in such a remarkably inspiring and useful way that one can't help but come away feeling competent, confident and eager to mediate.
Terrill Croghan, J.D., San Francisco, CA

This mediation training is definitely worth your time and the cost.
Bruce H. Anderson, J.D., Eugene, OR

Jim Melamed's mediation seminars deliver the goods. They teach skills that are immediately useful to mediators, as well as lawyers and mental health professionals with conventional practices. I use skills that I learned from Jim virtually every day in working with my own clients and dealing with the other lawyers involved in my cases.
Franklin R. Garfield, J.D., Los Angeles, CA

This course offers an impressive and comprehensive blend of theory and practice. You learn more in 4 days about how to mediate than a lawyer learns in 3 years of law school about how to practice law.
James Reichle, J.D., Quincy, CA

This was the "dream" training.
Oliver Ross, J.D., Phoenix, AZ

Thanks for the excellent mediation training. It was the best professional training I have ever had. For that matter, it was probably the best educational experience I have ever had.
Gary Firestone, J.D., West Linn, OR

Jim is an exceptional trainer.
Dennis Sargent, C.P.A., Corvallis, OR

In all my MCLE training, this program provided the most efficient use of time spent, for my present work and into the future
John H. Hachmeister, J.D., Redondo Beach, CA

Excellent instruction in a very timely and much needed process.
Fr. Matthew Tate, Milwaukee, OR

Jim Melamed offers incredible insights into human behavior and moving people towards agreement.
Megan Hassen, J.D., Salem, OR

Jim's energy and commitment to mediation is awesome.
Susie Leo Piper, Eugene, OR

Jim is a learned man in his field. His insight and organized course keeps the participant focused and interested. A clear communicator - always thinking about outcome of mediation for the parties.
Judy Ware, Ph.D., Boise, ID

Great job. Great class. Great help!
Jim Ware, Boise, ID

I would take another training from Jim in a minute.
Sue Reuling Furness, Ph.D., Boise, ID