Judge Michael Rickert Ret.

"I recently had the privilege of working with Rickert Mediation & Arbitration, PLLC, and the experience was nothing short of transformative. From the outset, their balanced approach to mediation was evident. It's rare to find a mediator who not only deeply understands the complexities of legal disputes but also genuinely cares about the emotional and personal wellbeing of all parties involved. Mr. Rickert, with a combination of professionalism and compassion, navigated through our challenging situation. His insightful guidance and impartiality fostered a space where both sides could be heard and understood, leading to a resolution that respected everyone's needs and concerns. What truly set Rickert Mediation & Arbitration, PLLC apart was their ability to make a real difference in our lives. It's not just about reaching an agreement; it's about finding a path forward that allows for healing and growth. Their work has positively impacted my life and, most importantly, the life of my son. I am deeply grateful for their services and cannot recommend them highly enough. Thank you, Rickert Mediation & Arbitration, PLLC, for your dedication and impact. Your work truly matters. Andrew George Cerrato"

"I decided to use Rickert mediation services largely due to the fact that Retired Judge Rickert could speculate on the minds of court with some degree of accuracy. He did that and for that I was thankful, but it came with a pressure from his point of view that made me feel like I was not in a neutral space. I didn’t take into consideration, his experience would dictate a course of action that amounted to pressuring me into a position I was not interested in taking. I appreciated the banter, but he unnecessarily complimented my intelligence to warm me to his personality and felt it was insincere and not necessary. I hope in the future he can maintain giving his knowledge but allowing people to be ok with having their opinions. In the future if there is another custody mediation I’ll seek out a more progressive and forward thinking mediation service. The future is where normal functioning parents are each responsible for half of their responsibility in parenting. Dads are ok to parent too. In his words, “the impression of a mother with half custody is that she isn’t fit, and if a father seeks half he’s perceived as controlling” and there may be truth in this, but it’s the responsibility of us all to change this misconception for the benefit of our children. I’m glad it’s over and he did help but I wasn’t satisfied with choosing Michael. Good luck to everyone reading this and seeking an answer to a difficult quandary."

"This guy is the best. I hesitate to say this because I don't want him so booked up I can't get him anymore, but I don't intend on using anybody else if I can help it from here on out."

"Michael Rickert always comes to mediations prepared and ready. He has examined all of the materials that have been provided to him and is aware of the issues. He also has vast experience both as an attorney and as a judge. Finally, he comes prepared and ready because of the his innate insight in guiding the parties to positive resolutions. In every one of my cases in which Mr. Michael Rickert was the Mediator, the results have been outstanding. I would highly recommend Michael Rickert."