$ 390-390 per hour
also known as Joan G Geiger, Joan Geiger
18 years ago I converted my succesful law practice into a Mediation practice because I believe mediation is the best way to proceed for almost all couples. It saves money, (lots), time, and most important, emotional distress. For couples with children, it is absolutely the best way to proceed and in my practice, we emphasize the needs of the children. I am often asked if mediation can work when one person is contentious or difficult. The answer is YES. After over 30 years of working with divorcing couples, I enjoy challenging cases and people.
My office is comfortable, relaxing and welcoming because people think clearly and make better decisions when they are relaxed. The average couple comes to mediation for 3 to 5 sessions for 2 hours at a time. The process takes several months, compared to several years in court. The total mediation cost is generally equal to what one party would pay as a retainer for one attorney!!!
Mediation is my vocation. It is how my talents and skills are best utilized to serve others and earn a living and support my own family. I am divorced, remarried and have 2 children.
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41 years | 1,000 cases
$ 390-390 per hour
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Acquired: 1983
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54 Grove St, Ste 2., Somerville, NJ, 08876
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Posted by Tommy | July 9, 2016 | Hired Attorney
I found Joan to be a very caring, considerate, attorney who's goal was to make a very difficult part of my life, so much easier. Extremely thoughtful and knowledgeable. Her experience is second to none. Anyone going through the hardship of divorce must give her a call, you will not regret it.
Posted by Jordan | May 4, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Several members of my family and I, have worked with Joan on various matters for over three decades. We have always found her advice to be sound, honest, and fair. Her fees are more than reasonable and she works efficiently. Knowing Joan as well as we do, we can also say that her choice to dedicate h...
Posted by anonymous | December 9, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This was the worst. She didn't even read any of the MSA prior and tried to do some sort of marriage counseling! We were way past divorced and arguing about interpretation. She kept telling me I would be ok - but not answering any questions. She didn't help in any way and just wasted a bunch of mo...
Posted by Carol Ann | May 11, 2012
In a series of recent mediation sessions, Joan delivered everything I'd hoped for--great subject knowledge and experience, the ability to manage the parties in a difficult, acrimonimous case, compassion, and stamina. Additionally, she followed up in a very effective, hands-on way when the deal threa...
Posted by Marc | May 9, 2012
Joan is a magnificent mediator. She listened carefully to our situation and was able to properly explain to us how to see the divorce from each others perspective. She explained how things would work budget wise and how the courts would probably view things if we were to go to trial. She made a diff...
"I endorse this lawyer. Joan is one of the best mediators in Central Jersey. Knowledgeable, friendly, caring and professional to all clients and attorneys. Do not hesitate to utilize her services."
"Joan is a skilled mediator that brings a wealth of substantive knowledge to the table. She is able to inspire parties to work together to achieve goals that are in the best interest of the children. I wholeheartedly endorse Joan's mediation skills."
"I endorse this lawyer. Joan is an outstanding mediator. She has helped many of my clients obtain reasonable settlement agreements while permitting them to maintain healthy family relationships. She has an even natured temperment. She applies practical wisdom and guidance in an effort to aid her clients in successful resolutions of their problems."
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2008
Top New Jersey Mediator, NJ Biz Magazine
1987
Qualified Attorney and Counsellor, US Supreme Court, United States Supreme Court
1983
Gratuated Cum Laude, Seton Hall School Of Law
1983
Most Satifactory Scholistic Progess in Law, Bureau of National Affairs
1980
Graduated cum Laude, Rutgers College, Rutgers Unniversity
2000 - Present
Partner, WIN*WIN Mediation
1991 - 2000
Attorney, Joan G Geiger, Attorney at Law
1989 - 1991
Partner, Levinston & Geiger, Attorneys At Law
1986 - 1989
Associate Attorney, Frank J Stanley, Attorney At Law
1984 - 1986
Associate Attorney, Lieberman, Ryan, Richardson, Welaj and Miller, Atotrneys at Law
1983 - 1984
Judicial Law Clerk, Honorable John Kuthal, JSC
2000 - Present
Association for Conflict ResolutionMember
1998 - Present
Dombal-Vogel FoundationTrustee
Member
2011 - 2015
New Jersey Association of Professional MediatorsFormer Board of Directors; Nominating Committee
2009 - 2012
Somerset County Bar AssociationAlternate Dispute Resolution Commitee Chair
Sucessul
1992
Intensive Training Seminar for Divorce Mediation
1992
Intensive Internship in Diviorce Mediation
1983
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2017
Family and Divorce Mediation
2017
Co-parenting, compromise and permission to say "no".
2017
The need to reflect and learn from our mistakes
2013
Role Plays, Alimony and Staying in the Home
2012
What to do when a family member is getting divorced
2010
Role Plays, Distribution of Assets and Debts
2010
Tips for representing Mediation Clients
2009
Mediation and the Practice of Law
2008
What Law Students Need to Know About Mediation
2007
The Brooke Astor Case
2007
Mediating Chancery Division Cases
2006
Family Matters/Family Solutions: Mediating Probate and Guardianship Cases
2004
Should Mediatiors Draft the Property Settlement Agreement
2004
Developing A Dispute Resolution Practice
2011
2010
English