About PowerHouse

At PowerHouse Mediation, we are redefining alternative dispute resolution by delivering innovative, results-driven mediation and arbitration services. Our team of creative, forward-thinking neutrals — including retired judges and seasoned attorneys — combines deep legal insight with cutting-edge technology to create a positive, efficient, and empowering resolution experience for clients across Minnesota and nationwide.

Who We Are

National Mediation and ADR Professionals

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PowerHouse Mediation is a nationally respected mediation and arbitration services firm  rooted in Minnesota and serving clients across the country. Our panel includes retired judges, seasoned trial attorneys, and experienced ADR professionalswho bring legal depth, human insight, and practical solutions to the negotiation table.

Whether we’re mediating complex civil cases through PowerHouse Trial, guiding families through parenting and custody issues via PowerHouse Family, or delivering premier dispute resolution training through the PowerHouse ADR Training Center and PEG | A PowerHouse Company, we approach every case with clarity, integrity, and confidence.

Our reach is national — and so is our impact. With neutrals licensed in multiple jurisdictions and virtual platformsthat eliminate borders, we serve attorneys, courts, and clients across the U.S. We believe in principled resolution, streamlined processes, and personalized approaches that fit the needs of real people in real conflict.

At PowerHouse, we don’t just resolve disputes — we raise the standard for how resolution is done.

Our Philosophy

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At PowerHouse Mediation, we believe that resolution is not weakness — it’s wisdom. Conflict is inevitable, but chaos is not. Our philosophy centers on the idea that people deserve a process that is structured, respectful, and focused on outcomes that move everyone forward.

We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Every case is different, every story matters, and every participant brings something real to the table. That’s why we approach each matter with curiosity, clarity, and a deep commitment to helping parties feel heard, understood, and empowered — not just processed.

Our experienced mediators and arbitrators don’t simply “facilitate” discussions. They lead with legal insight, human compassion, and strategic guidance, whether they’re mediating, arbitrating, consulting, or training the next generation of resolution professionals. We believe in high standards, high expectations, and high-impact results — delivered with professionalism, integrity, and calm in the storm.

PowerHouse isn’t about power over people — it’s about empowering people through process. That’s the heart of what we do.

Why PowerHouse

Experienced and Trusted Professionals

When it matters most, experience matters more.

PowerHouse Mediation brings together a distinguished team of retired judges, veteran trial lawyers, and credentialed dispute resolution professionals with one shared goal: to resolve disputes with intelligence, efficiency, and integrity. We don’t dabble in ADR — we live it.

What sets PowerHouse apart isn’t just our qualifications. It’s our approach. We listen actively. We prepare thoroughly. We adapt to the dynamics of each case. And we show up — fully — for the people and professionals who trust us with their conflicts.

Whether you’re facing a multi-party commercial matter, a deeply emotional family conflict, or a legal dispute requiring arbitration or special master services, PowerHouse offers more than process — we offer perspective. Our neutrals bring deep legal knowledge, a calm command of conflict, and a genuine commitment to principled resolution.

We are proud to be a Minnesota-based firm with a national footprint, serving lawyers, courts, businesses, and families across the U.S. through both in-person and virtual services.

If you’re ready to work with a team that brings strength, structure, and heart to the table — you’re ready for PowerHouse.

Our Story

Building a National Mediation and Arbitration Network

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PowerHouse Mediation began with a simple but radical belief: Dispute resolution could be done differently — and done better.

Founded by a trial lawyer who spent years in the courtroom and the classroom, PowerHouse grew out of a desire to create a space where conflict didn’t have to be adversarial, impersonal, or inefficient. What started as one neutral handling a handful of mediations quickly evolved into a collaborative network of professionals — each bringing their own legal expertise, lived experience, and calm command of chaos.

Over time, our work expanded — not just in volume, but in vision. We added former judges, career litigators, family law professionals, and specially trained neutrals. We built out divisions to serve the unique needs of trial lawyers, families, businesses, and courts. And we launched a training arm to help shape the next generation of neutrals through PEG | A PowerHouse Company.

Today, PowerHouse is more than a mediation firm. It’s a national resource for resolution — and a community of professionals committed to restoring dignity, structure, and momentum to even the most complex disputes.

We didn’t set out to disrupt the system. We set out to elevate it. That’s still our story — and we’re just getting started.

Frequently asked questions...

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PowerHouse Mediation offers mediation and arbitration services for civil cases, family conflicts, workplace disputes, and more. Our neutrals include retired judges and trial lawyers who bring real-world legal expertise to every matter.

Yes. PowerHouse Mediation delivers services nationwide via secure virtual platforms, allowing clients across the U.S. to access high-quality dispute resolution with ease.

We are based in Minnesota with a national footprint. Our mediators and arbitrators are licensed in multiple jurisdictions and travel for in-person cases as needed.