Neutrals

Meet the PowerHouse Neutrals — trusted leaders in mediation, arbitration, and dispute resolution. Our hand-selected panel includes retired judges, seasoned trial lawyers, and nationally recognized ADR professionals known for legal insight, practical problem-solving, and results-driven resolution.

Whether your matter involves civil litigation, family law, or complex commercial disputes, PowerHouse offers the right neutral to move your case forward efficiently and effectively.

Experienced Neutrals • Proven Results • Powerful Resolutions

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Kristi Paulson, attorney, mediator, and founder of PowerHouse Mediation

Kristi Paulson

Founder • PowerHouse Mediation
Mediator • Arbitrator • Special Master

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Timothy McManus

Retired Judge of District Court
Mediator • Arbitrator • Special Master

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Mike Black, family law mediator at PowerHouse Mediation

Michael Black

Family Mediator – High Asset/Complex Family Law Case

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Daniel O’Fallon, mediator and arbitrator at PowerHouse Mediation

Former Judge of District Court
Mediator • Arbitrator • Special Master

Daniel O'Fallon

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Vildan Teske, civil mediator and arbitrator at PowerHouse Mediation

Vildan Teske

Mediator • Arbitrator • Special Master

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Joseph Boles

Retired Judge of Circuit District Court (Wisc.)
Mediator • Arbitrator • Special Master

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Judge Debbie Kleven (Ret.), mediator and arbitrator at PowerHouse Mediation

Debbie Kleven

Retired Judge of District Court (ND)
Mediator • Arbitrator • Special Master

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Markus Yira, civil mediator and arbitrator at PowerHouse Mediation

Markus Yira

Retired Judge of District Court (ND)
Mediator • Arbitrator • Special Master

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Dan O’Leary, civil mediator and arbitrator at PowerHouse Mediation

Daniel O'Leary

Mediator • Arbitrator • Special Master

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Judge Lisa Borgen (Ret.), civil and family mediator and arbitrator at PowerHouse Mediation

Lisa Borgen

Retired Judge of District Court
Mediator • Arbitrator • Special Master

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David Knutson

Retired Judge of District Court
Mediator • Arbitrator • Special Master

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Joseph Daly, civil arbitrator and professor at PowerHouse Mediation

Joseph Daly

Arbitrator (National and International) • Mediator • Educator

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Charlene Hatcher

Retired Judge of District Court
Mediator • Arbitrator • Special Master

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Sybil Dunlop

Mediator • Arbitrator • Special Master

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Judge M. Jacqueline Regis (Ret.), mediator and arbitrator at PowerHouse Mediation

Jackie Regis

Retired Judge of District Court
Mediator • Arbitrator • Special Master

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Lisa Lamm Bachman, civil mediator and arbitrator at PowerHouse Mediation

Lisa Lamm Bachman

Mediator • Arbitrator • Special Master

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Lisa Montpetit Brabbit, civil mediator and court-appointed trustee at PowerHouse Mediation

Lisa M. Brabbit

Mediator • Arbitrator • Special Master
Appointed Trustee

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Jazz Hampton, civil mediator with business and technology expertise at PowerHouse Mediation

Jazz Hampton

Mediator

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Denise Reuter

Mediator • Arbitrator • Special Master

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Sean Lanterman, civil mediator with expertise in computer forensics, AI, and e-discovery at PowerHouse Mediation

Sean Lanterman

Mediator

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Gerald Laurie

Mediator • Arbitrator • Special Master

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Retired or Former Judges

Timothy McManus (Ret.) Retired Judge | Mediator | Arbitrator | Special Master | Evaluator
Judge Timothy McManus (Ret.) – Minnesota District Court
Judge Debbie Kleven (Ret.), mediator and arbitrator at PowerHouse Mediation
Judge Debbie Kleven (Ret.) – Minnesota District Court
Daniel O’Fallon, mediator and arbitrator at PowerHouse Mediation
Daniel O’Fallon - Former Judge Minnesota District Court
Retired Judge - Wisconsin | Mediators | Arbitrator | Special Master | Evaluator
Judge Joseph Boles (Ret.) - Wisconsin Circuit Court
Judge Lisa Borgen (Ret.), civil and family mediator and arbitrator at PowerHouse Mediation
Judge Lisa Borgen (Ret.) - Minnesota District Court
Judge M. Jacqueline Regis (Ret.), mediator and arbitrator at PowerHouse Mediation
Judge M. Jacqueline Regis (Ret.) – Minnesota District Court
Judge David Knutson (Ret.) Retired Judge | Mediator | Arbitrator | Special Master | Evaluator
Judge David Knutson (Ret.) - Minnesota District Court
Judge Charlene Hatcher (Ret.)
Judge Charlene Hatcher (Ret.)

Family Law Mediators

Mike Black, family law mediator at PowerHouse Mediation
Mike Black – Family Law Mediator at PowerHouse Mediation
Timothy McManus (Ret.) Retired Judge | Mediator | Arbitrator | Special Master | Evaluator
Judge Timothy McManus (Ret.) – Minnesota District Court
Judge Lisa Borgen (Ret.), civil and family mediator and arbitrator at PowerHouse Mediation
Judge Lisa Borgen (Ret.) - Minnesota District Court
Judge David Knutson (Ret.) Retired Judge | Mediator | Arbitrator | Special Master | Evaluator
Judge David Knutson (Ret.) - Minnesota District Court
Judge M. Jacqueline Regis (Ret.), mediator and arbitrator at PowerHouse Mediation
Judge M. Jacqueline Regis (Ret.) – Minnesota District Court
Kristi Paulson, attorney, mediator, and founder of PowerHouse Mediation
Kristi Paulson – Founder, Lawyer, Mediator & Arbitrator at PowerHouse Mediation

Mediators - North Dakota

Judge Debbie Kleven (Ret.), mediator and arbitrator at PowerHouse Mediation
Judge Debbie Kleven (Ret.) – Minnesota District Court
Judge Lisa Borgen (Ret.), civil and family mediator and arbitrator at PowerHouse Mediation
Judge Lisa Borgen (Ret.) - Minnesota District Court
Kristi Paulson, attorney, mediator, and founder of PowerHouse Mediation
Kristi Paulson – Founder, Lawyer, Mediator & Arbitrator at PowerHouse Mediation
Timothy McManus (Ret.) Retired Judge | Mediator | Arbitrator | Special Master | Evaluator
Judge Timothy McManus (Ret.) – Minnesota District Court
Daniel O’Fallon, mediator and arbitrator at PowerHouse Mediation
Daniel O’Fallon - Former Judge Minnesota District Court

Mediators - Wisconsin

Retired Judge - Wisconsin | Mediators | Arbitrator | Special Master | Evaluator
Judge Joseph Boles (Ret.) - Wisconsin Circuit Court
Markus Yira, civil mediator and arbitrator at PowerHouse Mediation
Markus Yira – Civil Mediator & Arbitrator at PowerHouse Mediation

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