Darth Newman is an experienced mediator trained in and comfortable with both facilitative and evaluative techniques which he utilizes in coordination with and after discussing with counsel. He has been involved in mediation since law school and was most recently retrained through the Conflict Lab and Behrend Mediation Services. He has extensive experience dealing with all manner of disputes from complex, multi-year business partner frauds to simple breaches of contract, and a plethora of employment disputes. We have been where you are. He has taken numerous cases to trial and through the appeals process. But Darth's expertise extends beyond the courtroom. He has a proven track record of resolving even the most contentious disputes through strategic negotiations. Testimonials about Darth's skill as a mediator written by lawyers from both sides of the 'v' are available on the firm's website. Darth is deeply involved in attorney ethics and professional responsibility. He twice chaired the Allegheny County Bar Association's Professional Ethics Committee and serves on the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Professional Ethics Committee. He is also a Hearing Committee Member for the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. He also serves as the Chair of the ACBA Federal Court Section.