Founder, Cole Law Group, PC
1648 Westgate Cir., #301
Brentwood, TN 37027
Tel: (615) 490-6020
Fax: (615) 942-5914
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"The courts of this country should not be the places where resolution of disputes begins. They should be the places where the disputes end after alternative methods of resolving disputes have been considered and tried."Biographical
- Sandra Day O'Connor
Todd Cole, founder of Cole Law Group, PC, is listed by the Tennessee Supreme Court as a Rule 31 General Civil mediator and a Rule 31 Family Law mediator, which attests to his ability to mediate a broad range of disputes. In order to fulfill the requirements for both Rule 31 listings, Todd completed 46 hours of ADR Commission approved training for Family Law mediation and an additional 16 hours of cross-over training for General Civil mediation, after which he was eligible to apply for certification under Rule 31 of the Tennessee Supreme Court Rules. Rule 31 mediators are certified by the Tennessee Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission and are well-prepared to facilitate the mediation process. In order to maintain their Rule 31 certification, mediators must adhere to ethical standards and continuing education requirements.
Todd views mediation as a valuable tool for resolving existing disputes by reaching solutions that are sustainable, thereby preventing future potential conflict. Throughout the mediation process, he acts as an impartial third-party facilitator, maintaining open lines of communication while encouraging both parties to be active participants.
Having practiced divorce and family law for over a decade, Todd is cognitive of and empathetic toward the emotional issues inherent in these matters. For several years he also enjoyed a successful career in business and consulting before entering law school, a background that affords him practical experience as well as legal expertise to draw from while facilitating business, employment, and other general civil mediation.
Benefits of Going to MediationThere are several benefits of participating in mediation rather than going to court that make mediation a valuable option:
Mediators are not required to be attorneys. However, choosing a mediator who is also an attorney can offer several advantages, particularly in complex cases:
Think of a mediator who's also a lawyer as your legal expert friend who helps make tough stuff simple, keeps things fair, reduces stress, and can see into the future to avoid post-mediation issues.
What Todd Cole Brings to the Mediation TableEastern Region
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Todd Cole will conduct mediations at the firm's Brentwood address or at another location preferred by mediation participants. The Cole Law office is conveniently located equidistant between Nashville and Franklin and just off of Interstate 65. We are ADA accessible. Outside parking is readily available.
At our firm we offer two spacious consultation rooms, each of which fosters a calm, neutral environment that is conducive to productive mediation sessions. Both rooms ensure privacy and confidentiality, and we can provide participants with separate access if required. Support staff will be available to address logistical issues promptly, allowing the mediation to proceed smoothly. Depending on the complexity of the case and the preference of the parties, we can utilize technology capabilities such as audio-visual equipment and video conferencing. Refreshments will be available.