Trusted Mediation Services
Mediation is a confidential and voluntary process that allows parties to resolve disputes with the guidance of neutral experts, helping to avoid costly court battles and preserve relationships.
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Our Team
With decades of experience practicing civil litigation, our mediators have the experience and knowledge to assist with mediations across various sectors. Our mediators are not only legal professionals but skilled facilitators who understand the emotional and financial complexities of disputes. We work collaboratively to ensure fair, fast, and effective resolutions.
Delmer R. Mitchell
With a robust background in law and an extensive range of legal experience, Del Mitchell brings both skill and a fresh perspective to his work as a mediator. Over his career, Del has tried cases throughout the United States representing a wide range of clients from publicly traded corporations and agribusiness to hospitals and individual professionals. His areas of legal focus include professional malpractice, product liability, corporate and commercial law, mergers and acquisitions, and more.
A distinguished member of his field, Del is a Fellow of both the American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Society of Barristers. He has been repeatedly recognized as an Illinois Leading Lawyer and Illinois Super Lawyer, underscoring his commitment to legal excellence.
Del has completed the Civil Mediation Training Course at the National Judicial College, further equipping him to help clients find fair, effective solutions through mediation. He brings his deep legal insights to the mediation process, helping clients resolve disputes with clarity and mutual respect.
David G. Penn
David brings extensive experience and a well-rounded legal background to his mediation practice. David has over 30 years of experience in civil litigation and personal injury law. He initially practiced in Chicago in a civil litigation firm. With SRNM, David has handled a wide variety of commercial and personal injury litigation matters in State and federal courts.
Now, as head of the Employment and Education Law practice groups at SRNM, David represents clients in a range of employment issues, focusing on management and employer perspectives. His work includes guiding clients through litigation in employment discrimination matters in administrative proceedings and State and federal lawsuits.
In the education sector, David serves as legal counsel for local K-12 school districts and two colleges, managing matters that span personnel issues, student discipline, constitutional rights, civil rights, and open governance. His work in education law is built on a commitment to protecting rights and ensuring clarity in complex regulatory environments.
Recently, David completed the Civil Mediation Training Course at the National Judicial College, bringing a comprehensive skillset to his clients. He is prepared to offer fair, knowledgeable, and balanced mediation services to help resolve disputes effectively.