Matthew J. Steven is an attorney, mediator, and arbitrator based in Portland, Oregon. 

The Harvard Law School Program on Negotiation trained Mr. Steven to use the extraordinary power of transformative mediation to resolve conflict. Transformative mediation uses scientifically-confirmed methods to patiently and systematically identify the underlying interests of each side. Then, through creative questioning and demonstrations of trustworthiness, the mediator enlists both sides in crafting a compromise that each side can live with. 

Whether you are on the cusp of resorting to litigation, or already deep in it, Mr. Steven may be available to assist you in finding a way out.  Mr. Steven is a particularly good choice for disputes where one or more parties appear to be taking unreasonable or unsustainable positions. His working-class roots and unusually diverse set of career paths (including working with severely mentally ill clients) inform his ability to connect with people and help them get to the root of why they act and feel the way they do. From there, the path to resolution often shows itself.

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