Jerald A. Kessler Professional Mediation

Reviews

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  Carla Vaughan

  Oct 21, 2025
  5.0
  Mr. Kessler recently mediated an ADA complaint for me. He was very professional and was willing to explain the whole process to me. I appreciated that he was available by phone or email whenever I had a question and the issue was resolved with minimal stress.
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  Paul Zielinski

  Nov 21, 2024
  1.0
  If I could give ZERO STARS, i would. Our first appointment was set for 9-19-2024-You canceled. I contacted you on 10-15 to ask why you had not gotten back to me to set up another appointment. Of course, later that day you finally were ready to send me some alternative dates. You're a joke and your service is a joke. I'm going to make sure that people who seek you out are aware of how you conduct business and refer your clients to other lawyers. We made it clear!!! NO LAWYERS!!! Did you even review the intake forms? I feel you didn’t. As we know for a fact you didn’t review any emails that I sent with financial information. This was proven when you told my wife that you were still waiting for the paperwork that I had already sent you. You made me look like I was trying to hide something for her. Get yourself organized before your meetings and "Ive had a long day with meetings" is not excuse!! Our expectation was exactly what we had discussed prior to hiring you: You were to go through our financials and put together a few fair options for either one of us consider to be fair and amicable. I know I made it clear as day to you that I didn’t want to screw my wife of 37 years over. I told you I wanted her to live a comfortable life, for the rest of her life. Do you even take notes when communicating with clients over phone and zoom calls? My wife also made the comment that you were very repetitious in your interview trying to milk the clock. I guess you are ONE OF THOSE!! I would have never thought over a first zoom meeting with you that you would refer a lawyer to help out. We came to you to save money opposed to hiring two attorneys to represent us through our divorce. I made it very clear to you and I believe my wife did also that we don't want any attorneys involved just mediation!! You also seem to be unorganized and obviously overworked. You should probably consider retiring. You may want to also update your picture on your website- I sat and wondered last night what type of Kickback you’re getting from the attorney you referred.?? I also plan on letting the Judge O’Malley know in courtroom 401 what you're all about. I also plan on contacting the Illinois State Bar Association, Family Mediation @ Illinois State Bar Association, Mediation Council of Illinois and the Chicago Center for Family Health. God bless you I don't know how you can sleep at night but you'll have to face someone at the golden gates eventually. ________________________________________
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  Adrienne Drucker

  Apr 1, 2021
  5.0
  Jerry is very professional, efficient, kind and easy to talk to.
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  Sheryl Rae Ghezzi

  Apr 1, 2021
  5.0
  Jerald Kessler is an experienced, ethical, knowledgeable and thoughtful attorney and median. His results are equitable in light of the facts of each case to which he is entrusted. HIghly Recommended.
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  Laurie Leader

  Mar 28, 2021
  5.0
  Jerry is one of the best in his field. He is a consummate professional who is results-oriented, knowledgeable, and empathetic, respecting the mediation process as well as its participants. As President of the Mediation Council of Illinois, Jerry has been at the forefront of advocating mediation as an alternative to litigation long before it was popular and accepted. The fact that judges and lawyers call on him to resolve difficult cases says it all. I highly recommend him as a mediator.

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