Richard J. Igou Mediator-Arbitrator-Attorney is a distinguished legal practice based in Durham, North Carolina, specializing exclusively in alternative dispute resolution. With a career spanning over three decades, Rick Igou helps clients avoid the financial and emotional toll of litigation by facilitating cooperative, personalized solutions across a range of disputes, from family matters to business conflicts.
His approach centers on fostering dialogue and mutual agreement rather than adversarial positioning, making him particularly effective in cases involving ongoing relationships, such as divorce, elder care, and small business disputes. Certified by the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission in multiple mediation categories and serving on key state and industry arbitration panels, Rick brings deep expertise, neutrality, and a commitment to constructive resolution.
Services Offered
- Mediation
- Arbitration
- Superior Court Mediation
- Family Financial Mediation
- Clerk of Court Mediation
- Permanency Mediation
- Divorce Mediation
- Elder Care Mediation
- Business Dispute Mediation
- Community Dispute Mediation
- District Court Arbitration
- FINRA Arbitration
- Facilitation
- Pro Bono Mediation Services
Rick serves clients throughout North Carolina, with a focus on the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area, and offers services in English. His extensive professional involvement includes leadership roles with the North Carolina Bar Association, the North Carolina Association of Professional Family Mediators, and the Dispute Settlement Center of Orange County, reflecting his standing as a trusted authority in dispute resolution.
