Emerald City Mediation, LLC is a Seattle-based mediation service specializing in resolving complex legal disputes, particularly in employment law, personal injury, and class action litigation. Led by experienced mediator Steve Festor, the firm stands out for its commitment to helping parties avoid the pain, risk, and expense of prolonged court battles through skilled, psychology-informed negotiation.
Steve Festor brings a unique background in insurance defense, business litigation, and employment law to his mediation practice, enriched by advanced training from the Harvard Negotiation Master Class and Pepperdine’s Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution. His approach emphasizes minimizing bias, applying research-based negotiation strategies, and persistently working toward pragmatic settlements. The firm is an ideal choice for attorneys, law firms, businesses, and individuals involved in high-stakes disputes seeking efficient, respectful resolution.
Services Offered
- Mediation Services
- Employment Dispute Mediation
- Personal Injury Mediation
- Class Action Mediation
- Complex Litigation Mediation
- Negotiation Training and CLE Presentations
Based in Seattle, Washington, Steve Festor is a published author in the Washington State Bar News and a frequent speaker on negotiation strategies, having presented for the Washington Attorney General’s Office, Littler Mendelson P.C., and the Washington State Bar Association. He is highly regarded for his concrete interpersonal skills and outstanding resolution rate in complex employment discrimination cases.
