Where trust and strategy meet.
Richard Schwamm brings a fresh and informed perspective to dispute resolution, with significant experience working on both sides of complex injury cases for more than 30 years.
Strategic Injury Mediation
Structured, even-handed mediation for high-stakes disputes involving:
• Medical malpractice
• Serious personal injury
• Wrongful death
With more than three decades of experience litigating complex injury cases on both sides of the courtroom, Richard Schwamm brings practical insight into the legal, financial, and strategic considerations affecting each matter.
Every mediation is approached with careful preparation, candid case evaluation, and a disciplined process designed to help counsel and their clients assess risk, narrow disagreements, and work toward informed resolution.
Why Lawyers Choose Richard
A Rare Combination: Unparalleled Experience on Both Sides
Richard Schwamm has spent more than three decades litigating complex personal injury and medical malpractice cases on both sides of the courtroom. That experience allows him to understand the legal arguments, pressures, and decision-making dynamics facing both parties in mediation.
Credible Case Evaluation
Because he has tried these cases himself, Richard can speak directly to litigation risk, evidentiary challenges, and trial realities. Lawyers value a mediator who can provide candid feedback that resonates with both sides.
Preparation and Discipline
Every mediation is approached with careful preparation and a structured process designed to move negotiations forward. The goal is to create an environment where parties can realistically assess their positions and pursue resolution.
Balanced Process
SchwammADR is known for maintaining a calm, even-handed environment that encourages candid discussion without gamesmanship or unnecessary posturing.
Persistence in Difficult Negotiations
Complex cases rarely resolve quickly. Richard remains engaged and focused when negotiations become challenging, working patiently with counsel and parties to bridge the gap between positions.