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.
Mediation
Structured, even-handed mediation for complex disputes, including:
• Medical malpractice
• Serious personal injury
• Wrongful death
SchwammADR approaches mediation with the benefit of more than three decades spent litigating high-stakes cases on both sides of the courtroom. Each matter is prepared carefully and managed through a disciplined process that allows parties to realistically evaluate risk, test assumptions, and move toward informed resolution.
The goal is not simply to facilitate discussion, but to create the conditions where candid evaluation and meaningful negotiation can take place in cases where the financial and emotional stakes are significant.
Neutral Services for Complex Injury Litigation
Settlement Strategy Consultation
SchwammADR offers Settlement Strategy Consultation, designed to help counsel and clients realistically assess litigation risk and settlement posture.
These half-day or full-day sessions provide an opportunity to examine key liability issues, medical and factual complexities, damages exposure, and trial dynamics with a neutral who has spent more than three decades litigating these cases from both sides.
These conferences are particularly useful in complex medical malpractice and catastrophic injury matters where early clarity about risk and valuation can significantly improve the chances of successful mediation.
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.