C.E.L. and Associates

Brian James was extremely professional and helped us immensely through my divorce. We contacted Brian because we had no experience with the divorce process and getting lawyers involved wasn't necessary for our situation. He provided guidance and dispensed all options available to ensure both mine and my ex husbands' accommodations were met fairly within the agreement. Divorce is never easy but he certainly helped make the transition smoother.

Brian James was recommended to me by a colleague who was very satisfied with her mediation experience, and I am very appreciative of Brian as well. Mediation can really help keep peace at a difficult time. Brian looked out for the interests of our child first and foremost; after that, he ensured that agreements were fair to BOTH parties. I know this is why my ex-husband and I are currently amicable; we did not become bitter throughout the process of divorce. We sat across from each other, talked, and worked out fair compromises. Brian helped facilitate these. He made sure we understood that we had a lot of freedom to create the arrangement that worked best for our family. I do not think that the agreement we ended up with looks like what everyone else has. It works for us. It is fair to everyone. I appreciate that Brian helped us achieve this.

My ex-husband and I went to mediation to discuss differences of interpretation and to clean up some issues with our joint custody agreement. I initially picked C.E.L because of their flexible hours, but I was also impressed with the depth of Brian James' experiences and his direct approach. Brian was able to see just how my ex- and I do not get along and get a better idea of how we needed things worded. He offered suggestions based on how other couples had resolved sticky issues that were often a solution to our problems as well. He was able to clarify legal points that we each had misunderstood. We got a lot accomplished in our two two-hour sessions, and the cost was more budget-friendly than going to court would have been. Brian was prompt about responding to phone calls and emails, and he gave us advice for how to deal with issues in the future. I was also impressed with how Brian always kept in mind what was best for our kids. When we got too wrapped up in our own perspectives, Brian pointed us back to where our focus should have been.

My ex wife and I were looking for a mediation service with flexible hours and reasonable pricing. Brian exceeded our expectations. He was very knowledgeable on the process and made it an easy conversation. I would definitely recommend his services to anyone looking to pursue a stress free divorce. And you cannot beat his knowledge and level of expertise. Highly recommend. 5 stars!

Worked with Brian James for divorce mediation - he was friendly, very fair and made sure to explain everything that happened in careful detail.