Seattle Mediator — Dispute Resolution for the Puget Sound Region
Private mediation services for Seattle residents, families, and businesses. Washington's strong ADR tradition makes mediation the practical first step before family or civil court.
Washington state has one of the most mediation-friendly court systems in the country. King County Superior Court requires most family law cases to attempt ADR before trial, and civil matters are routinely referred to mediation early in the process. Starting there voluntarily saves months of court calendar delay and significant attorney fees.
Andrea Nago serves clients across King County, Snohomish County, and the broader Puget Sound region — Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Tacoma, Everett, and surrounding communities. Sessions are available online, which works especially well given the region's traffic and geography.
Washington's reputation for pragmatic, settlement-minded dispute resolution aligns well with Andrea's approach: direct conversation, clear legal framing from her six years as a senior litigation paralegal, and a focus on agreements people can actually live with.
Common Seattle Disputes We Mediate
Andrea handles the full range of civil disputes common in Seattle and surrounding Washington communities.
Personal Injury Settlements
Crashes on I-5 and SR-520, ferry commuter injuries, and slip-and-fall claims that adjusters won't value fairly. Mediation gives both sides a structured path to a number that reflects reality.
Real Estate Disputes
King County's competitive market produces purchase disputes, earnest money fights, and disclosure claims. Mediation settles them before attorney fees dwarf the amount in controversy.
Insurance Coverage Disputes
Disputed coverage, bad-faith delays, and valuation fights with carriers. Mediation brings claimants, counsel, and adjusters to one table to break logjams.
Premises Liability
Slip-and-fall and unsafe-property claims where fault and damages are contested. A neutral setting helps both sides reality-test their positions.
Construction Defects
Construction defect claims and contractor disputes in the Seattle area's ongoing development. Mediation resolves scope, cost, and responsibility questions without stopping projects.
Damages & Compensation
Disputes over medical costs, lost wages, and pain-and-suffering valuations. Structured negotiation helps parties converge on fair numbers.
Why Mediation Makes Sense in Seattle
A contested divorce in King County commonly costs each spouse $15,000 to $40,000 in fees once you account for attorneys, parenting evaluators, and court costs. Business disputes filed in Seattle's civil courts routinely take 12–18 months to reach trial. Mediation typically wraps the same disputes in 1–4 sessions.
Washington law explicitly supports mediated outcomes. RCW Chapter 7.07 — Washington's Uniform Mediation Act — establishes strong confidentiality protections. Mediated agreements become binding when signed, and can be incorporated into dissolution decrees or court orders when parties choose.
Andrea's approach combines practical legal insight with the neutrality mediation requires. She's not there to represent either party or give legal advice — she's there to help both sides find common ground and build an agreement both can stand behind. Especially important in the close-knit Pacific Northwest professional and tech communities where the same people cross paths repeatedly.
$350/hour · 4-hour minimum ($1,400) · $350 deposit
The $350 deposit secures your reservation and applies toward your final balance. Sessions are $350 per hour with a 4-hour minimum ($1,400 minimum engagement), and the fee may be paid by one party or split between the parties. Significantly less than the cost of Seattle-area litigation.
King County Superior Court civil filing fees start at $240, and complex cases accumulate costs rapidly. Mediation deposits apply toward your total.
Mediation Services for Seattle
Seattle Mediation — Frequently Asked Questions
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Resolve Your Seattle Dispute — Without the Courtroom
Book directly on Andrea's calendar. Sessions available in person in Seattle or online.