Linda A. Michler

Linda is a highly experienced arbitrator and mediator with decades of expertise in resolving complex disputes, both locally and nationally, for corporations, consumers, and governmental clients. She is known for her exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, which enable her to facilitate constructive discussions and help parties reach fair settlements. This has allowed her to successfully handle over 1,000 cases in 15 states and the District of Columbia, with over 95% of her cases settling.

For full details regarding Linda's experience, speaking engagements, publications, and organizational panels she has been involved in, please visit www.michlerlaw.com.

Linda began her career working as an attorney in both the business and government sectors. Her experience spans a large law firm, a global data and risk management software company, and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Additionally, she successfully owned and managed her own law firm for over 20 years.  Her experience has primarily focused on disputes related to contracts, banking and finance, employment and healthcare, many of which involve multiple parties, diverse issues, and damages ranging from minor to substantial.

While Linda no longer engages in litigation, she now focuses on helping businesses and law firms resolve their clients' disputes through early neutral evaluation, arbitration, and mediation services, all with an emphasis on efficiency and effectiveness.

If you have any additional questions, feel free to call or email.

• J.D., Duquesne University School of Law
• B.S. Science, Minor Psychology, University of Pittsburgh
• Initial ADR Training was provided by International Institute for Conflict and Prevention (CPR) (40 hrs) and Beason and Trehy (40 hrs).
• Each year, I complete a minimum of 12 hrs of Continuing Legal Education in ADR to stay current with the latest practices in the field.  In addition to my ongoing education, I regularly present webinars and podcasts for various professional organizations and have authored many articles on a wide range of ADR-related topics.

It is important to me to keep current on issues and at the same time mentor others which is why I have taught at Robert Morris University, Duquesne University, Community College of Allegheny County and have been a long-standing leader in many professional organizations and an advisor in alternative dispute resolution, as a teacher, presenter and author for several CLE providers.  For a complete list of organizations and panels I am involved with, see my membership and affiliation section of www.michlerlaw.com.  Some panels I serve on include: 

• International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution, Panel of Distinguished Neutrals, Mass Employment Claims Panel, Banking and Financial Services Panel and MWI Franchise ADR Panel
• American Health Law Association Panel Arbitrator and Mediator, Chair and member of the American Health Law Association Dispute Resolution Service Review Board
• National Medical Reviews Inc Arbitrator
• FINRA Mediator and Arbitrator
• Better Business Bureau Arbitrator
• American Bankruptcy Institute, American Arbitration Association – Commercial and consumer mediation and arbitration panels
• American Arbitration Association appointed mediator for the NC Disaster Program administered by the American Arbitration Association 
• United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania – Mediation Panel Member, Special Advisor to the initial Mediation Rules Subcommittee 
• US District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania – Mediator and Arbitrator 
• State of North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission – Certified Mediator 
• Member, Academy of Court Appointed Neutrals
• American Arbitration Association Mediator and Arbitrator 
• Special Assistant US Attorney, Assistant District Counsel, Pittsburgh Office, US Small Business Administration 
• Southwinds Incorporated – Past Board Member, Chair of the Budget and Finance Committee 
• Family Services of Western Pennsylvania – Past Board of Trustees Member 
• Pittsburgh Legal Journal – Past Editorial Board Committee 
• MS Society – Employment and business hotline volunteer
• Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation - Mentor

For details, please feel free to contact me. I offer hourly rates, per diem and flat fees, or a combination of both, depending on the specifics of your case.