Qualifications for Registration as a Neutral Mediator

In her role as mediator and arbitrator at Miles Mediation and Arbitration Services, Judge Patricia Stone specializes in civil litigation disputes, including wrongful death, employment, and personal injury cases, as well as domestic cases. Awarded a Savannah Police Department Commendation and Certificate of Merit while serving as an Assistant District Attorney early in her career, Judge Patricia Stone is currently registered as a neutral (mediator) with the state of Georgia.

No certification or licensing is required for mediators to work in a private setting in the state of Georgia. Like many other states, Georgia requires neutrals associated with court cases to be registered with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution (ODR). 

The general qualifications for registration as a neutral by ODR include significant training hours, observation by a veteran mediator and letters of recommendation. Qualification as a neutral for divorce and custody cases requires further specialized training in addition to meeting the general registration criteria. Qualifying as a neutral for arbitration requires still more supplementary specialized training. Patricia Stoned has completed all of the necessary training to qualify her as a mediator and an arbitrator of both civil and domestic disputes. 

Patricia Stone and other registered mediators representing a variety of disciplines are listed with the ODR for the court's reference.