NEWMAN | WILLIAMS is pleased to announce that partner Gerard J. Geiger, Esq. presented a continuing legal education seminar on mediation at the Monroe County Bench/Bar conference on October 3, 2025. Mr. Geiger was joined by co-presenters Tobey Oxholm, a member of our Bar Association, and Joseph Barrett, who recently retired from his position as mediation coordinator for the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.
The presentation highlighted the significant benefits mediation offers to litigants seeking to resolve disputes efficiently and effectively. Through mediation, parties can often reach resolution at a fraction of the cost of traditional litigation, while maintaining greater control over the outcome. The confidential nature of mediation proceedings allows parties to explore settlement options candidly, without concern that their discussions could be used against them in court. Perhaps most importantly, mediation helps parties avoid the stress, uncertainty, and lengthy timeframes associated with courtroom battles.
Mr. Geiger’s commitment to alternative dispute resolution in Monroe County spans nearly two decades. In 2008, while serving as Bar President, he helped develop the first mediation program for Monroe County—a program that continues to serve the community today.
Mr. Geiger is a member of the mediation panel for the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania and maintains an active practice in federal courts throughout eastern and central Pennsylvania. He frequently presents seminars to Pennsylvania attorneys and judges on topics related to federal practice and alternative dispute resolution.
For more information about mediation services or to discuss how alternative dispute resolution might benefit your case, please contact our office.
