--Jon W. Hedgepeth, Hedgepeth & Heredia, Atlanta

"Mr. Annunziata was an effective mediator for an upper-five figure settlement negotiation. My clients were difficult as was defense counsel. I have dealt with many mediators over the last ten years and have developed my preferences. After being skeptical when my opponent suggested someone unfamiliar, my concerns were allayed by Mr. Annunziata's method and the positive result. Chris is now on my preferred short list."

--W. Bryant Green III

"I found Chris Annunziata to be an extremely gifted mediator. His main strength in my opinion is his ability to accurately and quickly identify the critical issues in the case and then generate discussion on those issues. He is the kind of guy that people on both sides of the table will quickly trust and he is a very good listener. I recommend him unequivocally."

--Doug Smith, Partner, Carlock, Copeland & Stair, Atlanta, GA

"Thanks to Chris, we resolved a case that I did not believe could settle. At the surface, the dispute was a simple breach of contract case. However, the other party felt personally aggrieved, and their emotions led them to stubbornly overvalue their claims. Chris broke the dispute into pieces and worked the parties to agreement on the smaller issues. By the time we arrived at the dispute central to the case, Chris had built momentum and the parties reached a deal. I was really impressed by how quickly Chris understood the issues and personalities that had been a barrier to settlement, and how he brought to the table, not just an understanding of the law, but some practical solutions that neither side had considered."

--John F. Kane, Fields Howell, LLP

"I was amazed we accomplished what we did. Obviously, it was your outstanding mediation skills. I appreciate it."

--T. William Veach, Esq. (Original Here)

"Chris' calm and confident demeanor helped my clients and the opposing parties avoid the emotional outbursts that had frustrated all prior settlement discussions. I would definitely recommend Chris to other attorneys."

--Larry Domenico, Atlanta, Georgia

"Unlike some mediators, Chris is not a message carrier. He patiently listened to both sides and successfully moved the parties toward a better understanding of each others' positions. Chris did not unnecessarily lengthen the mediation. Rather, he did a fine job of moving the negotiations along in an efficient manner."

--Dan Prout, Esq., Harper, Waldon & Craig

"Your ability to communicate your understanding of the issues, as well as communicate your respect for the passions of the parties involved, created an environment where a meaningful discussion could be had about the bottom line. Your patience with the parties, and your sincere interest in helping us to resolve the case, were instrumental in reaching settlement without the parties having to incur the risk and unpredictability of a trial."

--S. Judson Waites, II, Esq., Marietta Georgia. (Read Full Text Here)

"Chris Annunziata recently handled a mediation for me in a business matter. Chris was able to help the parties reach a settlement despite widely differing views of the parties. He was well prepared, listened carefully, and was quickly able to build good rapport with the parties. Chris was a very effective mediator, and I would certainly use him again."

-- John L. Watkins, Esq., Partner, Chorey, Taylor & Feil, Atlanta, Georgia

Your temperament and knowledge of the subject matter greatly enhanced the efficiency of the mediation. I believe it helps when the parties understand that the mediator is straightforward, with no agenda. I look forward to working with you again.

--Jeff Mueller, The Mueller Law Firm, LLC, Atlanta, Georgia (Read Full Text Here)

"My recent experience with Chris Annunziata as a mediator was very positive. Chris wasted no time in separating the legal issues from the emotional issues, and dealt with the latter in a way that engendered trust in my client, making resolution of the legal issues possible. Ours was a relatively small case in terms of the coverage at issue, but Chris treated it as important to him and to us, without unnecessarily expanding the proceedings. Mediation is supposed to be relatively quick and inexpensive, and Chris proved to me that he is extremely capable of meeting those goals, without losing sight of the primary goal - resolution of the dispute. I look forward to using him in the future."

--Kevin B. Buice, Esq., Law Office of Jack F. Witcher, Bremen, Georgia

"Recently Chris Annunziata was appointed to mediate a litigation matter that I was handling. My client and the opposing party had a history of personality clashes as each felt very strongly that they had been wronged by the other. I entered the mediation hoping, but not expecting, resolution. Chris succeeded in keeping dialogue among the parties open, even when my client was ready to walk out. Mediation was successful and the parties agreed to settle all of the outstanding issues. My mediation experience with Chris Annunziata was more productive than my other recent mediation with larger and better known mediation services."

--Edward Danowitz, Esq., Atlanta, Georgia (Read Full Text Here)

"Opposing counsel and I recently retained Chris Annunziata to mediate a particularly difficult business dispute. The case involved complex factual and legal issues, as well as strong personalities on both sides of the case. Chris displayed a patient, professional manner that allowed him to explore both the strengths and weaknesses of my client?s case without compromising his neutrality. He also demonstrated a clear understanding of the important facts and pivotal legal issues involved, which gave him the credibility to help my client fully understand his options, analyze the risks involved, and reach a resolution. I would definitely use Chris again, and would recommend him to my colleagues."

--Kevin Snyder, Esq., Lacy and Snyder, Peachtree City, Georgia. (Read Full Text Here)

Other attorneys who have expressed confidence in Christopher's ability as a mediator and are willing to act as a reference include:

--Joe Fowler, Hartley, Rowe and Fowler, P.C., Douglasville, GA

--Todd Bechtel, Crim and Bassler, Atlanta, GA

--Esther Panitch, Atlanta, GA

--Corey Stern, Woodward+Stern, Roswell, GA