“I have been practicing construction law in New York State for more than 30 years. As part of my construction law practice, I have participated in many mediations. Steve Bardsley is the best mediator who I have worked with. He has an incredible understanding of the underlying construction issues, which is probably based upon his background in engineering. Steve also has a very effective way of communicating with the parties. Steve recently mediated a very contentious dispute for an important client of mine. My client and I did not anticipate that the mediation would be successful. We were very pleasantly surprised when Steve successfully mediated to a settlement the contentious dispute. My client agreed with me that Steve was the best mediator that they have worked with. I strongly recommend him for any construction related mediations.”
Kevin Laurilliard, Esquire
O’CONNELL ARONOWITZ
Albany, New York
“First, I want to thank you for assisting in getting the case settled yesterday. It is always a pleasure working with a first-rate professional mediator/attorney. Great job. . . . Once again thank you for professionally mediating our case. I will certainly recommend you to others.”
Charles E. Wasilefski, Esquire
PETERS & WASILEFSKI
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
“I wanted to add my thanks to those Chuck [Wasilefski] has extended for your excellent handling of the mediation last week. Though the damages were set, positions were known and it appeared this should be a simple mediation, it was not, and thanks to your patience and hard work it was resolved. It was clear you had read all the submissions from the parties involved and brought your own knowledge of construction practices and contracts to the table to help us all negotiate a settlement. The allegations and cross claims which challenged the professional expertise of the defendants may have stalled the negotiations permanently had you not worked so diligently to have us understand the claim from different perspectives. You made the experience enjoyable, and I look forward to working with you again. Thank you very much for your efforts!”
Karen Smith, AIC
Senior Litigation Specialist
PMA COMPANIES
Mount Laurel, New Jersey
“Steve Bardsley serves as a very effective mediator for complicated construction disputes. Steve has extensive, relevant knowledge and experience in the field of construction law. Steve applies that knowledge and experience to achieve prompt, cost-effective resolutions in mediation. Steve brings gravitas and excellent judgment to the disputes that he mediates and provides the requisite assurance to the parties that he has considered all relevant facts and legal arguments. I wholeheartedly endorse Steve for mediation.”
Ronald L. Williams, Esquire
FOX ROTHSCHILD, LLP
Exton, Pennsylvania
“What I liked the most about working with Steve Bardsley as a mediator was the professional demeanor he used to deal with the parties and his command of the facts and legal issues. This approach and preparation allowed him to address difficult disputed issues and resolve the dispute at hand. I would recommend Steve for any ADR process because of his thoughtful approach.”
Jason A. Copely, Esquire
COHEN, SEGLIAS, PALLAS, GREENHALL & FURMAN, P.C.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
“I readily endorse Steven G. Bardsley, Esq., as a mediator in difficult commercial disputes. His diligent and good-natured approach respects the parties while presenting them with specific facts and issues developed through detailed interaction and investigation. He is eager to engage on disputed items and tenacious in his attempts to bridge gaps to achieve a resolution.”
Liam Y. Braber, Esquire
CHARLSON, BRABER, McCABE & DENMARK
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
"Please accept this as my unequivocal endorsement of Steven G. Bardsley as an arbitrator and mediator. I have had the privilege of knowing Steve for close to 25years now. During that time, I have litigated cases against Steve, with Steve and have him on my short list of the best construction litigation trial lawyers in Eastern Pennsylvania and beyond. In the alternative dispute resolution setting, I have recently used Steve as a mediator and he successfully resolved two contentious cases, one which involved multiple defendants. Steve's style as mediator is exactly what those of us who know him would expect. He has a tremendous command of the facts, he is incredibly well prepared and he is able to relate to clients and attorneys from varying backgrounds. He has utilized mediation techniques that I have yet to see from "professional mediators" who have been doing nothing but alternative dispute resolution work for decades. I firmly believe that as an arbitrator, Steve will make decision that are squarely focused on the facts and applicable law, and not based on extraneous factors."
Sud Patel, Esquire
FANELLI, EVANS & PATEL, P.C.
Pottsville, Pennsylvania
