"Judge Grillo did a great job. He understood the law and the facts and applied them to his in-mediation proposals. Not all mediators give the "correct" weight to the law and facts so that cannot be taken for granted. The case did not settle but that lies with the parties, not the neutral. I would employ Judge Grillo again if the opportunity presents."
"I thought Judge Grillo was very good and followed up with the parties after the first mediation session a lot, which really pushed the case to settle."
"My impression of Judge Grillo’s mediating skills was quite positive. He took the time to learn the case, to listen to the plaintiff and what she wanted to achieve, met privately with both parties several times, brought to bear at an appropriate time his views and his assessments of the strengths and weaknesses, and the risks involved in going forward, which were important in this case, and did it with a very neutral, well-tempered manner. I was very impressed with his handling of our matter and would consider using Judge Grillo again."
"I mediate perhaps 10-15 cases a year of differing complexities. This was my first time using Judge Grillo, and I am enthusiastic about his performance. He had a good quality of being at once warm and accessible, but still judicial in a way that made folks want to listen to him. He worked hard and with diligence; he projected an air of caring that we get the deal done, and we got the deal done. 10/10 would recommend."
"Judge Grillo is by far one of the most-prepared and effective resolution providers. He dives deeply into the facts and applicable law, and is relentless in attempting to achieve a fair result for all involved."
Hon. Evelio M. Grillo (Ret.)
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