Kentucky and Ohio Mediator

Thomas E. Stevens is a Kentucky and Ohio mediator based in Akron, Ohio. He is a licensed attorney (KY) and an Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Akron School of Law. Previously, Thomas served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Government and Paralegal Program at Eastern Kentucky University.

As a longtime trial and appellate attorney, Thomas has significant experience litigating and trying civil cases in state and federal courts. 

Thomas previously served as a partner at a well-respected civil litigation firm in Louisville, KY. He practiced in the areas of general tort liability, trucking and motor vehicle liability, products liability, premises liability, retailer liability, uninsured and underinsured motorist liability, and catastrophic injury claims (e.g., wrongful death, disfigurement, traumatic brain injury).

As a professor, Thomas teaches in the areas of alternative dispute resolution, civil procedure, and contracts. He researches mediation and ADR, including multi-party negotiation and best practices for resolution of civil claims. 

Thomas relies on his experience as a litigator and educator to offer in-person Kentucky and Ohio mediation and virtual mediation services.

Thomas E. Stevens - Kentucky and Ohio Mediator. Thomas is a graduate of Northwestern University's Mediation Skills Training Program. He has also completed the Supreme Court of Ohio's ADR: Fundamentals of Mediation training. He uses those skills, conflict resolution best practices from academic research, and boots-on-the-ground litigation experience to assist parties during negotiation and help them craft dynamic and workable settlements during Kentucky and Ohio mediations.

Thomas facilitates negotiation that empowers each party to recognize and meet their respective needs and interests. By evaluating their underlying interests, available options to meet those interests, and the best alternatives to negotiated settlement, the parties are well-equipped to negotiate toward a fair and satisfactory resolution. 

Thomas draws inspiration from scripture to resolve disputes and reconcile differences. When we face conflict and adversity, we recognize our need for a mediator, someone outside of the conflict who can bring us together. Job 9:33. Thomas views his work as a mediator as a ministry of reconciliation. 

2 Corinthians 5:18-19. He helps people achieve peace by working to find common ground and reconcile their differences. 

Thomas believes that each party to a conflict deserves to be heard. He listens to and empathizes with each person but challenges all parties to realistically evaluate their situation and work toward a wise agreement. 

Thomas is available to host or travel to mediation conferences around the Commonwealth of Kentucky from Pikeville to Paducah, Hazard to Hopkinsville, London to Lexington, Florence to Frankfort, Middlesboro to Morehead, Barbourville to Bardstown. He also provides mediation services throughout the state of Ohio. This includes virtual mediation services.