Robert E. Wright

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Economically Resolving Disputes: You Talk, I Listen, We Resolve!

Experience: 43 years

Florida, Michigan and 6th Circuit

Distinguished Service Award, George N. Bashara, Jr. Award for Exemplary Service to the Section and its members and Exemplary Service

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Robert Wright is a leader in mediation and arbitration. He resolves disputes in business, bankruptcy, personal and public policy issues. He trains other mediators for the University of Michigan’s Institute for Continuing Legal Education and other universities, law schools, civic and professional groups. Bob inspires and motivates participants through his insightfulness, empathy, compassion, and genuine love for the mediation process.

Mr. Wright is as an approved mediator for the U.S. district courts in Michigan's Eastern and Western districts and the bankruptcy court for the Western district. He is approved to mediate matters in all Michigan state courts and was voted BEST LAWYERS' 2016 Mediation "Lawyer of the Year" for Grand Rapids, Michigan by his peers,

Mr. Wright is an author, blogger, trainer and frequent speaker on ADR topics with advanced degrees in both law and psychology. He is licensed to practice law in all state courts in both Michigan (since 1980) and Florida and is admitted to practice before all federal courts in Michigan and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Bob has been listed in BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA, MICHIGAN SUPER LAWYERS, and WHO’S WHO IN AMERICAN LAW for many years.

He has volunteered and been elected as chair of the: State Bar of Michigan-ADR Section; ABA Dispute Resolution Section-Practice Management Committee; and Grand Rapids Bar Association-ADR Section. He is a member of the Federal Bar Association–Western District of Michigan-Bankruptcy Section and drafted new ADR rules for that court. He serves as a mediator and arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association, Professional Resolution Experts of Michigan (PREMi), National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals, MWI Bankruptcy & Finance Panel, and the Dispute Resolution Center of West Michigan.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Florida

Since 1996

Michigan

Since 1980

6th Circuit

Since 1983

Professional Experience

2000 - Current

The Peace Talks, PLC

Owner

Resolving disputes peacefully and economically serving as a neutral mediator and arbitrator.

1987 - 2011

Miller, Canfield, Paddock & Stone

Partner

Practicing primarily in commercial litigation and bankruptcy representing corporate and individual creditors.

1983 - 1987

Stanley, Davidoff & Gray, PC

Partner

Primarily representing creditors, creditor committees and trustees in bankruptcy cases.

1980 - 1983

Kalamazoo County Prosecuting Attorney

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Practiced in Michigan's district, circuit and appellate courts including the civil division which dealt with paternity and child support matters.

Education

1999 - 2001

University of Santa Monica

M.A. (2001) | Spiritual Psychology

1978 - 1980

Wayne State University Law School

J.D. (1980) | Law & Taxation

1971 - 1976

Western Michigan University

B.A. (1976) | Philosophy & Psychology

Honors: Magna Cum Laude

Awards

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Distinguished Service Award

State Bar of Michigan - Alternative Dispute Resolution Section

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George N. Bashara, Jr. Award for Exemplary Service to the Section and its members

State Bar of Michigan - Alternative Dispute Resolution Section

year - Robert E. Wright

Exemplary Service

Grand Rapids Bar Association - Alternative Dispute Resolution Section

Contacts

The Peace Talks Mediation Center 25 Division Ave., South, Suite 500 Grand Rapids MI 49503 Telephone: (616) 682-7000

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Experience: 43 years

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Phone: (616) 682-7000

Location: USA

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Certifications

Mediator & Arbitrator

American Arbitration Association

Approved mediator for all Michigan Courts

Various county courts

Approved Voluntary Facilitative Mediator

US District Court - Western District of Michigan

Approved Mediator

US District Court - Eastern District of Michigan

Approved Mediator

US Bankruptcy Court - Western District of Michigan

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The Peace Talks, PLC

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