A neutral, confidential, and structured way to resolve business, partnership, workplace, and property disputes. Online mediation throughout the United States. Most matters close in one to three sessions.
Currently accepting new matters. Response within one business day.
Four quick questions. Honest answer in under a minute. No email, no commitment, no sales follow-up.
Based on your answers, this is exactly the kind of situation mediation was built for. Both sides are still talking, nothing's been filed, and there's a real desire to resolve things. The 15–30 minute call is the fastest way to know for sure...I'll give you a straight read on your specific situation, free, with no pressure.
Your situation has some friction...communication is strained, or one side may need convincing, or the matter has moved past the easy stage. Mediation is still very much on the table, but it'll take some thoughtful framing to bring the other party in. A 15–30 minute call will tell us quickly whether it's worth pursuing, and how.
When communication is completely broken, the matter is deep into court, or one side is committed to "winning" over resolving, mediation is rarely the right starting point. That doesn't mean it's permanently off the table...situations evolve. If you'd like a five-minute call to talk through what might fit better, I'm happy to point you toward the right resource. No fee, no agenda.
A voluntary, confidential conversation guided by a neutral third party. The decision stays with you...not a judge, not an arbitrator.
Most matters resolve in one to three sessions, often inside a few hours of focused mediation. The cost runs at a small fraction of what an attorney would charge. Everything said in session is fully confidential...nothing can be used against either party if the matter later proceeds to court. You'll have a voice, and you'll be heard.
If you're weighing whether to call a mediator, a lawyer, or an arbitrator first, this is the side-by-side.
Five categories cover most of the work. Each one comes with the kinds of situations clients actually arrive with...if any of these sound familiar, the next step is a 15–30 minute call.
You're the one who realized this needs outside help. The hardest part is usually how to invite the other side in without them feeling cornered, blamed, or trapped. On the 15–30 minute call we'll talk through framing the invitation so it lands as an opening, not an ambush...and what to do if the other party hesitates or stalls.
Someone has asked you to mediate. Smart move on their part...and a fair question on yours: "What am I actually agreeing to?" Mediation is voluntary, confidential, and gives you the same control over the outcome as the other party. You're not committing to settle. You're committing to a conversation. A 15–30 minute call will tell you exactly what to expect and what the trade-offs are.
Both sides recognize this needs to get resolved, and neither wants the cost or fallout of litigation. This is the strongest possible starting position for mediation...most matters in this position close in one to two sessions. The 15–30 minute call covers scope, timeline, and what each side should prepare. Then we schedule.
Co-founder disagreements, equity tension, operational deadlock, exits, and partner buyouts. Separate the personal from the structural and find the path that protects what's worth keeping.
Manager-employee friction, team breakdowns, harassment complaints, and slow-burn resentment that quietly costs companies their best people. Off-record, designed to restore working trust.
Landlord-tenant matters, lease disagreements, delinquency negotiations, and move-out resolutions. Drawn from a decade managing real estate assets...I know what the courts will and won't reward, and how to settle outside them.
When roles shift, leadership changes, or a company is rebuilt mid-flight, the human friction often eclipses the org chart. Clarify roles, surface concerns, and bring teams through transition with dignity intact.
Stalled invoices, scope disputes, contractor disagreements, and supplier relationships under strain. Practical mediation focused on the agreement you can both live with, not the one you'd argue about in court.
Before mediation, more than a decade in real estate asset management...most recently as VP of Asset Management at Sun Equity Partners overseeing portfolios across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut, and Texas, and before that Director of Operations at OliveTree Management, where the portfolio grew from 120 units to over 2,800. The work was, in practice, a daily exercise in conflict resolution...aligning investors, owners, vendors, third-party managers, and tenants whose priorities almost never matched. The only currency that mattered was trust.
Before real estate, years of receivables management across multiple industries. Learning how to negotiate firmly without breaking the relationship that made the next conversation possible. Sales and warehouse operations for a custom furniture company before that. Each role taught the same lesson from a different angle...most conflicts aren't about what people say they're about, and most resolutions look nothing like the ones either side walked in expecting.
Certified by the National Association of Certified Mediators and commissioned as a Notary Public in Ocean County, New Jersey. But what clients say sets the work apart isn't the credential. It's having sat on the operator's side of the table long enough to recognize what's actually at stake.
The work runs on a few non-negotiables. Strict neutrality...I don't represent either side and I don't give legal advice. Full confidentiality on every conversation, on the record and off. A clear, mutually signed written agreement at the end of every successful matter. And a response to every inquiry within one business day...usually faster.
Two formal credentials anchor the practice...but they're the floor, not the ceiling. The fifteen-plus years of real estate, receivables, and operational leadership before them are what clients actually hire me for.
Most people don't know if mediation is the right tool until they describe what's happening out loud. The 15–30 minute call is built around that...a chance to talk it through and get a straight answer.
Mediation is confidential, so names and identifying details are removed. The shape of each resolution is real.
A business dispute had been brewing for over a year, and by the time the parties reached me they were at their wit's end and ready to pursue legal action that would have hurt them both for years. I spoke with each side privately first, then brought them into a virtual room. Once they actually started listening to each other, the path opened up. Every person had a say in the outcome. All of them signed.
A senior manager and a longtime employee were one filing away from an HR complaint that would have damaged both careers. Two sessions, a reset of expectations, a clear working agreement...both still at the company.
A commercial tenant was four months behind, and the landlord was preparing to evict. One session uncovered the underlying cause, restructured the payment schedule, and kept the tenancy intact...lease still in force two years later.
A contractor and client were locked in a $40K dispute over scope creep on a renovation. Mediation surfaced what each side actually wanted...a revised scope, a partial credit, and a finished project both could live with.
All outcomes anonymized; identifying details have been modified to preserve confidentiality.
A simple, transparent fee structure designed so people from all walks of life can access professional mediation. The initial 15–30 minute consultation is always free, and you'll know every fee before agreeing to anything.
All payments are required before services are rendered. Once paid, the session is scheduled. Prices do not include travel for in-person matters.
Letters of recommendation from those who've worked with Jake directly...in mediation training and in years of real-world dispute resolution.
To whom this may concern:
It is with great pleasure that I recommend Jake Klor for any conflict resolution and mediation opportunities. I have had the privilege of knowing Jake as a Professor at the National Association of Certified Mediators...
Throughout the program, Jake consistently demonstrated outstanding academic performance, maintaining an A average...
I recommend Jake Klor without reservation.
I recommend Jake Klor without reservation.
All parties felt treated fairly and satisfied with the outcome.
To whom it may Concern,
I'm pleased to provide a recommendation on behalf of Jake Klor, who was a close colleague of mine at Sun Equity Partners...
Jake brought the firm tremendous value working through disputes with vendors and tenants. From simple disputes, to complex ones...
He always got the disputes resolved in a method that all parties felt treated fairly and satisfied with the outcome. He always achieved the lowest possible settlements, and then some.
Work spans landlord-tenant disputes, partnership and business disputes, workplace conflict and restructuring, vendor and contract settlements, investor matters, and employee evaluations. Frequent referrals come from law firms, third-party HR firms, business consulting groups, construction and management companies, school admissions teams, and families navigating special-needs matters. If your situation doesn't fit cleanly into one of these, the easiest thing is to ask...most matters end up being more about the people than the industry.
Online mediation for clients throughout the United States, via secure video conference. Based in Lakewood, New Jersey for in-person sessions across the tri-state area. The remote format lets parties on opposite coasts meet in the same room, on the same day, without travel.
Twelve questions covering what mediation is, when it works, what it costs, and what happens if it doesn't. Tap any question to read the answer. If yours isn't here, ask it directly...every inquiry gets a personal response.
Mediation is a voluntary, confidential process where a neutral third party helps disputing sides reach a mutually acceptable agreement. Unlike arbitration or litigation, the mediator doesn't impose a decision...the parties stay in control of the outcome.
The cost is dramatically lower, the timeline is much shorter, and in most cases the underlying relationship survives intact.
Early. Most disputes are easier to resolve before legal fees, public escalation, or relationship damage set in.
If direct conversations have stalled but both sides still want a workable outcome, that's the window for mediation. Once positions harden and lawyers get involved, the cost and complexity climb fast.
Standard rate is $200 per hour for virtual or in-person mediation, with a possible 2-hour minimum on new matters. A $100 flat fee covers prep and the final written agreement. A $100 administrative fee per party applies (fees may be paid by one party on behalf of both). Flat-rate plans are available depending on the level of service.
The initial 15–30 minute consultation is always free. All fees are paid up front, and once paid the date is scheduled. For most matters, the total cost runs at a small fraction of what an attorney would charge.
Most matters resolve in one to three sessions, and many resolve in just a few hours of focused mediation. The timeline depends on the parties and the complexity of the case...but compared to litigation, which routinely takes months to years, mediation is dramatically faster.
One recent business dispute that had been brewing for over a year was fully resolved in 3 hours of mediation, with a mutually-signed agreement at the end.
The mediation process itself is voluntary. But the written agreement that comes out of mediation, once signed by both parties, is enforceable as a contract.
I document every resolution clearly so there's no ambiguity about what was agreed. Many parties choose to have their own attorneys review the agreement before signing...that's completely fine.
Yes. Everything discussed during mediation is confidential. Nothing said in session can be used against either party later if the matter proceeds to court.
That confidentiality is part of what makes the process work. People say things in mediation they would never say in a deposition...because they know it stays in the room.
No. Many people mediate without lawyers. Some consult one beforehand, others have one review the final agreement, some bring counsel to sessions.
The mediator is neutral and does not give legal advice to either party. If you want to consult a lawyer at any point in the process, you should.
Primarily online via secure video conference, which means I can mediate for clients anywhere in the United States. The remote format also lets parties on opposite coasts meet in the same room, on the same day, with no travel cost or time.
For matters where in-person works better, I'm based in Lakewood, New Jersey and serve the tri-state area. Some matters do best with both parties in the room together; others work better with the parties separated and the mediator going back and forth between caucus rooms. We'll figure out the right format for your situation.
Mediation requires both sides at the table. If the other party is hesitant, I can help you frame the invitation in a way that addresses their concerns.
Often the reluctance is about not wanting to look weak, or worry about being pressured into something. The right framing...emphasizing that mediation is voluntary, confidential, and gives both sides control over the outcome...usually resolves that.
Business and partnership disputes, workplace conflict, vendor and contract disagreements, landlord-tenant matters, and operational disputes inside organizations going through restructuring or leadership transitions.
If you're unsure whether your situation fits, the easiest thing is to ask. The 15–30 minute consultation costs nothing and you'll get a straight answer about whether mediation is the right tool.
Then we don't. Mediation can end without a full agreement, and that's not a failure...sometimes the work surfaces enough clarity that the parties resolve it themselves later, or pursue a different path with a clearer head.
Even partial agreements (resolving some issues but not others) are common, valuable, and enforceable for what was agreed to.
Often, yes. The structure of mediation...ground rules, neutral facilitation, private caucuses when needed...is specifically designed to contain heat while still allowing real progress.
The cases that resolve fastest are often the ones that looked impossible at the start. Once each side feels actually heard, the path to agreement opens up faster than people expect.
Free 15–30 minute consultations, referrals, and general questions all start here. Personal response, usually within the same business day. Everything you share is kept confidential.