Over 25 Years of ADR Experience

Since the early 1990s, Christopher Ernst has been actively engaged in Alternative Dispute Resolution.  Now, as a neutral trained by the American Arbitration Association, the Supreme Court of Ohio and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Christopher brings Ohio ADR to you. 

An attorney with almost 30 years of experience, Christopher has litigated a wide variety of cases, from plaintiff’s personal injury to insurance defense, from business contracts to business torts, and from employment to construction, and has served as lead trial counsel in cases as large as $160 million in value. He has served as Special Master in a case valued at $450 million.  He has the experience to help you resolve your case.

In addition to being recognized by Best Lawyers in America, Ohio Super Lawyers and Martindale Hubbell (AV Rating – 5.0 out of 5.0), Christopher is on the approved mediator list for the United States District Court in both the Northern District of Ohio and the Southern District of Ohio.  He also serves as an arbitrator and business mediator for the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas.

Christopher is on AAA Mediation list of mediators for both Standard and Commercial mediations. He is a AAA arbitrator for Standard, Commercial and Consumer arbitrations. He is also a FINRA arbitrator.  Lastly, he is an EDR Institute trained neutral.

As a neutral, Christopher provides services as a mediator, arbitrator and Special Master throughout the country.  He also provides Early Neutral Evaluation (ENE), Early Dispute Resolution (EDR), mock trial and mini trial services.  His primary focus is on business, tort and employment matters. He does not charge for travel time in the state of Ohio.