Testimonials For Jerald Kessler
My clients love my approach and attention to their cases. But you don’t have to take my word for it. Here are a few testimonials:
Jerry was a great mediator on our matter. Even when tensions were high, he was able to keep a calm and productive discussion going. He listened and offered creative, helpful suggestions to get us to realize that we could make these decisions on our own, for our sake of our children. Mediation provided a viable option to allow my ex-husband and me to discuss matters regarding the educational oversight of our children on multiple occasions. Aside from the obvious economic benefit it also created a less volatile option than going through the court system that would have presented an appearance of pitting one against the other. We were amicable throughout the process allowing all parties to maintain a level of dignity, develop or strengthen positive co-parenting skills that ultimately lead to a more productive and positive family experience.
Mr. Kressler was kind, respectful, a great communicator, easy to talk to and provided unbiased advice that really helped gain perspective that aided in finding common ground. I would recommend Mr. Kessler for any couple in a similar situation.
Mary F.
Client
Jerry’s skills as a practitioner of family law go well beyond his significant skills as an attorney. Jerry is also recognized by attorneys and judges as one of the most effective and successful mediators in Northern Illinois.
Perri E. Mayes
Former President
Association For Conflict Resolution
Director, Mediation Program, University Of Wisconsin Law School, Madison
Jerry has a great way of approaching a tough situation. He is positive and keeps moving towards the best case scenario.
Don Fontana
I can’t say enough about how Jerry has helped me. His services go beyond mediation, he provides great attorney recommendations too! I would recommend speaking to him before any litigation issue.
Valerie B
Jerry is very professional, kind and easy to talk to.
Adrienne D
Jerry is one of the best in his field. He is a consummate professional who is results oriented, knowledgeable, and empathetic, representing the mediation process as well as its participants. As President of the Mediation Council of Illinois, Jerry has been at the forefront of advocating mediation as an alternative to litigation long before it was popular and accepted. The fact that judges and lawyers call on him to resolve difficult cases says it all. I highly recommend him as a mediator.
Laurie L
Jerald Kessler was instrumental in creating a calmer process of divorce from me and my husband. With his mediation we were able to move forward in our lives and remain on good terms. Without his mediation I feel the divorce process would have been lengthy and would not have ended as amicably.
Nancy O
Jerald is a talented mediator who immediately makes people feel comfortable and willing to resolve problems in a respectful and productive manner. His insight allows for productive resolution.
Elliot Heidelberger
Senior Counsel To The Law Firm Of Sullivan Taylor And Gumina
I have known Jerry Kessler as a colleague for over 20 years and know him as a professional of the highest integrity. Jerry is an exceptionally skilled mediator who is thoughtful and deliberate in his craft. His deep knowledge of mediation and amiable demeanor make it a pleasure for me to work with Jerry in teaching mediation in various educational settings.
Ralla Klepak
Attorney
I hired Jerald Kessler to help manage my mediation for my divorce in 2010. Jerry was fair and impartial during our meetings, as well as kind and compassionate during a difficult time. He has a wonderful sense of listening to both sides to figure out the best solution for a very emotional situation.
I highly recommend going through mediation during a divorce and I was extremely pleased to have Jerry helping us with tough decisions on money, child care, and forecasting our new lives once we were officially divorced.
Lastly, it has been several years since Jerry and I have talked, but I recently contacted Jerry for some advice and he responded immediately. He is someone that will continue to care about his clients, which means a lot in this day and age.
Chris C.
Client