Collins & Lacy Shareholder Chris Adams has been approved as a Circuit Court Mediator. As an approved neutral, Adams is certified for court appointment in cases utilizing alternative dispute resolution.

“Chris has an extensive, quality reputation throughout the legal community in South Carolina,” stated Collins & Lacy firm president Christian Stegmaier. “Mediators serve a valuable role in the court system, often reaching agreement with all parties which avoids the need for a trial. Chris will be a valuable resource for case resolution, especially in high exposure construction defect matters.”

The South Carolina Bar houses the Supreme Court’s Commission on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and related Board of Arbitrator and Mediator certified professionals who aid the Court with all aspects of South Carolina court-annexed ADR.