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Settlement Solutions
Because resolution should work for you.
Meet Our Mediators
Newton received his higher education degrees from the University of Memphis. While an undergraduate, he served on the university’s Student Senate and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in political science and a minor in journalism in 1975. He was awarded a J.D. degree in 1981 from the university’s Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, where he was a member of Law Review and participated in Moot Court.
A firm believer in the benefits of mediation and other methods of alternate dispute resolution in appropriate cases, Newton took the required course of study and became a Tennessee Rule 31 Listed Mediator in 2005.
Mike Vetter is an AV-rated trial lawyer , Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 General Civil Mediator, and the managing member of Spicer Rudstrom’s Nashville office. He is a cum laude graduate of St. Louis University, with a bachelor’s degree in finance. While in college, he was elected Rush Chairman, Social Chairman, and President of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. He also served as the Secretary-Treasurer of the Interfraternity Council. Mike obtained his J.D. from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles and was the Secretary/Treasurer and then President of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity.
Mike is a member of the Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri, and California Bar Associations, the Nashville Bar Association, the Tennessee Association of Professional Mediators, the Tennessee Association of Construction Counsel, and the Tennessee Defense Lawyers Association.
Kevin Bernstein serves as a Member of Spicer Rudstrom’s Board of Directors and is the Managing Member of the firm’s Memphis and Little Rock offices. He brings 27 years’ experience across a range of practice areas, including catastrophic personal injury, premises liability, product liability, transportation, construction, and complex litigation.
His exceptional trial record includes five cases in the past three years, a notable in today’s legal landscape. Additionally, Kevin is a Tennessee Rule 31 Listed Mediator, further showcasing his focus to resolve disputes effectively.
Kevin’s dedication to legal excellence has earned him the AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, recognition by Super Lawyers for over five years, and inclusion in Best Lawyers in America.
Clint J. Woodfin
Managing Member, Spicer Rudstrom, PLLC
Managing Member, Knoxville Office
Clint is the Managing Partner of Spicer Rudstrom and the Managing Member of the firm’s Knoxville office. He graduated from James Madison University with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1990 and the University of Tennessee College of Law in 1993. He is a member of the Hamilton Burnett Inns of Court and has obtained an AV-Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
Clint is admitted to practice in all courts in Tennessee, United States District Court, Eastern and Middle Districts of Tennessee and the United States Court of Appeals Sixth Circuit. He has represented major corporations, insurance carriers, local businesses and individuals in all phases of litigation.
Clint is a United States District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee Approved Mediator.
Practice Areas
- Agriculture
- Civil Rights
- Commercial/Business
- Construction
- Contract Disputes
- Employment
- Government
- Healthcare
- Insurance
- Personal Injury
- Premises Liability
- Product Liability
- Professional Negligence
- Real Estate
- Retail and Hospitality
- Transportation
- Torts
- Workers’ Compensation
- Wrongful Death
Practice Areas
- Agriculture
- Civil Rights
- Commercial/Business
- Construction
- Contract Disputes
- Employment
- Government
- Healthcare
- Insurance
- Personal Injury
- Premises Liability
- Product Liability
- Professional Negligence
- Real Estate
- Retail and Hospitality
- Transportation
- Torts
- Workers’ Compensation
- Wrongful Death
Process
Mediation is a process in which a neutral third party, known as a mediator, assists disputing parties in negotiating a mutually acceptable resolution to their conflict. The mediator facilitates communication, helps clarify issues, and explores potential solutions, but does not impose a decision or judgment. The goal of mediation is to reach a voluntary, negotiated agreement that resolves the dispute without the need for formal litigation or arbitration. It is commonly used in various types of legal disputes, including civil, family, and commercial matters.
Settlement Solutions is available to handle a variety of mediation cases.
Call any of our mediators on their direct line above or fill in the info below and click submit to schedule a consultation.
About
We understand the critical importance of resolving disputes quickly and efficiently—because your time and resources matter. As the mediation branch of Spicer Rudstrom, PLLC, we’ve assembled a team of with decades of combined legal experience. Our attorneys recognize the growing demand among attorneys and insurance companies for accessible, streamlined mediation services. That’s why we created Settlement Solutions—to provide an optimized, client-focused approach to dispute resolution.
We are proud to offer our services across all judicial districts in Tennessee, whether your needs require in-person, on-location, or virtual mediations. Our flexible process is designed to fit your schedule and meet the demands of your caseloads. By tailoring every resolution experience, our goal is to ensure matters are settled on your timetable without unnecessary delays.
Settlement Solutions was built to bring efficiency and cost-effectiveness to the forefront. For attorneys, we streamline the mediation process, ensuring productive discussions and fair settlements for your clients as quickly as possible. For insurance companies, we offer solutions that reduce litigation costs and resolve claims faster. With the focused support of our dedicated mediators, you’ll benefit from quicker turnaround times while minimizing the stress and expense of prolonged disputes.
When you work with Settlement Solutions, you’re partnering with a team that’s as invested in the process as you are. Together, we’ll achieve effective resolutions that work for everyone involved. From logistics to outcomes, you can rely on us to make mediation simpler, smarter, and more efficient.
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