Testimonials

"One of the best we have used.  This was a very difficult case to settle (and other, very experienced mediators failed to do so for over 5 years).  I had dinner last night with two folks on the ACCL, and recommended John."

"John did an amazing job getting this case settled!  My firm also used him on another matter and was very impressed by him.  Great addition for ADR Services, Inc.!"

"Mr. Hanover was an excellent mediator.  He was calm and clear throughout the process. He never over or undersold positions and exhibited diligence when trying to get a complex construction defect case to the finish line. I’d use him again."

"When commendation is truly warranted, it should be expressed clearly and without reservation. This is such an occasion.I would like to extend my sincere appreciation for the exceptional diligence and professionalism Mr. Hanover brought to this matter. His command of the facts reflected the significant time and care he devoted to reviewing the briefs and developing a comprehensive understanding of every aspect of the case. His preparation was both thorough and thoughtful. Mr. Hanover’s patience in listening attentively to our entire team—allowing us the time and space to fully present Plaintiff’s views—demonstrated both fairness and respect for the process. In addition, his deep understanding of the complex insurance landscape and the related legal issues was highly impressive. Although the path forward was challenging, his map was clear.  His clarity, guidance, and steady leadership made the process very productive. Mr. Hanover, thank you for your outstanding work and unwavering commitment."

"John is fantastic.  John was able to accomplish a settlement that evaded the parties and other mediators despite years of efforts.  We are very grateful for John’s effort and will definitely engage him again!"

"John Hanover was one of the best mediators that I have ever encountered.  He was fair, balanced, professional and put all parties at ease....as well, he was fully prepared for a multi-party complex litigation.  Our case settled due in very large part to his efforts.  I would recommend him to anyone."

"John kept on this case day after day and month after month to push it across the finish line. Will definitely use him again."

"Mr. Hanover is top notch mediator. I would rate him very high as a mediator, he was a able to get the parties to a settlement in a very short period, even though both parties were highly entrenched in their respective positions. I will recommend Mr. Hanover to my colleagues if asked."

"John was terrific.  He was communicative, dogged, and resolved a case that I thought was never going to settle.  I have already recommended him to multiple other attorneys."

"Mr. Hanover did an excellent job.  He settled our case within the 3-hours allotted. He was able to put the right amount of pressure on each of the parties to get them to back off from their position and concede a little. His knowledge of construction sites and general negligence litigation was obvious."

"John was fantastic, as expected.  We will definitely use John again."

"We had a wonderful experience with Mr. Hanover. He managed to help us settle a very tough case with tough clients."

“John Hanover is a top-notch construction litigator. He is brilliant and also reasonable in his approach, and understands the value of time and money invested in dispute resolution. He acts in a way that is commercial.”

“John fulfills and exceeds all expectations.”

“I very much respect John; he is one of the most polite people I’ve worked with. He is very practical, low-key and not easily fazed in any respect.” 

“John is a very good attorney and knows the California market."