Reconciliation involves a mutual change of attitude and relationship by which a state of conflict is replaced by peace. EL&M will guide your pursuit of peace through:
*Reconciliation services are available in either a Faith-based or Values-driven format*
The Empowered Reconciliation process is grounded in peacemaking principles that promote understanding, forgiveness, personal responsibility, love, justice, and reconciliation, and is an effective way of resolving personal and material issues without turning to the legal system.
Conflict Coaching
Includes instruction, encouragement, and advice about peacemaking principles with the goal of empowering one party to pursue peace privately with the other party or parties. When coaching, our reconciler(s) gather information about the situation, identify underlying interests, clarify issues and positions, confront constructively, and explore possible courses of action / outcomes.
*Not professional counseling*
**Free 30-minute intro session available**
Reconciliation & Resolution Services
Includes Conflict Coaching, Mediation, and/or Arbitration & Accountability, ideally with two co-reconcilers. EL&M may approve a single reconciler upon request.
Conflict Coaching (Step 1) – Pre-mediation coaching (at least 3 individual sessions per party) to prepare for effective mediation. EL&M retains sole discretion in determining if/when the parties are ready to proceed to Mediation.
Mediation (Step 2) – A facilitated joint conversation for constructive dialogue and voluntary settlement of the disputed issues.
Arbitration & Accountability (Step 3) – If unable to resolve all disputed issues, the parties may agree that one or more impartial arbitrators will hear the case and make a binding decision. Where a party refuses to accept personal responsibility for their contribution(s) to a dispute, the reconciler(s) may submit the matter to a pre-designated external source of authority to impose responsibility through discipline. (E.g. Church, family, friends, employer, etc).
Required Fees
$100 non-refundable filing fee per party
Co-Reconciler Rate: $225/hr for both reconcilers
Peacemaker Education & Training
EL&M offers education & training on Relational Wisdom and Reconciliation principles. Custom fees are set in agreement with the event sponsor.
Achieve your objectives without compromising your values. EL&M has experience to guide you through the law in the following practice areas:
EL&M’s values-aligned approach to legal representation will help you succeed not just in court, but in life. Tailor your legal representation to what matters most to you with comprehensive advice about how to accomplish your goals.
Depending on the matter and the circumstances, Empowered Law & Mediation is open to discussing alternative fee arrangements, including flat fees, contingency fees, and a hybrid of hourly and contingency fees.
*Actual rate varies depending on the scope and complexity of your matter*
**Ministry/Non-profit rate available**
Government & Constitutional Law
Freedom of Speech and Religion
Law Enforcement Defense
Municipal Law
Regulatory & Administrative Law
Legacy Estate Planning & Probate
EL&M works in tandem with financial and accounting professionals to provide Legacy Estate Planning services tailored to what matters most to you.
Our Legacy Approach:
EL&M believes estate planning is about more than just distributing assets—it’s about passing on what matters most to those who matter most.
Empowered Legacy Program:
EL&M provides ongoing estate planning support through the Empowered Legacy Program, designed from experience which teaches that an estate plan which is not periodically reviewed and updated will fail to accomplish your objectives.
Empowered Probate:
Estate Administration
Trust Settlement
Estate & Trust Disputes
Business & Nonprofit Organizations
EL&M offers outside general counsel support to entrepreneurs and business owners as well as ministries and non-profits through the Empowered General Counsel Program.
Essentials Plan:
Business Rate = $100/month or $1000/year | Ministry/Non-profit Rate = $75/month or $750/year
Unlimited 30-minute consultations
Comprehensive document review (up to 10 pages/month)
Access to high quality legal templates
Empowered Plan:
Business Rate = $150/month or $1500/year | Ministry/Non-profit Rate = $125/month or $1250/year
Annual Check-Up (Risk/needs Assessment; Problem Solving, Strategic Adjustments)
On demand document preparation or legal correspondence (up to 10 pages/month)
Unlimited 30-minute consultations
Comprehensive document review (up to 10 pages/month)
Access to high quality legal templates
Contracts
From a proactive and solution-oriented approach to reviewing and drafting agreements to helping you navigate disputes over interpretation or performance, EL&M has you covered.
Real Estate Disputes
Commercial Leasing
HOA & Restrictive Covenants
Easements / Right of Way
Nuisance
Trespass
*Starting Rate*
Resolving your dispute outside of court saves you time and money. Moreover, mediation empowers those who will have to live with the result to decide the outcome for themselves. For these reasons, state and federal courts require mediation in the course of litigating most civil cases and the vast majority of civil lawsuits are resolved either at mediation or soon thereafter.
Empowered Law & Mediation maintains an active mediation practice offering certified civil and family mediation services at affordably hourly or flat fee rates.
You choose either the hourly or flat fee rate when you schedule EL&M’s mediation services. Choose the flat fee pricing structure to incentivize good faith negotiation and disincentivize stall tactics.
The Flat Fee Rate is $1750 for a full day or $750 for a half day (up to 4 hours) – you will pay less than half price if you resolve your dispute in half a day or less!
Reconciliation involves a mutual change of attitude and relationship by which a state of conflict is replaced by peace. EL&M will guide your pursuit of peace through:
Conflict Coaching
Reconciliation & Resolution Services
Peacemaker Training & Education
*Reconciliation services are available in either a Faith-based or Values-driven format*
Achieve your objectives without compromising your values. EL&M has the experience to guide you through the law in the following practice areas:
*Starting Rate*
Resolving your dispute outside of court saves you time and money. Moreover, mediation empowers those who will have to live with the result to decide the outcome for themselves. For these reasons, state and federal courts require mediation in the course of litigating most civil cases and the vast majority of civil lawsuits are resolved either at mediation or soon thereafter.
Empowered Law & Mediation maintains an active mediation practice offering certified civil and family mediation services at affordably hourly or flat fee rates
“Success is not just about winning and losing. Life is about living well. Work with a lawyer who will help you succeed not just in court but in life.
I am passionate about justice and resolving conflict. I understand how to defend and advocate for your rights while empowering you to reconcile relationships, resolve disputes, and achieve legal objectives in alignment with your values. You do not have to compromise what matters most in order to successfully navigate conflict, damaged relationships, or legal challenges – Let Empowered Law & Mediation show you a better way. “
– A. Trevor Buhr
“Success is not just about winning and losing. Real success comes from living well. Work with a lawyer who will help you succeed not just in court but in life.
I am passionate about justice and resolving conflict. I understand how to defend and advocate for your rights while empowering you to reconcile relationships, resolve disputes, and achieve legal objectives in alignment with your values. You do not have to compromise what matters most in order to successfully navigate conflict and the law – Let Empowered Law & Mediation show you a better way. “
– A. Trevor Buhr
