Nicol Mediation
Jonathon Nicol
Mediator and Founder of Nicol Mediation
Jonathon Nicol is your preferred mediator. Informed by 15 years of nationwide practice at large international law firms representing the world's biggest companies, along with significant small-business and pro bono experience, Jonathon uses his innate abilities to guide all sides of any dispute to a fair resolution.
Jonathon employs legal insight, patience, persistence, and common sense. He holds an arsenal of negotiation tools, human dynamics skills, and powers of effective listening, articulation, and restatement. These techniques unite to bring peace to the most heated conflicts.
Jonathon's years of litigation and transactional experience make him a trusted mediator with a keen business sense. His pragmatic, matter-of-fact style serves his mediation clients with attention to both the specific problem at hand, as well as the parties' greater business goals and objectives. Jonathon has a knack for helping his mediation clients avoid pitfalls today that would impact their future success tomorrow. The bottom line – Jonathon is laser-focused on proactive problem solving for the long-term success of all who use his services.
Jonathon is a Category II Neutral in the Western District of Missouri’s Mediation and Assessment Program (“MAP”). Category II Neutrals are individuals who have gone through a separate application and review process with the Court to be on the Category II List. The list is not to exceed 25 persons, who have been selected as meeting the qualifications necessary to be considered for assignment to cases at the determination of the MAP Director.
Based in Kansas City, Jonathon is available for mediation nationwide. Founded 2020.
Continuing Legal Education Lecture by Jonathon Nicol
Mediation: Core Principles and Effective Techniques
Attorneys attending this comprehensive program will delve into the intricacies of resolving disputes early and efficiently through the powerful mediation tool. Throughout the course, participants will embark on an enlightening journey exploring the nuanced workings of mediation, including its various types, the meticulous preparation required, effective negotiation strategies, and the crucial steps to maximize the likelihood of achieving resolution.
Not all disputes are remedied through mediation.
Jonathon Nicol has 15 years of private firm experience. In addition to his mediation practice, he represents clients in legal matters in the practice areas listed herein and beyond. To discuss representation for your case, please reach out via the methods below.
“Mediation requires fostering an environment of mutual trust in a third party neutral while balancing the pursuit of a comprehensive resolution with a keen sense of timeliness. As a former client, I can attest that Jonathon possesses the skills required to set the stage for such resolution in order to mitigate the risks associated with protracted, unnecessary litigation.”
— Father Justin Mathews - Executive Director - Reconciliation Services
“Jonathon has great experience as a litigator and as someone who understands the risks and costs of litigation. But more importantly, Jonathon is remarkably empathetic and an excellent listener. I have no doubt he will be fantastic as a mediator.”
— Am Law 50 Partner