Gary Canner Mediation Services, Inc.

"With Gary and Mel you will have one of the most enjoyable and rewarding educational experiences of your career. The skills you learn in this mediation training course are invaluable. Their training is interactive, fun and informative."

"As a trained mediator, I thought that my instructors would cover only "old" ground". It was refreshing that Mel and Gary took the course to another level. I was extremely impressed."

"This was the best CLE course I have ever taken. It is a must for any lawyer that mediates. The course is cutting edge, informative and wildly entertaining"

"Gary and Mel not only taught me what I had to consider legally in serving as a circuit Civil mediator, but they taught me how to think like a mediator... The class should be mandatory for everyone whose job involves communication and negotiation and I can't recommend it highly enough"

"This mediation training class is the best dollar per credit hour ratio I have ever seen - and the participants get a wealth of knowledge from the training that they simply cannot obtain elsewhere."

"This was the best seminar I have attended in 29 years of practice. Gary and Mel made the Circuit Civil training interesting, informative and challenging. I am looking forward to taking the Family Mediation training class."

"The class exceeded my every expectation, from the depth and quality of the written materials to the experience and teaching ability of the instructors. Every Litigator owers it to his or her clients to take this mediation training class"

"This Circuit Civil mediation training course "was well worth the expenditure of time and effort involved. I would encourage every trial lawyer to attend. The insight gained, whether one intends to participate as counsel or mediator, was truly illuminating and will be of immeasurable value to me in my practice"

"I commend Gary & Mel on a superlative mediation training course. I enrolled in the course because I believed it would be career-enhancing. It is actually life-enhancing. There is enormous value in this course for everyone, from improving basic social skills of communication, negotiation, persuasion and problem-solving in interpersonal relationships to developing a fundamental understanding of and sensitivity to cultural and ethnic diversity. I am grateful for having had the opportunity to participate-- I learned a lot."

"Your training class was terrific; imparting the essentials of mediation - information and attitude with flair."

"Your mediation training course was insightful, informative, very useful and entertaining. Any good lawyer who hopes to become a really good mediator, or just an even better lawyer, ought to commit the time and money to your course."

"Gary and Mel's mediation training course was an absolutely wonderful experience. The instruction that I received during those five days has served me in every aspect of my law practice. The intensity of the training has helped me to realize what a dynamic and powerful tool mediation is, and what a vital role it plays in our judicial system. I strongly encourage everyone that is involved in the system to take this course. It will definitely be worth your while".

"Mediation Training gave me an entirely new way of looking at the parties in disputes. It is amazing how mediation skills, as taught by Gary and Mel gave me insight into what people really think, and the ability to channel their thoughts into conciliation." George F. Knox, Esq.,

"Congratulation to both Gary and Mel for putting on such a great course. It's rare that you can have so much fun while in a serious learning environment ."

"As one of the only non-litgators in the class, I was concerned that I wouldn't have the necessary experience with real parties and real disputes to be an effective mediator. However, Gary and Mel taught me how to draw on my own background and personal skills, giving me the confidence and competence to mediate. All this, within the context of the most enjoyable, entertaining and useful CLE course that I ever have taken."

"Thank you to Mel and Gary for a truly enriching experience. Having attended so many disappointing seminars and courses over the years, it was so refreshing to find two professionals who not only were generous and unselfish with their time and knowledge but who evoke passion from participants from all walks of life. "

Barbara Ehrich Locke, Esq.

"Mel & Gary's teaching technique, enthusiasm, and genuine mastery of the curriculum allowed each of us to learn explore and develop. In 29 years of practice, I have not attended any seminar that could match this class for content, presentation, relevance or challenge. Also, the tuition was a bargain!"

Stuart Sobel, Esq.

Siegfried, Rivera, Lerner, De La Torre & Sobel, P.A.

"Mel & Gary's knowledge, experiences and passion for the mediation process exceeded my expectations. The days passed quickly, with no feeling of wasted time. I learned more practice techniques than in any CLE session I've ever attended."

Barry Blum, Esq.

"If you want to be a better judge, mediator, lawyer, negotiator, or person, you must take advantage of the extraordinary talents and vast experience of Mel Rubin and Gary Canner. Their mediation training course should be required for every member of the bench and bar. I am forever indebted to them"

Brian F. Spector, Esq.

Kenny Nachwalter, P.A.

Adjunct Professor, University of Miami School of Law

" What a wonderful course! Both Mel & Gary are super teachers. I never did imagine how incredible the trainings would be or how much I would learn.

Murray Greenberg, Esq.

"This mediation training course was eye-opening as well as entertaining. Rubin and Canner are the best teachers that I have ever had. They had my undivided attention for all 40 hours of training." Robert S. Singer, Esq.

"The Circuit Civil mediation training was the best CLE I have taken in 25 years. It was an eye-opening mind-expanding, delightful experience." Judith Rosenthal, Esq.

"Your mediation training class was was innovative, stilmulating, provided insight into my own values, perceptions and pre-dispositions. On top of it, we had fun.

Howard Scott, Esq.

"Thanks to Mel and Gary for their excellent teaching skills. It was a pleasure to be in this mediation training class. The variety of activities and vast experience gave this course the life that so many other courses lack. I was enthused and motivated for my new career as a family mediator".

Jennifer del Pino

" What I have learned from Gary and Mel will aid me tremendously in years to come not only as a mediator, but as a lawyer seeking to improve my negotiation skills."

Ada Llerena, Esq.

"By far, the most informative, interesting and captivating training that I have ever taken. Gary and Mel were superb instructors - their technical expertise coupled with the passion for the process made them outstanding."

First Floridian Auto and Home Insurance Company

"As a former plaintiff's lawyer, defense lawyer, arbitrator and Judge, I thought I knew all there was to know about mediation. How wrong I was. I am looking forward to the beginning a a new career as a mediator. Thanks for a great seminar."

"This seminar was the best seminar that I have ever attended.Thank you to Mel and Gary for sharing their skill and expertise."