Ira L. Herman
On the official roster: U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York · verified 2026-10-07
Mediators in Delaware
49 mediators in Delaware listed from official court and government rosters, for divorce and family mediation, civil cases and more. Every profile links to its source.
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How does mediation work in Delaware?
Sources · last reviewed 2026-10-07Court programs and when mediation is required
In Delaware Superior Court civil cases, the scheduling order sets a deadline for compulsory alternative dispute resolution [1]. The parties choose the format, such as arbitration, mediation or neutral case assessment, and mediation is the default if they cannot agree [1]. Some civil actions also go through mandatory non-binding arbitration under Rule 16.1 [2].
Family and custody cases
In Family Court, support cases and custody, visitation and guardianship cases go to a mediation conference with a Court staff mediator, who tries to settle or narrow the issues before a hearing [3]. Parties bring financial or custody disclosure reports to that conference [3].
Cost
If they cannot agree on an ADR practitioner, they jointly ask the Court to appoint one within 30 days, and the parties pay the practitioner's fees [1].
Confidentiality
Mediation communications and materials are confidential [1].
Summarized from the official sources cited in brackets. Last reviewed 2026-10-07. Court programs change; confirm with your court. This is general information, not legal advice.
Christopher J. Battaglia
On the official roster: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York · verified 2026-10-07
David M. Banker
On the official roster: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, D. Del. · verified 2026-10-07
Eric Haber
On the official roster: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York · verified 2026-10-07
Leo Crowley
On the official roster: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York · verified 2026-10-07
Leslie A. Berkoff
On the official roster: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York · verified 2026-10-07
Lori Lapin Jones
On the official roster: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York · verified 2026-10-07
Mark S. Indelicato
On the official roster: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York · verified 2026-10-07
Paul A. Rubin
On the official roster: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York · verified 2026-10-07
Sean C. Southard
On the official roster: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York · verified 2026-10-07
Andrew W. Caine
On the official roster: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, D. Del. · verified 2026-10-07
Anthony M. Saccullo
On the official roster: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, D. Del. · verified 2026-10-07
Brett D. Fallon
On the official roster: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, D. Del. · verified 2026-10-07
Carl N. Kunz III
On the official roster: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, D. Del. · verified 2026-10-07
Carl Neff
On the official roster: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, D. Del. · verified 2026-10-07
Charles J. Brown III
On the official roster: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, D. Del. · verified 2026-10-07
Christopher A. Ward
On the official roster: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, D. Del. · verified 2026-10-07
Christopher S. Sontchi
On the official roster: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, D. Del. · verified 2026-10-07
Claudia Z. Springer
On the official roster: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, D. Del. · verified 2026-10-07
Edward L. Schnitzer
On the official roster: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York · verified 2026-10-07
Mediators who work online with Delaware clients
These mediators say they work with Delaware clients online. They are on other states’ official rosters (shown on each listing), not Delaware’s. Where they serve is their own statement. Sorted: placements first (paid ones are labeled), then most complete profile.
Court-ordered case? Courts may require a mediator from their own approved list for court-ordered cases. Check your court’s rules, or see how mediation works in Delaware.
Court-connected mediation in Delaware: Delaware Superior Court's ADR rule lets parties agree on their own ADR practitioner, with the Court appointing one only if they cannot agree; Family Court mediation is done by court staff. No statewide mediator list was found.
Private mediation in Delaware: No state license for private mediators was found in the sources reviewed. Delaware's Rule 5.5(c)(3) allows out-of-state lawyers temporary mediation-related work; no rule on online mediators was found.
Sources: Superior Court Civil Rules (Rule 16) (PDF) · Family Court Civil Rules (Rules 16, 16.1) (PDF) · Delaware Lawyers' Rules of Professional Conduct (PDF) · Supreme Court of Delaware Order, In re Advisory Committee to Examine Rule 5.5 (Nov. 4, 2024) (PDF) · partly verified
Works online with Delaware clients
Beth Carrier
Court-certified in: Idaho (verified) · Idaho Supreme Court, 2026-10-07
Serves clients: in person in Idaho · online nationwide (her statement)
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Other mediators on Delaware rosters, A–Z (11)
- Christopher J. Battaglia, New York
- David M. Banker, Scarsdale
- Edward L. Schnitzer, New York
- Eric Haber, New York
- Ira L. Herman, New York
- Leo Crowley, New York
- Leslie A. Berkoff, New York
- Lori Lapin Jones, Great Neck
- Mark S. Indelicato, New York
- Paul A. Rubin, New York
- Sean C. Southard, New York
Delaware mediators in numbers
Real counts from the official rosters behind this directory. Each chart has a data table and a shareable image.
Delaware: mediators listed by county
New Castle County has the most mediators listed in Delaware (27). Counts use each mediator's home county on the roster.
Source: Counted from official court and government rosters (source and verified date on every profile); latest roster check 2026-10-07.
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| County | Mediators |
|---|---|
| New Castle County | 27 |
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Delaware: certifications and court panels
The most common listing is U.S. Bankruptcy Court D. Del. - Register of Mediators and Arbitrators (Del. Bankr. L.R. 9019-5) (49 mediators). Many mediators hold more than one certification, so the bars add up to more than the 49 people listed.
Certification and panel names are as the roster states them.
Source: Counted from official court and government rosters (source and verified date on every profile); latest roster check 2026-10-07.
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| Category | Mediators |
|---|---|
| U.S. Bankruptcy Court D. Del. - Register of Mediators and Arbitrators (Del. Bankr. L.R. 9019-5) | 49 |
| U.S. Bankruptcy Court S.D.N.Y. Register of Mediators | 11 |
| Pro Bono Panel | 2 |
| E.D.N.C. Bankruptcy Court mediator list (LBR) | 1 |
| NCDRC Certified Mediator | 1 |
| U.S. Bankruptcy Court M.D. Pa. Certified Mediator | 1 |
| U.S. Bankruptcy Court W.D. Pa. Court Mediator | 1 |
| Other (1 more certifications or panels) | 1 |
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Delaware: attorney and non-attorney mediators
12 of 49 mediators listed in Delaware (24%) have a roster background that lists them as an attorney. Mediators act as neutrals and don't represent either side.
Not every roster records a mediator's background, so “not stated” includes attorneys whose roster doesn't say.
Source: Counted from official court and government rosters (source and verified date on every profile); latest roster check 2026-10-07.
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| Category | Mediators |
|---|---|
| Roster background lists them as an attorney | 12 |
| Other background or not stated | 37 |
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How do Delaware courts use mediation, and when is it required?
In Delaware Superior Court civil cases, the scheduling order sets a deadline for compulsory alternative dispute resolution [1]. The parties choose the format, such as arbitration, mediation or neutral case assessment, and mediation is the default if they cannot agree [1]. Some civil actions also go through mandatory non-binding arbitration under Rule 16.1 [2].
Sources: Superior Court Civil Rule 16 (Rules of Civil Procedure, Superior Court of Delaware) · Alternative Dispute Resolution – Superior Court of Delaware
How does mediation work in Delaware family and custody cases?
In Family Court, support cases and custody, visitation and guardianship cases go to a mediation conference with a Court staff mediator, who tries to settle or narrow the issues before a hearing [3]. Parties bring financial or custody disclosure reports to that conference [3].
Source: Family Court Civil Rules 16 and 16.1 (Family Court of Delaware)
How much does court-connected mediation cost in Delaware?
If they cannot agree on an ADR practitioner, they jointly ask the Court to appoint one within 30 days, and the parties pay the practitioner's fees [1].
Source: Superior Court Civil Rule 16 (Rules of Civil Procedure, Superior Court of Delaware)
Is what I say in mediation kept confidential in Delaware?
Mediation communications and materials are confidential [1].
Source: Superior Court Civil Rule 16 (Rules of Civil Procedure, Superior Court of Delaware)
Does a court-ordered case in Delaware need a mediator from the court's list?
Delaware Superior Court's ADR rule lets parties agree on their own ADR practitioner, with the Court appointing one only if they cannot agree; Family Court mediation is done by court staff. No statewide mediator list was found.
Sources: Superior Court Civil Rules (Rule 16) (PDF) · Family Court Civil Rules (Rules 16, 16.1) (PDF) · Delaware Lawyers' Rules of Professional Conduct (PDF) · Supreme Court of Delaware Order, In re Advisory Committee to Examine Rule 5.5 (Nov. 4, 2024) (PDF) · partly verified
Can I use a private or online mediator from another state for a Delaware matter?
No state license for private mediators was found in the sources reviewed. Delaware's Rule 5.5(c)(3) allows out-of-state lawyers temporary mediation-related work; no rule on online mediators was found.
Sources: Superior Court Civil Rules (Rule 16) (PDF) · Family Court Civil Rules (Rules 16, 16.1) (PDF) · Delaware Lawyers' Rules of Professional Conduct (PDF) · Supreme Court of Delaware Order, In re Advisory Committee to Examine Rule 5.5 (Nov. 4, 2024) (PDF) · partly verified
Answers come only from the official sources cited. General information, not legal advice.