Hon. Douglas Beach (Ret.)

Before entering private practice, Judge Beach served for 14 years on the St. Louis County Circuit Court, including a term as Presiding Judge. His judicial tenure involved presiding over thousands of cases across civil, criminal, and family divisions. Prior to his time on the bench, he spent over 25 years in private practice focusing on municipal law, domestic relations, and small business representation. He has successfully mediated hundreds of cases involving complex financial valuations, high-conflict family matters, and multi-party commercial disputes.

A highly seasoned former Presiding Judge with deep expertise in family law and complex civil litigation, offering a unique judicial perspective to mediation and arbitration in the Midwest.

One of the few neutrals with extensive experience as both a Presiding Judge of a major metropolitan circuit and a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.

He is widely regarded by legal professionals for his patience, thorough preparation, and ability to handle highly emotional or legally intricate cases with a balanced and fair approach.