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John Fiske

Mediator
Gloucester, MA, United States

About

With a career in mediation beginning in 1979, this practitioner has facilitated over 2,000 divorce agreements. His professional background includes serving as a partner at a law firm since 1971 and co-founding a specialized mediation center in 1979. He has extensive experience helping couples resolve disputes both during and after marriage, including the creation of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.

Practice Areas

Family Law & Divorce

Professional Experience

Partner
Healy
Fiske
Richmond & Fortune
Co-founder
1971
Cambridge Dispute Settlement Center (1979)

Publications Leadership

  • Past President of the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation
  • Former President of the Academy of Family Mediators
  • Contributor to various family law and mediation journals

Positioning Takeaways

A highly seasoned mediator with over four decades of experience, specializing in divorce and marital mediation with a significant history of leadership in professional mediation organizations.

License & Certifications

  • Certified Mediator
  • Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation

Education

LL.B.
University of Michigan Law School
1961
B.A.
Yale College
1958

Distinction

Co-founded one of the first mediation centers in Massachusetts and has mediated more than 2,000 cases.

Reputation

He is recognized as a pioneer in the field of family mediation within Massachusetts, known for his long-standing commitment to alternative dispute resolution and his extensive track record in resolving complex marital issues.