William E. Hartgering, Esq.

With a career spanning over four decades in dispute resolution, this neutral has successfully mediated thousands of cases across the United States. His background includes serving as a founding member of private practice in Chicago and holding leadership roles at Endispute, Inc. He is recognized for his ability to resolve high-stakes litigation involving multi-party commercial conflicts, insurance coverage, and complex class actions.

A seasoned ADR professional with a national reputation for resolving complex, multi-party commercial and insurance matters through a disciplined and evaluative mediation approach.

One of the original pioneers of private mediation in the Midwest, having transitioned from litigation to full-time ADR in the early 1980s.

He is highly regarded by legal professionals for his persistence, neutral temperament, and sophisticated understanding of both the legal and interpersonal dynamics required to settle entrenched disputes.