Attorneys who mediate with Tia describe her as “possessing all the intangibles that make for a successful mediator, bringing a high level of legal experience, patience and preparedness to the table”, “made my client feel heard”, “works tirelessly with a smart and honest approach to helping the parties find a resolution”, “fair and sets a professional tone”, “very impressive….frankly, brought up points I did not catch”.

Areas of Expertise

Employment Law

Discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage & hour class actions, leave of absence, pregnancy rights, disability rights, failure to accommodate, employment agreements, non-competes, trade secrets, severance, defamation, privacy rights, unfair competition, attorneys’ fees

Business Law

Breach of contract, fraud, unfair competition, insurance coverage, intellectual property, copyright, trademark, trade secrets, misrepresentation, business torts, breach of fiduciary duty, dissolution of partnerships, government procurement and all contracts emphasizing commercial and consumer contracts, vendor agreements and real estate contracts

Personal Injury

Negligence, auto, motorcycle, bicycle and pedestrian accidents, government torts, insurance coverage, premises liability, slip and fall

Maritime Law

Jones Act, unseaworthiness, property damage, business interruption, Limitation of Liability

Civil Rights Law

Civil rights violations, section 1983 claims, criminal investigations, internal disciplinary investigations and actions,  false arrest, malicious prosecution, defamation, attorneys’ fees