Professionalism and the Role of Civility in Dispute Resolution

Scott Zucker, Esq.

Certified Mediator and Arbitrator Scott Zucker specializes in business and commercial litigation with an emphasis on dispute resolution in the areas of construction, real estate, employment, landlord-tenant and franchise law. Scott represents companies in matters relating to contract claims, loss and damage claims, delay and productivity claims, premises liability actions and tenant dispossessory. 

For over thirty years, Scott Zucker has acted as outside legal counsel to a variety of privately held and publicly traded businesses involved in multiple industries. As a primary litigator, Scott understands the pros and cons of pursuing, as well as defending, claims between individuals and companies. His legal services have ranged from handling general corporate matters and providing risk management advice to companies as well as the representation of clients in the litigation or arbitration of contract disputes, insurance coverage claims, construction defects, premises liability, employment termination actions and environmental matters.  

Scott’s goal is to apply his experience and knowledge to help contending parties reach resolutions of their disputes as efficiently and economically as possible. 

Scott is actively involved in the ADR community, having served as Chairman for the Dispute Resolution Section of the Atlanta Bar Association. Scott is currently the Immediate Past Chair of the Dispute Resolution Section for the State Bar of Georgia. Scott published his mediation guidebook titled “The Mediation Minute: Insights in Alternative Dispute Resolution” in 2024.  

Scott obtained his undergraduate degree from Washington University in St. Louis, in 1984, and his law degree from George Washington University in Washington, D.C, in 1987.  

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Douglas Witten, Esq.

Douglas J. Witten is a mediator, arbitrator, and author who has 28+ years of legal experience. He has mediated 1500+ cases since becoming a registered neutral in 2003 and offers dispute resolution services across areas including healthcare, commercial matters, injuries and accidents. Mr. Witten is Secretary of the State Bar of Georgia ADR Section and past Chair of the Atlanta Bar Association Dispute Resolution Section. He is author of The Stoic Negotiator™ newsletter and Time-Tested: The Stoic Negotiator’s Five Keys for the Modern Deal.