Human Problems, Effective Solutions
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Robert A. Creo has 40 years of practical experience in the dispute resolution field as an attorney, author, arbitrator, mediator, special master and educator. He was an Adjunct Professor at Duquesne University School of Law from 1991–2003, 2013 to present and the University of Pittsburgh School of Law form 2001–2012. He has served as a neutral in thousands of cases, (over 6,000 days) since 1979. He is a member of numerous professional organizations including the National Academy of Arbitrators (1986). He is on the roster of many appointing agencies such as the American Arbitration Association, the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, and the National Mediation Board. He was the founding President of the International Academy of Mediators (1997). In 2006 he was the co-founder and Secretary-Treasurer of Mediators Beyond Borders International (MBBI), a non-profit organization which brings together mediators and students to work in communities traumatized by civil war and violence.
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NAMED 2017 ADR ATTORNEY & 2014 MEDIATOR OF THE YEAR FOR WESTERN PA
BY BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA He has authored numerous publications including Alternative Dispute Resolution: Law Procedure and Commentary for the Pennsylvania Practitioner (George T. Bisel Company, Inc., October 2006). He writes a monthly column, The Master Mediator for Alternatives published by the CPR International Institute for Conflict Resolution & Prevention. His column, The Effective Lawyer, is a regular feature in the bimonthly PA Lawyer. He serves as a mediator for the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS-TAS) and has served as an arbitrator for Major League Baseball and for the National Football League. He has served as an Independent Hearing Officer for the United States Senate Select Committee on Ethics. He graduated from Washington University School of Law in St. Louis in 1977 and Brandeis University in 1974.
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Bob has a passion for resolving disputes. He brings experience, knowledge and a genuine concern for all participants in conflict to the table. Recognizing that conflict is about more than a rational assessment of rights and positions but also about a myriad of human reactions and emotions, he facilitates holistic, integrated decision making. He strives to help parties relate to different perspectives, understand important dynamics, guide negotiations and create opportunities for settlement.
Understanding how difficult it is to navigate the uncertain terrain of litigation, he believes that the parties themselves are best equipped to make decisions about their case. His mediation process provides a supportive environment for negotiation and resolution. Nevertheless, Bob is willing to offer opinions and assessments of positions and case settlement values.
The best mediators operate by rapidly processing and assessing the dynamics and the perspectives of the participants to engage them in an appropriate and productive manner. The term "mediator sense" has been coined by Bob as being the knowledge that comes only via significant experience in the mediation process. Few mediators have Bob’s decades of experience and working knowledge of diverse substantive areas of law practice.
Understanding how difficult it is to navigate the uncertain terrain of litigation, he believes that the parties themselves are best equipped to make decisions about their case. His mediation process provides a supportive environment for negotiation and resolution. Nevertheless, Bob is willing to offer opinions and assessments of positions and case settlement values.
The best mediators operate by rapidly processing and assessing the dynamics and the perspectives of the participants to engage them in an appropriate and productive manner. The term "mediator sense" has been coined by Bob as being the knowledge that comes only via significant experience in the mediation process. Few mediators have Bob’s decades of experience and working knowledge of diverse substantive areas of law practice.
Mr. Creo is available as special counsel to consult in complex litigation. He has been retained to advise on utilization of the mediation process in antitrust, bad faith, catastrophic loss, and commercial claims. He has been retained as an expert witness to offer opinions on negotiation and settlement processes.