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Jan. 16, 2026

Neutral Jeffrey Bases blends perspective and empathy to resolve real estate, probate, and personal injury disputes

After decades in the courtroom, mediator Jeffrey M. Bases now helps parties navigate complex disputes with a mix of legal expertise, practical guidance, and creative solutions--often finding resolutions that go beyond money.

Neutral Jeffrey Bases blends perspective and empathy to resolve real estate, probate, and personal injury disputes
Real estate, probate, personal injury

Mediator Jeffrey M. Bases wants disputing parties to understand that our court system isn't perfect.
"Sometimes judges make mistakes," he said. "Sometimes jurors make mistakes. Sometimes evidence is lost. Sometimes witnesses die. Sometimes witnesses forget. Sometimes witnesses don't tell the truth. There are no guarantees in court, and anyone who's litigating a case has to understand that."
A 1991 Georgetown Law School graduate, Bases s... (continued)

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