ABOUT MY WORK

My name is Kate Deiter-Maradei and I am an NCDRC Certified Superior Court Mediator. I love the collaborative nature of mediation and how it offers participants a productive, cost-effective alternative to appearing in court. Prior to my work as a mediator, I was a partner at Teague, Campbell, Dennis & Gorham, LLP where my experience as a litigator sparked an interest in alternative dispute resolution.

In my practice I strive to:

 
  • provide a comfortable, low pressure environment for mediation participants
  • act as a neutral third-party with a deep understanding of all aspects of the case
  • guide the parties with compassion, active listening and by asking thoughtful questions

I provide mediation for a variety of cases including:

   
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Mediations can be stressful for both sides. Kate has a way of cutting the tension between the parties and making my client feel comfortable. Her background and community service help her to connect with people on both sides of the table. Hunter Eddins-Gentel

RICCI Law Firm

Kate is able to quickly establish rapport with everyone in the room. She is very professional and solid in her knowledge of the law, but she is able to keep the proceedings informal and very low-key. I especially appreciate her efficient use of time and ability to keep things moving forward. Jack S. Holmes

MGC

Kate goes beyond just the numbers at mediation, she is able to connect with my clients for a better understanding of their concerns and fears, developing a relationship of trust.  This connection and trust are instrumental for my clients in reaching a resolution. Sam Scudder

Scudder Seguin

GET TO KNOW KATE

In addition to my love of mediation, I am passionate about adoption, community involvement, and helping women and families. I volunteer with a number of community organizations including the BRIDGE dialogue project, Urban Ministries and Hope Leadership Academy.

I have been honored to receive a number of awards in recognition of my community service. I was appointed by Governor Perdue to the North Carolina Council for Women and I have served for many years on the Wake County Commission for Women, including service as the Vice Chair.

I graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a degree in Women’s Studies with concentrations in Spanish and International Studies. I received my Juris Doctor degree from the University of North Carolina School of Law.

During college, I studied Spanish at the University of Salamanca. I am proficient in Spanish and working toward mastery in order to communicate more effectively with Spanish-speaking mediation participants.

When I am not working or volunteering I enjoy cooking, traveling, reading and spending time with my friends and family.

Compassion bleeds through everything that Kate does.

Lizzy Adams

The Salvation Army of Wake County, Former Director of Public Relations & Communications

She’s a very special woman to tackle all that she tackles with her family and career, and to still take time to encourage others to give back. She’s getting children involved and teaching them that this is something they should be doing throughout their lives.

Carol Schwartz

Urban Ministries, Head of Business Development

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