References
Kate has been fortunate to work with a wide array of plaintiffs and defense attorneys from a diverse collection of area law firms and state agencies. Below are just some of the clients with whom she’s had the privilege and pleasure of working.

Defense Attorney References
- Cathy Pope, Department of Justice
- Keith Richardson, McAngus Goudelock & Courie
- Amber Starks, Brewer Defense Group
- Paul McCoy, Lewis & Roberts
- Melissa Walker, Department of Justice
- Courtney Britt, Teague Campbell Dennis & Gorham
- Will Crone, Anders Newton
- Wes Saunders, Department of Justice
- Amy Pfeiffer, Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog
- Garth White, Rudisill, White & Kaplan
- Brad Inman, Teague Campbell Dennis & Gorham, LLP
- Dawn Lane, Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP
- Tim Wilson, Lewis & Roberts
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-GentelKate 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 ScudderPlaintiff Attorney References
- April Seguin, Scudder Seguin, PLLC
- Hunter Eddins-Gentel, Ricci Law Firm
- Doug Berger, The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin
- Jamie Rudd, Oxner + Pernar
- Chris Brantley, Riddle & Brantley
- Andrea Fowler, Hyland + Padilla, PLLC
- Russell Johnson, Diener Law
- Ryan Bliss, The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin
- Bob Willis, The Law Offices of Robert J. Willis
- Matt Harbin, The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin
- Josh Smith, The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin
- Mike Mackay, The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin
- Adam Bridwell, Hardison & Cochran
- Matt Healey, The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin

I have had the pleasure of working with Kate for over 13 years. I have used her many times to resolve claims that were in litigation. Her experience working with both injured citizens as well her experience working with insurance companies provides her a unique perspective to help both parties focus on the important issues that need to be resolved. She is compassionate about bringing resolution to these disputes and truly appreciates how resolving a claim helps both sides to move forward with their respective interests. I would recommend her services to anyone for any type liability claim.
Ben T. CochranI have known Kate since she was my opponent and always respected what she did for her clients. Since she began her mediation practice I have always been impressed with the calm nature she brings to a very stressful situation for those experiencing it for the first time. There is no feigned empathy with Kate, my clients feel immediately at ease with her and she is able to communicate complex legal issues that perfectly compliment my legal advice to my clients. Kate and I have had some tough cases that I did not believe would ever settle and at the end of the day it did, thanks to Kate’s determination.
Ben Whitley
Defense Attorney References
- Melissa Cleary, McAngus Goudelock & Courie
- Heather Haney, Department of Justice
- Bruce Hamilton, Teague Campbell Dennis & Gorham
- Phil Anthony, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
- Mallory Lidaka, Lewis & Roberts
- Brittany Brown, Department of Justice
- John Tomei, Teague Campbell Dennis & Gorham, LLP
- Jennifer Ruiz, Hedrick Gardner
- Jack Holmes, McAngus Goudelock & Courie
- Brooke Mulenex, Hedrick Gardner
- Dawn Lane, Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog
- Webster Harrison, McAngus Goudelock & Courie
- Sarah Blair, Lewis & Roberts, PLLC.
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 SchwartzI highly recommend Kate Deiter-Maradei as a mediator. Kate has served as a mediator on several of my civil liability matters. She quickly masters complex issues and easily connects with the parties – both attorneys and clients. Kate is effective and efficient.
Amy E. RichardsonPlaintiff Attorney References
- Sheila Chavis, Brent Adams & Associates
- Daniel Lehrer, Oxner + Permar
- Ali Overby, Law Offices of James Scott Farrin
- Ben Whitley, Whitley Law Firm
- Bryan King, King Law Offices
- Susan Vanderweert, Law Offices of James Scott Farrin
- Greg Gunter, The Law Office of K. Gregory Gunter
- John Padilla, Hyland + Padilla, PLLC
- Kenneth J. Duke, Attorney at Law Workers Compensation, Traffic, Personal Injury PO
- John Landry, Oxner + Permar
- Sam Scudder, Scudder Seguin, PLLC
- Barry Jennings, Law Offices of James Scott Farrin

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. HolmesKate Deiter-Maradei is an excellent mediator. Because she’s bi-lingual she’s able to communicate directly with my Spanish-speaking clients and put them at ease about the process. But what I appreciate most about Kate is that there have been several times where I’ve gone into a mediation thinking that there was no way the case could settle, and Kate has been able to help both sides reach a compromise. I highly recommend her.
Russell Johnson
Defense Attorney References
- Brian C. Groesser, Midkiff, Muncie & Ross, P.C.
- Ginny Lanier, Brewer Defense Group
- Ben R. Moeller, McAngus Goudelock & Courie
- Joy Brewer, Brewer Defense Group
- Elias W. Admassu, Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo, LLP
- Heather T. Baker, Teague Campbell Dennis & Gorham
- Julia Ellen Dixon, First Benefits Insurance Mutual, Inc.
- Stephanie Gearhart, McAngus Goudelock & Courie
- Pierce Sandwith, Lewis & Roberts, PLLC.
- Kyla Block, Teague Campbell Dennis & Gorham, LLP