Bringing over 45 years of experience to the just, speedy, and inexpensive resolution of disputes in Northeast Pennsylvania through impartial fact-finding, mediation, and arbitration.
About Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Very few disputes end with a jury’s verdict.
Sooner or later, almost all end in a settlement agreement. The only real questions are: "When?" and "How much will it cost to get there?"
Carl (Tobey) Oxholm III has over 45 years of experience as a commercial trial attorney representing plaintiffs, defendants, government offices, and insurance companies. He's learned well that, in the courtroom, clients don't always get their say and justice isn't always the result.
A court-appointed mediator and arbitrator for most of his career, Tobey is now using his experience to help attorneys and their clients maintain much-needed control over when their disputes are resolved and over how much it will cost:
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Knowing that attorneys need to know the essentials of their cases before they will recommend settlement, Tobey developed "no-prejudice discovery" to facilitate mediation.
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Looking ahead, he has helped resolve complicated claims with new policies, practices, and bylaws that go beyond the one dispute to help avoid others.
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Where a complete settlement is not possible, he has narrowed the focus, time, and cost of trial by forging "stipulated facts" and by serving as the final decisionmaker.
Charging just $180/hour that is split among the parties and not charging travel time, Tobey's total fee has typically been in the range of $2,000 to $3,000.
ADR methods don't only work in lawsuits nearing trial: they have been successfully used to resolve disagreements whenever they arise.
Think about how an early resolution could benefit your client.
Then contact Tobey to see how he can help you get there.
Tobey Oxholm
In his “retirement” from a career of more than four decades that saw him receive many local, state, and national awards for exemplary public service (most recently, the Mighty Oak Award presented in September 2024 by Outreach – Center for Community Services in Scranton), Tobey has turned his talents to helping people avoid court and come together to settle their disputes.
Because of his unique background and the variety of approaches he uses to dispute resolution that are not available in court proceedings, he is credited with being a “creative” mediator whose empathy and “out-of-the-box” ideas have helped find solutions that his clients did not think were possible.
And when a final agreement eludes the parties, he has decades of experience as a neutral arbitrator, providing just resolutions quickly and inexpensively.
Tobey has provided training programs in mediation to the Community Associations Institute, to a community summit hosted by then Representative (now Senator) Rosemary Brown, and to the Bar Associations of Pennsylvania and Lackawanna, Monroe, Philadelphia, Pike, and Wayne counties.
Podcasts and Writings
Here is more information you might find helpful about Tobey and ADR.
Tobey was asked by the Community Associations Institute, the national association of planned communities, to explain ADR. In a discussion with the Institute's executive director, Tobey provided helpful insights:
The Five Most Important Things To Consider
And here is guidance from Tobey about mediation:
About the Logo
The logo for Just Resolutions is a combination of images.
It begins with "Ω" – the Greek letter "omega." Omega is the last letter of the Greek alphabet and the international symbol meaning "the end" (as in the phrase "the alpha and omega").
When positioned above a line, the omega forms an "=" as its base, representing equality and balance.
The two images combine into the Zodiak symbol for "Libra," the Scales, which is the symbol of justice.
Here are a few things that Tobey's clients have said about him:
“Tobey is the best mediator that we have ever used. We especially appreciate the work he does in advance . . . and his ability to come up with creative solutions.”
~ Ronnie J. Fischer, Bugaj Fischer PC
"What truly sets Tobey apart is his ability to navigate complex and emotionally charged situations with professionalism, empathy, and impartiality. He creates an environment where both parties feel heard and respected, which is critical for reaching a resolution that everyone can accept."
~ Joseph P. Hanyon, MHK Attorneys
"Without your efforts in our case in Monroe County, I am absolutely certain that we would not have gotten it resolved without expensive and protracted litigation."
~ Robert A. Bull, Esq., Board Chair, First Keystone Community Bank
“With a deep understanding of the law and a talent for facilitating fair and balanced discussions, Tobey has an exceptional success rate.”
~ Gerard J. Geiger, Newman Williams PC
“He gets warring parties to focus on their interests not demands, and comes up with out-of-the-box ideas that have worked every time.”
~ Patrick J. Boland III, Marshall Dennehey
CONTACT
While he is a lawyer, Tobey Oxholm does not represent any clients personally or work for any law firm.
That allows him the independence and flexibility to help you resolve your dispute as quickly, conveniently, and inexpensively as everyone wants.
If you have questions or comments, use this form to send him an email. You will hear back from him very quickly.
Just Resolutions is the name under which Tobey provides neutral, impartial arbitration and mediation services in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
