“Bret is an enormously empathetic mediator who also possesses the intellectual acumen to surround every aspect of a case.  And his follow-up is excellent.”

“His ability to manage difficult conversations and navigate complex emotional issues is truly impressive. The successful outcome is a direct result of his expertise, patience and perseverance.”

“We walked into that mediation thinking there was no way it would settle, but somehow you pulled it off!”

"He is a thoughtful and calm mediator, who makes everyone in the room feel at peace and will get the parties to the finish line."

“He was sharp at identifying the issues and reasonable in his approach to getting the parties to a resolution.”

“Mr. Geckeler is an effective and skilled mediator … His ability to connect with the parties and establish rapport was instrumental in helping us achieve settlement.”

“We came into mediation with very little hope of a settlement after months of litigation.   The parties were extremely far apart, and emotions were high … Bret demonstrated incredible patience and tenacity, never giving up on finding a path forward."

“Because he is very attentive and respectful of each party’s position, I always feel like my client is participating in a fair process. His valuable prior litigation experience enables him to clearly understand and evaluate a case.”

“Geckeler did an excellent job navigating a very emotional event … Thanks to his skill and persistence, we were able to reach a settlement in a case that initially seemed unlikely to resolve at mediation."

“Mr. Geckeler was able to guide a unique case with somewhat difficult circumstances to a successful conclusion … he handled with aplomb, and the clients were very happy with the result.”