Jeffrey M. Cohen, Esq., Mediator

Jeffrey M. Cohen, Esq., Mediator Mediation services for conflict resolution in divorce, family, workplace and business matters. Jeffrey M. Cohen, Esq. In addition, Mr.

has been a mediator and facilitator in private practice since 1991, concentrating in the resolution of disputes involving business, commercial, organizational, workplace, labor and domestic relations issues. In addition to his private practice, he presently serves on a national mediation roster serving the United States Department of the Interior, a New York State roster mediating labor contracts

for the Public Employee Relations Board, and is a mediator for the City of Albany, New York. Cohen is currently the co-chair of the Association for Conflict Resolution Ethics Committee. He previously served on the Board of Directors of the Association for Conflict Resolution from 2008 until 2014 and assisted in the creation of the “Academy of Family Mediators” within that organization. He has earned the designation of “Advanced Practitioner” from the Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR) and is a member of the ACR “Academy of Family Mediators”. He is currently the leader of the ACR Emeritus Leadership Council. He is a regular lecturer at Syracuse University David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics on the topic of the ethically embraceable practice of mediation. In addition, he is a frequent guest lecturer at various organizations and schools on the topics of commercial, workplace and domestic relations mediation, mediation ethics and standards of practice for mediators, and regarding public policy issues relating to alternative dispute resolution.

04/18/2026

A mediator helps you to see conflict not as a problem, but as an opportunity.

02/04/2026

“I don't like that man. I must get to know him better.” - Abraham Lincoln

jcohenmediation.com

02/04/2026

“I don't like that man. I must get to know him better. “ - Abraham Lincoln

jcohenmediation.com

Resolve your conflict with dignity and grace.
02/02/2026

Resolve your conflict with dignity and grace.

Jeffrey M. Cohen, Esq., Professional Mediator and Attorney, has been resolving conflicts since 1991

When conflict shows up within workplace teams, it rarely announces itself loudly.More often, it hides in missed deadline...
01/30/2026

When conflict shows up within workplace teams, it rarely announces itself loudly.

More often, it hides in missed deadlines, strained meetings, and quiet disengagement.

Mediation brings those unspoken tensions into the open in a constructive way.

It helps teams reset communication, rebuild trust, and realign around shared goals.

Handled early, mediation doesn’t just resolve conflict - it restores momentum.

One of the quiet truths I see again and again is that conflict doesn’t have to destroy relationships - even when the iss...
01/29/2026

One of the quiet truths I see again and again is that conflict doesn’t have to destroy relationships - even when the issues feel deeply personal or high-stakes.

In this article, I talk about why mediation is often less about “winning” and more about protecting what still matters between people who must continue to coexist.

If you’re wondering how resolution can happen without burning bridges - and why preserving relationships is often the real success story - I invite you to read the article:
https://jcohenmediation.com/article-mediation-preserves-relationships

Nothing fuels repeat conflict like the classic “I thought you were doing that.” Clear follow-through isn’t micromanageme...
01/28/2026

Nothing fuels repeat conflict like the classic “I thought you were doing that.” Clear follow-through isn’t micromanagement - it’s respect for everyone’s time and sanity.

Clarification isn’t about policing each other - it’s about making sure both parties leave with the same understanding of what happens next:

▶ Who owns the next step (one name, not “we”)
▶ What “done” looks like (deliverable, not intention)
▶ When it’s due (a date, not “soon”)

When expectations are aligned, trust has room to breathe.

Most conflict isn’t caused by bad intent - it’s caused by different assumptions.

This question cuts straight to the heart of conflict.It strips away the noise, the posturing, the rehearsed arguments, a...
01/27/2026

This question cuts straight to the heart of conflict.

It strips away the noise, the posturing, the rehearsed arguments, and invites the other person to name what actually matters to them.

In mediation, concerns are often the hidden drivers behind rigid positions.

Once they’re voiced, progress becomes possible.

When business partners decide to part ways, the process can be as emotionally charged as it is financially complex.Media...
01/26/2026

When business partners decide to part ways, the process can be as emotionally charged as it is financially complex.

Mediation provides a structured, confidential setting to untangle shared interests, address unresolved issues, and negotiate a fair exit.

It helps preserve professionalism, protect the business’s value, and reduce the likelihood of long-term fallout.

Ending a partnership through mediation isn’t about who was right - it’s about closing one chapter with clarity and respect, so everyone can move forward.

That feeling of being unheard is often what fuels conflict in the first place.Mediation creates a structured, neutral sp...
01/23/2026

That feeling of being unheard is often what fuels conflict in the first place.

Mediation creates a structured, neutral space where every voice matters - not just the loudest or most powerful one.

When people can finally express themselves without fear or interruption, real resolution becomes possible.

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