Areas of Practice

David Dowling provides tailored mediation, consulting, and training services across a range of sensitive, high-stakes contexts. With a focus on clarity, discretion, and efficiency, he works with families, professionals, institutions, and organizations to resolve conflict without the cost—emotional or financial—of litigation.

Inheritance disputes, elder care decisions, and complex family dynamics require a trusted, neutral guide. David facilitates solutions that prioritize both clarity and compassion. Whether mediating between siblings in a probate matter or navigating family business succession planning, his calm and structured approach helps families reach agreement without destroying relationships.

Common Cases Include:

  • Estate & inheritance disputes

  • Elder care disagreements

  • Family business conflict

  • Trust and fiduciary misunderstandings

Family & Probate Matters

David helps business owners, executives, and legal teams resolve disputes involving contracts, joint ventures, IP disagreements, and cross-border operations. His work allows organizations to avoid costly litigation while protecting key relationships and reputations.

Common Cases Include:

  • Breach of contract

  • Partnership disagreements

  • Vendor, supplier, or licensing disputes

  • International commercial conflicts

Commercial & Business Disputes

Government & Institutional Disputes

From public agencies to educational institutions, David brings deep experience helping governmental and quasi-governmental bodies navigate internal disputes, community disagreements, and systemic conflict. He also consults on the implementation of mediation systems and best practices for sustainable resolution structures.

Services Include:

  • Inter-agency dispute mediation

  • Policy implementation & systems design

  • Conflict training for public-facing teams

  • Consulting on long-term mediation integration

Conflict in the workplace affects morale, productivity, and culture. David works with both leadership and employees to address interpersonal issues, claims of discrimination or wrongful termination, and breakdowns in communication. The goal is always restoration, not retribution.

Focus Areas:

  • Wrongful termination & discrimination claims

  • Executive-level disagreements

  • Internal communication issues

  • Mediation between departments or teams

Employment & Workplace Mediation

Personal injury disputes can be emotionally and financially taxing for all parties involved. David provides a neutral, confidential space to help claimants, legal counsel, and insurers reach fair, efficient settlements without lengthy litigation. His approach focuses on transparency, empathy, and protecting relationships while resolving legal and financial concerns.

Focus Areas:

  • Injury-related insurance disputes

  • Medical negligence or malpractice claims

  • Accident and liability negotiations

  • Pain, suffering, and loss settlement discussions

Personal Injury Mediation

When parents and schools disagree on educational plans, services, or accommodations, the outcome directly impacts a child’s future. David brings deep understanding and sensitivity to these matters, helping families and educational institutions find workable, student-centered solutions through structured, respectful mediation.

Focus Areas:

  • IEP and 504 Plan disagreements

  • Placement and accommodation disputes

  • Communication breakdowns between families and schools

  • Mediation between school administrators and parents

Special Education & School Disputes

Through customized, interactive workshops, David equips legal professionals, educators, HR teams, and leaders with practical skills in negotiation, communication, and conflict resolution. Sessions are built around real-world challenges and designed to create lasting transformation within teams.

Topics Include:

  • Interest-based negotiation

  • Communication under pressure

  • Conflict resolution systems for HR/legal

  • Cross-cultural or international mediation practices

Training & Professional Development

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Whether you're a family navigating probate, a business leader facing a contract dispute, or an agency seeking systemic change, David is here to help.