Announcements
FEBRUARY 2026
We are delighted to announce that Graham Fuller has joined ACCORD ADR Group
We are very pleased to share that Graham Fuller has joined Accord ADR Group as our newest mediator and arbitrator.
I have known and worked with Graham for many years, and I have long admired the professionalism, preparation, and judgment he exemplifies throughout his work. With over 15 of experience in civil litigation, he’s known for his balanced and thoughtful approach. I have witnessed his calm presence and resolution-minded approach — qualities that make him an exceptional neutral and trusted voice at the mediation table.
Mr. Fuller is conducting Mediations in all Civil matters, including Real Estate, Business, Personal Injury, Employment, Malpractice, Post-Judgment/Collection, Contract, and Fraud/Theft. Graham also conducts Mediations in Family Law matters including pre- and post-decree.
We’re delighted to welcome Graham to the panel and look forward to the positive impact his experience will bring to our clients and colleagues.
october 2022
Rob Gunning has been appointed to serve as Boulder County District Court Judge.
Congratulations, Rob! We are thrilled for you to step into this role starting October 7, 2022. It has been a real pleasure having you be part of our mediation team. You will make a superb Judge.
See the official announcement below:
AUGUST 2022
Updated report regarding remote video mediations
Clymer, McQuiston, and Gunning all agree: Having successfully conducted hundreds of remote video mediations via Zoom, beginning prior to the pandemic and continuing forward, the verdict is in… Remote mediations are here to stay!
Remote (or “virtual”) video mediations are convenient, efficient, and effective. Virtual mediations eliminate travel costs and other inefficiencies, allow clients to be more focused and feel more at ease, and are safer for those with health concerns.
One of the more compelling features of virtual mediations we have seen is the increased participation of key decision makers and other participants. This, combined with the maintenance of our same high settlement rates, has us sold on the effectiveness of remote mediations.
Articles
* * * A Very Timely Reminder to read (or re-read) Doug McQuiston’s excellent series of articles on Online Dispute Resolution which appeared in the February, March, and April issues of The Colorado Lawyer. The three-part series is entitled “Online Dispute Resolution: A Digital Door to Justice or Pandora’s Box?”. Click on the links below to read them:
Part 1: Videoconferencing
Part 2: Artificial Intelligence assisted ODR
Part 3: Ethical Considerations
Doug, thank you for your superb authorship, and for helping Accord ADR Group lead the way as an early adopter of video mediation!
FAQs
Why is the Company called "Accord" ADR Group?
“Accord” comes from the Latin ad (“toward”) + cord (cor) (“heart; mind; judgment”).
(verb) : to bring into agreement : reconcile : to adjust or fit harmoniously
(noun) : agreement; treaty : balanced interrelationship : harmony
The above definition is from the Oxford English Dictionary. Researching that required a trip to the library when we founded the business in 1994. (Remember the days before Wikipedia?)
Parties may "Reach Accord with ACCORD" by making informed decisions in the mediation process and by entering into a settlement agreement designed to provide certainty and finality in the resolution of the parties’ dispute.
What is your logo? is it a maze? a brain?
Thanks for asking. Actually, while similar to a maze, and though it looks a bit like a brain, the logo is technically considered a labyrinth. The path to resolution may appear perplexing, but through the process of mediation, resolution can be achieved with the assistance of one of our experienced mediators.
