About Us
Thompson Mediation & Arbitration was started by Sonja Thompson, a seasoned attorney with over 25 years of legal and business experience. Sonja is passionate about helping others and is dedicated to providing clients with effective solutions and guidance, ensuring their needs are met with compassion and expertise. This is the guiding principle for Thompson Mediation and Arbitration.
Mission
We are on a mission to promote fairness and empower parties to have control of the outcome of their disputes and understanding the human element is crucial to that goal. Thompson Mediation approaches each matter with empathy, recognizing that behind every dispute lies real people seeking resolution. ​​
About Our Founder
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Sonja obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Administration & Management from the Colorado State University system. Earning this degree gave her invaluable insight into human behavior and taught her to understand key factors that may shape a person's perspective.
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Sonja also earned a Juris Doctorate degree from Baylor University School of Law in 1998 and became a licensed attorney, embarking on a journey to make a difference in the legal world. ​​
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During her career, she's spent time in banking, technology, and auto finance industries, successfully managing individuals and large teams of professionals by fostering collaborative environments and demonstrating exceptional leadership and commitment.​​
Professional Credentials
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Our Mediation team has undergone rigorous state approved mediation & arbitration training, equipping them to facilitate peaceful resolutions in a timely manner. Our Mediators guide parties toward consensus, fostering win-win outcomes. Our Arbiters consider all of the evidence and arguments presented and make well-reasoned decisions to settle the parties' disputes.
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Our team members are registered with the State of Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution for Civil Mediation, Domestic Relations, and Specialized Domestic Violence cases. When court referrals arise, we step in to bridge gaps and find equitable solutions.
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What Sets Us Apart
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With over a quarter-century of legal, business and people management experience, our team has encountered a wide range of issues involving people and personalities from all walks of life. We grasp the significance, anxiety, and confusion living in a "state of dispute" can cause and strive to find swift and amicable resolutions for the parties involved.​​
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We are committed to collaborating closely with the parties, gaining a deep understanding of their individual needs and desires. Our goal is to help craft customized solutions that minimize stress, expense, and time, allowing the parties to resolve disputes and move forward with life. Whether it’s divorce proceedings, child custody, personal injury, or contract disputes, our goal is always to strive for solutions the parties can agree to and, most importantly, adhere to.
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Sonja Thompson, Attorney/Mediator
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Her approach to resolving disputes is pragmatic and solution-oriented. Sonja believes in almost every situation, there is common ground. Whether it’s negotiating settlements, resolving personal disputes, untangling contractual complexities, or ensuring compliance, Sonja's committed to achieving favorable, realistic results.
Let’s Connect!
We're eager to connect with individuals and businesses seeking alternative solutions to dispute resolution. Let’s explore how we can help.
Registered with the State of GA Office of Dispute Resolution​
General Civil Litigation, Domestic Relations, Specialized Domestic Violence, and Arbitration
The Mediator/Arbitrator is a neutral party and does not provide legal or financial advice to mediation or arbitration participants. Although not required to be represented by an attorney, participants are free to hire or consult legal counsel at any time.