Mediate Everything
Mediate Everything
Amber Kelley2023-04-27I have attended 3 trainings by Phyllis. They were regarding mediation, conflict resolution and building communities. I have learned ways to communicate that will save me time, money, stress and preserve relationships at home and work. I appreciate how she uses her knowledge and experience as an attorney to empower people to resolve conflict with mediation rather than litigation. In the trainings, we had people from varied walks of life and everyone participated. I believe this speaks to Phyllis’s ability to create a space where everyone feels safe and valued. For that reason, should I need mediation services in the future, she will be the first person I reach out to.
Lauren Weeks2023-01-05I spoke with Phyllis today and she was very kind and helpful of my situation. She took additional time to guide me and help me understand my rights as a tenant with my apartment. Phyllis explained where she could help and what the best course of action would be for me at this time. Though the case wasn’t a match at this time, I will look to Phyllis for future help due to her prompt response and care she gave.
Peter Bialick2021-06-24Phyllis's mediation techniques can help solve issues faced by housing providers without having to go to court.
Jeff Newton2021-06-16Phyllis take s a holistic and fair view of delicate and difficult renting issues.
Yasmine Chapman2021-05-10The webinar was very informative. I am certain I will use this information in upcoming mediations through District Court. If possible it might be better to divide the material into two sessions. Seemed a bit rushed at the end.
Judi Burk2021-05-10Phyllis prepared a great presentation about mediating housing issues. She provided a wealth of very useful information and conducted a very interactive session for all of the attendees. She is extremely knowledgeable on housing issues and very passionate about the benefits of mediation.
Amber Hill Anderson2021-05-07Very knowledgeable, practical information and engaging presentation.
Celina Germanos2021-05-07Great presentation. Extremely informative and worth the time,
Rebecca Moller2021-05-07Phyllis is obviously very knowledgable in housing issues. Here training she provided regarding mediation housing issues was very informative and I would definitely take additional trainings from her.
Teresa Duffin2021-05-06One of the most informative, motivating, and supportive trainings I have attended in a long time. I am looking forward to the next training! I love mediation mostly because it allows the individuals to keep the "power" in their realm, rather than ceding that power to the Courts.
Most people realize mediation is a better alternative to litigation. What many people don’t realize is that mediation can be used to help you resolve almost any conflict.
MEDIATing
personal
relationships
Has political division struck home?
Have political differences damaged or seemingly destroyed one or more of your most important personal relationships? Have you ever considered using mediation to get past the divide with your mother, father, sister, brother or close friend? If not, you may want to consider it. You may find that enlisting an experienced, neutral facilitator to assist you in healing and ultimately enhancing a personal relationship is the best thing you’ve ever done.
WHY
MEDIATE?
- Mediation is much less expensive than litigation.
- Mediation is much less stressful than litigation.
- Mediation is much less time-consuming than litigation.
- Mediation is much more flexible than litigation.
- Mediation doesn’t require you to have an attorney.
- Mediation allows you to preserve and/or repair relationships.
- Mediation is an effective process by which to resolve almost any kind of conflict and is not limited to court cases.
- Mediation allows you to control the outcome.
- Mediation is a rejection of “scorch the earth” approaches to conflict.
- Mediation works.
APPROACH
Mediation can work for almost everyone in almost any situation.
It isn’t for litigants alone. Mediation can be used to resolve disagreements before court action is initiated, as an alternative to trial, or to help people who are experiencing some kind of conflict but have no intention of ever going to court.
As a process of assisted negotiation, mediation can be used to enhance communication and cooperation between business partners, domestic partners, neighbors, Board members, co-workers, parents, parents and their kids, siblings, friends, employees and their supervisors, tenants and landlords, clients and their contractors. . . almost anyone.
Through mediation, you will be afforded the opportunity to explain your point of view, clarify any misunderstandings, listen, explore options, and negotiate a viable agreement.
Areas of Focus
- Personal Relationships
- One-on-One Conflict Coaching
- Landlord-Tenant Issues
- Neighborhood Disputes
- ADA/FHA Requests and Compliance
- Civil Rights/Fair Housing
- Partnership/Business Issues
- Civil Liability Issues (general)
- Community Living
- Contract Modification, Enforcement or Rescission
- Senior Care
- Fee Disputes
- Public Policy Issues
- Real Estate Issues
- Restorative Justice
- Workplace Issues
- Adoption/Foster Care/Parenting Time
ABOUT
Phyllis A. Roestenberg is a graduate of the University of Virginia and the University of Denver College of Law. She is a trained mediator and licensed attorney with more than 20 years of experience, including tenure as an Assistant Attorney General in the Civil Rights Division of the Arizona Attorney General’s Office and Senior Staff Attorney in a non-profit law firm.
She is admitted to practice law in Colorado and before the U.S. District Courts in Colorado and Arizona and both the Ninth and Tenth Circuit Courts of Appeal. She is a recipient of the “Outstanding Contribution to the Courts Award,” presented by the Arizona Supreme Court to attorneys who serve the public and improve the legal profession.
A highly experienced presenter, she trains attorneys, law students and other professionals in the areas of conflict resolution, civil rights and housing law. Her work has been published in the Colorado Lawyer, Cornerstone and The Preventive Law Journal, among others. Through the Law & Mediation Office of Phyllis A. Roestenberg, Esq., LLC, she provides mediation services, training, legal representation & counseling.
Selected Trainings conducted by Phyllis A. Roestenberg
2024
- Building Community in Ways that Enhance Compliance
- How the “For Cause Eviction” Legislation Could Impact our Housing Crisis
- Leadership Training Series: How to Have a Constructive, Not Unproductive, Conversation
2023
- Leading with Peace, Fort Collins
- What Every Housing Provider Should Know: Mutual Rescissions and Service Animals
- Community Building: How to Foster a Community to Enhance Compliance
- Interactive Conflict Resolution Skill-Building Workshop
2022
- Conflict Resolution Skill-Building for Residents
- Everyday Mediation Skills When Working in Challenging Situations
2021
- Statewide Webinar for Public Health Professionals, Building Connections & Community, Colorado
- Tenants’ Rights and Responsibilities, Fort Collins
- Statewide Webinar for Attorneys and Mediators (Half-Day CLE), Colorado
- Housing Law Training (Half-Day), Longmont
2020
- Housing Mediation Training (Full-Day CLE), Longmont
- What is Mediation? How Can it Help?, Fort Collins
- Mobile Home Park Act Webinar, Fort Collins
- Statewide Webinar for Mediators, Hawaii
- Statewide Webinar for Attorneys and Mediators (Full-Day CLE 1), Colorado
- Statewide Webinar for Attorneys and Mediators (Full-Day CLE 2), Colorado
- Promulgating No-Smoking Policies in HOA Communities, Denver
2019
- Tenants’ Night: Rights & Responsibilities, Denver
- Promulgating No-Smoking Policies in HOA Communities, Denver
- Civil Rights/Housing Law (Full-Day CLE), Glenwood Springs
- Civil Rights/Housing Law (Full-Day CLE), Montrose
2018
- Civil Rights/Housing Law/Conflict Resolution (Full-Day CLE), Fort Collins
- Civil Rights/Housing Law/Conflict Resolution (Full-Day CLE), Durango
2017
- Civil Rights/Housing/Conflict Resolution (Full-Day CLE), Colorado Springs
- Civil Rights/Housing Law/Conflict Resolution (Full-Day CLE), Denver
2016
- Civil Rights/Housing Law/Conflict Resolution (Full-Day CLE), Denver
- Civil Rights/Housing Law/Conflict Resolution (Full-Day CLE), Pueblo
- Civil Rights/Housing, Sturm College of Law, Denver
2014
- Conflict Resolution, Colorado Civil Rights Division, Denver
- Colorado Residential Tenancies/Conflict Resolution, Aurora
- Colorado Tenants’ Rights and Responsibilities, Wheat Ridge
- Mediating Civil Rights Cases, Denver
- Fair Housing/Housing Law, Golden
- Tenants’ Rights and Responsibilities, Wheat Ridge
- Civil Rights, Denver
- Civil Rights, Lakewood
- Colorado Tenants’ Rights and Responsibilities, Wheat Ridge
2012
- Civil Rights/Housing Law, Longmont
2011
- Civil Rights, Thornton
- Conflict Resolution, Lakewood
- Housing Law, Denver
- Conflict Resolution, Denver
2008
- Civil Rights, Arizona Attorney General’s Office, Phoenix, Arizona
2007
- Civil Rights, Arizona Attorney General’s Office, Phoenix
- Civil Rights, NLADA National Convention, Phoenix
- Civil Rights, Minority Bar Association Convention, Phoenix
GET IN TOUCH
Please fill out the contact form below. You can also call us directly at 303.955.8417 or email paroestenberg@mediateeverything.com.
Amber Kelley2023-04-27I have attended 3 trainings by Phyllis. They were regarding mediation, conflict resolution and building communities. I have learned ways to communicate that will save me time, money, stress and preserve relationships at home and work. I appreciate how she uses her knowledge and experience as an attorney to empower people to resolve conflict with mediation rather than litigation. In the trainings, we had people from varied walks of life and everyone participated. I believe this speaks to Phyllis’s ability to create a space where everyone feels safe and valued. For that reason, should I need mediation services in the future, she will be the first person I reach out to.Lauren Weeks2023-01-05I spoke with Phyllis today and she was very kind and helpful of my situation. She took additional time to guide me and help me understand my rights as a tenant with my apartment. Phyllis explained where she could help and what the best course of action would be for me at this time. Though the case wasn’t a match at this time, I will look to Phyllis for future help due to her prompt response and care she gave.Peter Bialick2021-06-24Phyllis's mediation techniques can help solve issues faced by housing providers without having to go to court.Jeff Newton2021-06-16Phyllis take s a holistic and fair view of delicate and difficult renting issues.Yasmine Chapman2021-05-10The webinar was very informative. I am certain I will use this information in upcoming mediations through District Court. If possible it might be better to divide the material into two sessions. Seemed a bit rushed at the end.Judi Burk2021-05-10Phyllis prepared a great presentation about mediating housing issues. She provided a wealth of very useful information and conducted a very interactive session for all of the attendees. She is extremely knowledgeable on housing issues and very passionate about the benefits of mediation.Amber Hill Anderson2021-05-07Very knowledgeable, practical information and engaging presentation.Celina Germanos2021-05-07Great presentation. Extremely informative and worth the time,Rebecca Moller2021-05-07Phyllis is obviously very knowledgable in housing issues. Here training she provided regarding mediation housing issues was very informative and I would definitely take additional trainings from her.Teresa Duffin2021-05-06One of the most informative, motivating, and supportive trainings I have attended in a long time. I am looking forward to the next training! I love mediation mostly because it allows the individuals to keep the "power" in their realm, rather than ceding that power to the Courts.