Reviews

Matthew was absolutely great during this difficult process. He kept the process smooth, always communicating things clearly and patiently and with great energy. Thank you!

Matthew, Your communication skills were nothing short of exemplary. You were able to articulate complex legal concepts in a way that was easy to understand, which was crucial in helping us make informed decisions. Additionally, your ability to facilitate discussions, even when they became heated, was a testament to your expertise as a mediator. You demonstrated remarkable patience and resilience, particularly during the more challenging moments of the mediation. When discussions seemed to reach an impasse, you were able to redirect the conversation in a productive direction, ensuring that progress was continually being made. Your skillful questioning and reframing of issues often led to breakthroughs in understanding and cooperation, which were essential in reaching our final agreement. Your combination of expertise, empathy, fairness, and professionalism is truly exceptional, and we are incredibly grateful for the positive outcome you facilitated.

Mr. Brickman assisted through our divorce smoothly. Thank you for the mediation Mr. Brickman

As stressful as divorce mediation is, I now understand the importance of a thorough, professional, and diligent mediator. Matthew turned what appeared to be an overly complex situation into a smooth mediation. Despite my ignorance in thinking I could get the mediation completed and only paying initially for a half-day session (3hrs), it took us over 6 hours. Matthew patiently worked through all of the necessary areas in our lives that needed to be captured, never once reminding us that we were out of time. We finally came to terms on the mediation agreement and both parties were satisfied. I eagerly paid him the balance due and feel so relieved that the worst part of this process is over. Thank you Matthew for being the consummate professional you are and guiding us to the light. I appreciate you!

Working with Matthew was such a pleasure. His thoughtful, kind and considerate approach to mediation made a painful process - painless. Thank you Matthew.

Mr. Brickman was an amazing mediator and helped us to settle! Definitely recommend him.

Mr. Brickman was an amazing mediator and helped us to settle! Definitely recommend him.

Matthew Brickman was a very friendly, informative, and professional mediator . If you are looking for someone who will answer all questions with with complete honesty .I hight recommend matthew brickmans services . I fired my attorney because they could not accomplish what I wanted and I was able to accomplish what I wanted in 1 hour .

Matthew exemplified the qualities of a true professional. His exceptional ability to keep emotions in check and guide the decision-making process with logic was truly remarkable. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a peaceful resolution to their disputes.

Mr. Brickman was fantastic steering our divorce mediation. He found creative ways for us to be able to reach agreement in several areas that I truly thought we would not be able to settle. Mr. Brickman was very personable and made me feel at ease during this difficult process. He was respectful, he was a fantastic listener, and he handled all attorneys well. I really appreciated his straight forward approach so that we did not get stuck on items that really weren't of importance. Mr. Brickman presented the information in several different ways ensuring that all parties understood options and the final decisions being made. He was extremely patient with explanations and broke things down more than once so I could follow what was happening. He finished this very long process for us, I am truly grateful!

Matthew was Fair, Concise and to the Point.

Great job yesterday. And for your next miracle you will turn this simple glass of water into a delicious glass of wine 🍷….

Matthew Brickman is such a thorough & professional mediator, with a lot of integrity!!! This man took a very high conflict and contentious unmarried custody situation, and turned it into a beautiful outcome for all parties involved - it was magical to watch him go-between!!! I can't thank you enough for all that you did for my family, Matt!!! If you are at a stalemate and need a mediator, this is your guy hands down - he is top tier!!! Matt is an honest, professional and kind man who fights for what's right!! THANK-YOU SO VERY MUCH MATTHEW BRICKMAN, you are amazing!!!!!

Words that come to mind as write this review are clear, concise, informative, factual, fair, patient and human. Matthew was all of the above and much more, he listened, acknowledged, reacted as needed with tack and humanity and navigated everyone along a complicated path until he found light and resolution for everyone.

Mathew Brickman made the whole experience easy and simple. I did not have an attorney and he had the patience to review items in basic terms for me to fully understand what was being decided.

Matt did an awesome job leading us thru mediation.

Matthew is a Natural, and is clearly living his calling. Highly Recommend!

Mathew was great, helped us both with all the questions we had and made the whole thing much easier for both of us. Thank you!

Matthew is extremely knowledgable and created an extensively thorough parenting plan, which clarified past issues, and also will help to solve any future issues if they arise. He displayed compassion, professionalism, and is truly amazing at what he does.

I cannot put into words how amazing Matthew Brickman was during my mediation. I went in feeling nervous, intimidated and discouraged. After five minutes of Matthew speaking, I instantly felt at peace. He was able to assist in taking a mess and turning it into something I could live with. He was personable, comforting, and thorough.I appreciate him so much!

Matthew was knowledgable , neutral and explained the pros & cons of mediaition vs a lengthy & costly court legal battle. Separation can be very stressful, his approach lessened the stress. He went through each form , answered all our questions , addressed all our concerns in a timely and organized fashion. Thank God this service exists it just makes things so much easier. Thank you

I am so Grateful for Matthew Brickman’s Divorce Mediation services. As our mediator, Mr. Brickman massively moved my timeshare issue forward, and I am so thankful for the way he got my now ex-wife to comprehend/understand the situation with our children. Mr. Brickman’s timeshare/parenting plan were essential, and the Judge signed off on my parenting plan without revision. I simply exported his parenting plan into word and just changed the time share to 50% and added holiday and break schedules to it. The Judge actually added my entire parenting plan that I borrowed from Mr. Brickman to her Final Judgment. What a Blessing!!! By the Lord’s Grace, the Judge pretty much gave me everything I asked for, and Mr. Brickman’s numbers for alimony and child support were pretty spot on so I cannot over stress the positive effect that Mr. Brickman has had on my Family and I. I highly recommend Matthew Brickman for divorce mediation services.

This time it went way better than the last mediation. The information was on place and the mediator provided a good service, very good job.

Matthew offers his expertise with a comprehensive and calming manner. He brings clarity and hope to difficult situations.

Mr. Brickman is easily the most reliable, decent, and efficient mediator we have ever worked with. He is a kind man, aside from being a well-versed and incredibly resourceful professional. He humanizes the difficulties we face when it comes to family matters and situations we cannot resolve on our own. And he makes paperwork seem effortless (which is near impossible when it comes to COVID and court docs). Thank you Matthew for your time, your efforts, and your many intelligent and heart-felt contributions and solutions over the years! -Ana

Thank you for listening and hearing what I was saying. I am truly grateful. I feel things went fairly and smoothly.

Honestly I was afraid. For reasons I thought would eluded the professionals involved. It’s hard to hold to faith when you’ve experienced so much for so long but after praying and just resting in what GODS best will is I was validated. Felt vindicated even. Not because of any biased but the opposite in fact. Matthew immediately put me at ease with his amazing bedside manner, his patience in explaining things so both parties understood... when I felt something was off by way of the other party involved Matthew explained things to me well. He’s amazing. And oddly has inspired me to look into being a mediator for family courts. He cares like I would. I know it isn’t over but thank you 🙏🏽

My wife and I were planning to get a divorce, and we agreed that's what's best for our kids and our relationship, that we go through a mediator for a peaceful process. This is where we found Matthew Brickman. And I must say this was the best decision we ever made! Matthew was very professional and couldn't ask for a better person to work with. He made it easy and made sure we were in agreement on all the important issues that mattered. I highly recommend working with Matthew and that's why he deserves a 5-Star Rating!!

Excellent service. Very professional knowledgeable and punctual. Brought ease and humor to a tended situation. Remained neutral and fair the entire time and did not keep us longer than we needed to be. Highly recommend using his services.

Matthew was very polite, helpful and very knowledgeable of the law. Great mediator. Thank you very much, even though my case was not settled Matthew was amazing!

As much as possible, Matthew made a difficult mediation a (somewhat) pleasant experience. He was at all times professional, appropriate, and unbiased, and attempted to resolve our issues to an equitable resolution.

As much as is possible, Mr. Brickman made a difficult mediation a friendly experience. He was at all times professional, appropriate, and unbiased. Mathew attempted to resolve our issues towards an fair and equitable resolution.

He is a neutral and very professional person. I know that his job is to provide solutions but in my opinion he gave me added value because he generated trust and security, which reflects that he loves his job. helping me to clarify the doubts and concerns that arose. Thank you very much.

Matthew was amazing! Very good Mediator 🙂

I had the pleasure meeting Mathew Brickman (mediator) at my recent mediation over a child custody agreement. Mathew made a stressful life event feel manageable. He was extremely supportive. Mathew offered his expertise for meeting our goals and helped us make decisions based off not only what was best for the child but me too. I felt Mathew was extremely patient and sympathetic throughout the whole process. If ever needed a Mediator again I would undoubtedly hire Mathew Brickman.

Thank you. You made a stressful process pleasant.

Mediation with Matthew was helpful as he explained the process with ease and really allowed both parties to be heard and come to agreements. I would recommend using him to help with such a difficult process that fosters open communication.

Matthew is a top notch guy! He made the process as easy and relaxed as possible, and does a great job breaking everything down financially. I almost wasn’t sure if he was actually real!

I had the privilege of shadowing a virtual mediation with Matt during the COVID-19 quarantine. His platform is the future. It is secure and offers a real time view of all participants yet allows for the privacy of caucusing. During the mediation all parties can view Matt’s screen and see various equitable distribution, child support or alimony scenarios. Everyone can also see the agreement as it’s being typed, and either side may access the agreement to make edits. There is no need to email various versions of the agreement! It is all kept in one, secure place, and the clients can even sign virtually with their smartphone. Their signatures are timestamped and traced back to their device. The sophistication of Matt’s iMediate virtual platform is like nothing else available for attorneys today. In this new, post-COVID-19 world, we need programs like Matt’s to continue our business wherever we or our clients are physically located. Congratulations Matt on being a pioneer in this field! I look forward to many more mediations with you.

Mr. Brickman was professional, thorough and knowledgeable. He ensured that all items were explained and guided us through mediation impartially.

Matthew at imediation was very helpful to me during my mediation and even a year later. He was patient and took the time to answer all of my questions. I never felt rushed. A year after my divorce I needed an addendum written. Not only did he complete it the same day within a hour of me asking for it, he didn't charge me anything for it. He was happy to do it, and answered all of my questions in the middle of a global pandemic. I would highly recommend Matthew at imediation. He is trustworthy, helpful, patient and reliable.

Matthew did such a great job helping us navigate our divorce. I believe he made a difficult time a little easier. I highly recommend Matthew!

I had a divorce mediation with Matthew Brickman recently in Palm Beach. I do not practice in Palm Beach normally, I mainly practice in the Jacksonville area, so I trusted opposing counsel in this case to choose a good mediator. I am glad I did. Mr. Brickman does a great mediation! His opening was very good and made my client and myself automatically feel comfortable with him. The case looked like it was going to fall apart a few different times but Mr. Brickman stuck with it and I truly believe it was his skills that allowed us to settle this case. My client gave me a 5-star review after mediation and I know I owe some of that to this mediator. Mr. Brickman was professional, but personable -- I wish he mediated up here where I am, I would use him all the time. Thanks, Matthew.

excellent!

I have had the pleasure of completing 3 mediations with Matthew. Matthew works very quickly. I have had success with parenting plans and a divorce. He can navigate the process very quickly and I have been satisfied with the results every time. I have had 2 mediations in person and one by webex and the webex mediation, I feel is the most effective tool that I have seen.

Matthew was extremely helpful and professional during my mediation process while coming to a divorce agreement. I highly recommend his services. He made a difficult process as smooth as he could.

Our divorce mediation with Matthew was one of the most painless experiences for something that is a major life event change. He helped us understand the options available and allowed us to make the decisions that worked well for us as a family!

I was very pleased with Matthew. He was very knowledgeable and was able to explain everything. Everything went extremely quick and painless. I highly recommend him.

Mr. Brickman was fantastic during our mediation! He took his time and went through everything line by line to make sure we understood and were comfortable with it all. Broke it all down in applicable situations we could understand and used his own experience to give examples. The way he handled our mediation was absolutely pivotal in the outcome I had and I couldn't be happier with the result.

Quick and easy.

Matthew is very knowledgeable about the time sharing laws and was key for us to come to a time withstanding agreement

Mr. Brickman was absolutely instrumental in helping myself and my ex-husband reach an agreement amicably. I would and will highly recommend using him to anyone looking to find a peaceful alternative to litigation.

It was a pleasure working with Matthew. He made what could've been a very challenging situation into a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere. He is incredibly knowledgeable and explains things in a way that is easily understood. I highly recommend him for mediation.

Matthew was very professional during the normally difficult process. He was sociable and respectful as he guided my ex and I through the mediation details. He earned our respect and trust with his fairness to both of us. I would recommend him for anyone needing mediation services.

Matthew is the best mediator in the business.His understanding , Knowledge and compassion for what he does is amazing. He was you mightily to bring resolution. He uses facts, figures and statistics to get it done. I highly recommend him

Mediation is hard and there is no way around that; however, Matthew Brickman made the process much more tolerable. He presented as knowledgeable and genuine, which was comforting during such a difficult process. I highly recommend him.

Matthew did an excellent job in a Mediation that neither party expected would come to any resolution. I agreed to attend only because it was required by the court prior to trial. Matthew did an excellent job focusing on the things we agreed upon and finding a fair resolution on the items we disagreed about.

WOW!!! Met with Matthew to mediate our divorce. We were so impressed with his ability to help us get through our difficult divorce. Ours was so complicated and we weren't able to really even talk about issues anymore together so we entered our mediation with much fear and anxiety. Matthew made it seem so simple and even though my wife and I had some arguments while there, Matthew was intrumental in getting and keeping us on track. There was no way we could have gotten through our divorce withoit his help and he actually made it seem easy. Matthew truly is gifted in whathe does and I will go oit of my way to refer him to others. Thanks Matthew!!!

Matthew is an excellent mediator. His rates are reasonable and my clients have really liked him as well.

I cannot RAVE enough about Matthew Brickman. I am 100% sure, if we had been with any other person, it would have taken more than one session to come to an agreement. Matthew is extremely patient, very kind, extremely knowledgeable and helpful in helping facilitate two people going through a really difficult time in making some major life decisions. I could not imagine going through this process without his expertise. I thought it didn't really matter WHO we mediated with. I was proven wrong after this experience. I have zero regrets. Have nothing but amazing things to say about him!

As a divorce lawyer, we deal with a myriad of complex issues which will affect potential settlement of family law cases. Mr. Brickman has performed numerous mediations for my clients and colleagues both. He has a high rate of settlement on cases and clients end up leaving mediation feeling confident about the settlement whereas the typical mediator leaves clients on both sides feeling awful. He is an excellent mediator, fair, unbiased and knows the laws of Florida well.

My experience with iChat Mediation was amazing, I'm so grateful that that Matthew Brickman and his team have set out to help so many people resolve issues that otherwise would leave many feeling hopeless. I can't express in words how blessed I am to have come across such a professional, honest and sincere group of people. They are the BEST hands down.

Mr. Brickman made the whole process as spotless as possible. Both parties came to an agreement and he was so helpful along the way. In previous mediations without Mr. Brickman we have either not come to an agreement or just been miserable the entire time of the mediation and for days afterwards. This time we felt at ease and by the time the whole thing was done we were actually smiling and able to move forward without any regrets with a plan for the future!! Amazing! Best mediator we've ever encountered and plan to use him for any other mediations in the future! I would definitely recommend his services to anyone who needs a resolution to any matter!

Matt is a super easy going, and very informative. He help my X wife and I come to an agreement in just one short session. I would strongly recommend him to anyone going thru this tuff time.

Matthew Brickman is nothing short of a genius. He actually was able to do something that not alot of people can do, and that is to get me and my ex-wife to agree to terms that is mutually beneficial to our son. I do like to joke, ALOT, but all joking aside, this gentleman, Matthew Brickman, is in my opinion the best mediator in the business, and I have had the pleasure ( or dis-pleasure) of working with a few of them. His fee is more than resonable, and his results are respected by more than one judge. He gets a definite A+ in my book.

Matthew Brickman not only made my mediation process smooth and comforting but years after still responds in less than 24 hours for all my needs with professional and caring service! I am more than satisfied finding Mr. Brickman and HIGHLY recommend him to ANYONE ANYWHERE needing his services. I feel like I found the perfect person to help assist my important matters and life changes - his knowledge and experience really shines through all he does. Thank you Matthew for all you have done you're the BEST!

Matthew Brickman is a warm wonderful person, professional and diplomatic. Going into mediation, I was frightened, nervous and did not know what to expect. He is quite knowledgeable of the legal system and was instrumental in providing me with fair, unbiased information.

Matt is a fantastic mediator and works quickly and efficiently to save everyone's time and money. Not to mention that he provides his great service at a very reasonable price. I highly recommend iChat Mediation.

Matthew is a great mediator! He is always professional and works hard to get a resolution that all parties are happy with.

Couldn't have asked for a better mediator!!!!! We were very well taken care of.

Matthew was great during my mediation this week. I was able to come to a resolution with someone who is deplorable and unwilling to cooperate 99% of the time. I was actually pleasantly surprised we came to an agreement. Matthew was kind, patient, well versed and experienced. He knew how to talk to both of us impartially and had great suggestions. I believe if we had a different mediator one of us would have walked out before coming to a resolution. Thanks Matthew!

Mediation can be a very frightening and intimidating process, so having a skilled, creative and professional mediator makes a huge difference. Mathew made a difficult, stressful process easier. He has an incredible natural ability to talk to all of the parties involved in a sincere and impartial way, helping everyone feel comfortable and focused. I would recommend Mathew to anyone. Thank you Mathew! A+++

Mr. Brickman is a professional, fair and incredibly experienced mediator. During my meditation process he made clear to both parties of the options available to us. His relaxed but reassuring attitude allowed me to feel comfortable and clear headed to make the best decisions during the divorce process. I was very comfortable with resolving matters and truly appreciated his efforts to offer suggestions that were only for the best for both sides. He definitely made the process of my divorce much more manageable. I appreciate all his efforts and truly recommend his services to others.

Matthew, helped me resolve many personal conflicts, and I was able to feel like I did come out with a winning resolution by being fair and expecting a fair outcome. I highly recommend Matthew! Never be afraid to ask Matthew for advice, he will give you his honest opinion. - WL

Mr Brickman was very patient, considerate, & extremely professional throughout mediation between myself & my ex spouse. I would strongly recommend his services to anyone going through this tough & painful process. He is extremely knowledgeable & conveys empathy & understanding. Most importantly for me, assist in making me focus on matters at hand & in helping me to remain calm in what at times was a very stressful situation.

Matthew exceeded my expectations!!! My wife, soon to be Ex wife, came in late, as usual, and didn't have her packet or financial affidavit filled out, not even started. He was able to answer her many questions and restore her confidence in the process. I went ahead and helped her finish her paperwork. We took 3 hours and we had a signed and notarized agreement. I was so happy that I cried privately to him after she left. Matthew, YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!

Matthew Brickman did an amazing job! Not only did he write up the mediation agreement real time while helping my ex wife and I to negotiate details in the midst of a flood of emotions, but she and I left his office able to have a decent conversation again. He sent the attorney's out of the room, and we hashed things out in a very short time. He is truly a peacemaker, and has shown to be the best at what he does! I would not only recommend him, I would insist that others use him to help them in this difficult time!

Going into mediation I really didn't expect much to be resolved. My ex and I had met prior to mediation and within 10 minutes it was about to be a blood bath, so mediation seemed useless. Matthew Brickman is kind and approachable. He explains things in a way that is easy to understand and grasp. He has wonderful suggestions that favor all parties involved. The entire process of mediation was very painless all because of Mr Brickman! After signing our mediation agreement my ex and I hugged and congratulated each other on it all being over. We're planning on dinner tomorrow night together with our daughter and current spouses. Thank you Matthew for a job well done and helping to repair what could've been devastatingly damaged.

Mr. Brickman is simply amazing at mediating. He is caring, relaxed and professional. You feel safe. His dedication to resolving issues and making sure both parties understand the process is a gift. He is also very creative in finding solutions so everyone can be accommodated. I highly recommend his services to everyone needing a mediator. He performed nothing short of a miracle for my family as we were so far from agreeing, but he never gave up and always kept his smile.Thank you Mr. Brickman for what you accomplished for all involved. My Ex-Husband and I actually walked arm and arm out of the office, hugged and made plans to meet with our son and explain the big changes we agreed upon.

Matthew Brickman is one of the warmest, most sincere professionals I have ever met. As I make my way through one of the darkest times in my life, I am reminded that all hope is not lost. Putting aside the sheer positivity that radiates when he's in a room, allow me be the first here, to say that his efficiency and professionalism is without a doubt remarkable. My words alone do him no justice. Thanks Matthew.... I'll always be grateful. "Don't Blink"

Mr. Brickman is able to resolve matters by the way he conducts mediation. He gives each side confidence that he is listening and offers them a wide variety of solutions. Mr. Brickman is familiar with the legal system and is the alternative that the legislature intended when they required mediation in Family Matters.

Excellent mediator!! Matthew made the process was very smooth and easy to understand. I highly recommend him. Thank you again!

Matthew was the mediator for my divorce. Before my mediation Matthew was more than helpful in answering all of my questions. He was extremely professional. Very helpful in explaining options for us. I loved the fact that he did everything at the appointment. All my documents were ready and signed minutes after we were finished in mediation. I will absolutely recommend Matthew Brickman to anyone I know that needs mediation.

Matthew, I wanted to take a quick moment to say “Thank You Very Much!” As you know, my husband and I attempted mediation several times. Each time ending with nothing at all being negotiated or agreed upon. What we were able to finalize with you was huge compared to where we ended up at our previous mediations. You’re awesome!!

Matt was very knowledgeable and professional and helped us resolve our case in a timely matter. thanks

Having worked with Matthew during recent months, on my case, I am pleased to say, that as a result of his fine efforts and assistance, a goal was met; a resolution. I couldn't have done it alone and I certainly wouldn't have it any other way. He's truly the best in the business!

I observed Matthew for my Family Law Mediation course and I learned so much in the two weeks I followed him! He's an amazing mediator with tons of experience and the ability to help the most difficult cases settle! I would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone!

Mr. Brickman was very professional and friendly. His work is extremely thorough. Although the other side began violating the new agreement within 2 days of signing it, this was certainly NOT due to the mediator. Mr. Brickman worked very hard to design a plan that would be fair and iron clad. I would definitely use his services again (if necessary) and would definitely recommend his services to others.

He made a VERY awkward situation bearable to both me and the mother! Can't say enough about how happy I was, til I had to pay! lol JK! (was less than my lawyer or i had expected)