Experienced local attorney and mediator Brian Pugh is now registered on the Alabama State Court Mediator Roster and the Roster of Distinguished Neutrals.
Mediation is a very successful process for resolving civil litigation. Based upon recent reported mediation statistics in Alabama in Alabama mediation results in a settled case over 80% of the time that the process is used.In its 2024 statistics the Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution reported that 7,758 cases were mediated in Alabama and 6,803 cases settled for a settlement rate of 88%. For the period from 1997 through 2024 147,515 cases were mediated in Alabama and 119,537 cases settled for a settlement rate of 81%.
In mediation a trained neutral professional reads a pre-mediation statement, then meets with all parties in a civil case, listens to their summary of the history of the matter, reviews evidence and can provide objective and confidential analysis. Next the mediator functions as a trained and experienced facilitator who holds confidential caucuses with the parties and their lawyers in separate rooms as he or she delivers potential settlement offers. This mediation process can result in a prompt resolution or the parties may continue discussions or negotiations for several hours if progress occurs toward a resolution.
Brian Thomas Pugh has been added to the Mediator Roster maintained by the Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution. His profile can be found at www.alabamaadr.org
Brian attended and completed a 20 hour training course in October 2025 before being registered on the Alabama State Court Mediator Roster. That course was led by Troy Smuth of mediationcle.com a well-respected national instructor for training mediators.
Although he usually handles matters in southern Alabama Brian Pugh his registration authorizes Brian to perform mediation services in civil cases throughout the State.
Brian Pugh has also been added to the Roster of Distinguished Neutrals for the United States District Court for the Southern District of Alabama.
During his legal career in Alabama over more than 25 years Brian Pugh has defended business entities and insurers. He has been involved in auto accident, personal injury, hurricane damage and construction litigation matters. Brian has also represented Plaintiffs in advocating for and settling personal injury and property damage claims. Therefore, he has extensive experience as legal counsel for the insured selected and compensated by insurance companies and also served as Plaintiff’s counsel bringing and resolving claims with adjusters and legal counsel for insureds. He has also served as in-house for two companies based in Alabama with national customer bases. Brian has served as a Guardian ad Litem in matters where he investigated and reported to the Court on potential personal injury settlements involving minors.
Please contact Brian at [email protected] today to schedule a mediation or to schedule an appointment to discuss your situation.