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Mediators in Bel Air, MD: 2026 rankings

40 mediators ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Bel Air: Earl J Acquaviva, Jr. Esq. Mediator, Arbitrator, Attorney, LFR Score 65/100; 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 1 PM.

  2. 3

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Stacy Siegel - Siegel Solutions LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 40.

  3. 11

    Most-reviewed: Jacobson Family Law, 121 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 40 ranked; ranked #11.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

40 Bel Air mediators are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 40 rated law firms.

Top 10 mediators in Bel Air at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 mediators in Bel Air at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Earl J Acquaviva, Jr. Esq. Mediator, Arbitrator, Attorney655.0★ (31)Carney, 15 mi awaySatTop score
2Gann Partnership Mediation and Litigation Support645.0★ (73)Baltimore, 23 mi away——
3Stacy Siegel - Siegel Solutions LLC614.0★ (4)Cockeysville, 17 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
4Weinberg Mediation Center584.9★ (27)Annapolis, 39 mi away——
5Maryland Divorce Mediation & Legal Services584.3★ (6)Towson, 16 mi awayEvenings—
6Batchelder Law & Mediation, LLC564.8★ (27)Towson, 17 mi awayEvenings—
7Amos Perrick Law564.8★ (48)Columbia, 36 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8Court Mediation & Negotiations564.0★ (4)Bel Air——
9Cecilia Paizs | The Mediation Center552.7★ (7)Columbia, 37 mi away——
10Law Offices of Dawn S. Veltman, LLC554.1★ (18)Bel Air——

All 40 mediators in Bel Air, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

  1. Ranked #1 in Bel Air

    Based in Carney, 15 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
  2. Based in Annapolis, 39 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    124 South St #1, Annapolis, MD 21401
  3. Based in Towson, 17 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–7:30 PM · Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    21 West Road Ste 103, Towson, MD 21204
  4. Based in Columbia, 36 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 48 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 48 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    9520 Berger Rd Ste 212, Columbia, MD 21046
  5. Based in Columbia, 33 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 121 Google reviews, the most in Bel Air.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 121 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5850 Waterloo Rd Ste140, Columbia, MD 21045
  6. Based in Towson, 17 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    606 Baltimore Ave Unit 204, Towson, MD 21204
  7. Based in Columbia, 37 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 116 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 116 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10015 Old Columbia Rd Suite B 215, Columbia, MD 21046
  8. Based in Newark, 38 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 85 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 85 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    200 Continental Dr Ste 401, Newark, DE 19713
  9. Based in Owings Mills, 24 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11419 Cronridge Dr, Owings Mills, MD 21117
  10. Based in Annapolis, 39 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1997 Annapolis Exchange Ste 300, Annapolis, MD 21401
  11. Based in York, 36 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 103 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 103 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    CGA Professional Center, 135 N George St, York, PA 17401
  12. Based in Owings Mills, 25 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10451 Mill Run Cir #400, Owings Mills, MD 21117
  13. Based in Hunt Valley, 21 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.9★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10400 Stevenson Rd Ste 201, Stevenson, MD 21153

All 40 mediators

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #40, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

mediators in Bel Air, ranks 26 to 40
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Bodie Law494.5★ (8)16 mi
27TruNorth Divorce Solutions484.8★ (25)39 mi
28Burrows Haviland Law484.0★ (8)39 mi
29Law Offices of Jessica L. Murray, LLC.483.8★ (55)34 mi
30Law Office of ​ Andrew B. Greenspan, LLC485.0★ (11)30 mi
31Kendall Summers Law474.5★ (16)39 mi
32Law Office of Paul A. Capriolo & Cynthia Hatten Unglesbee, P.A.463.8★ (17)34 mi
33Zadjura Family Law LLC465.0★ (12)40 mi
34Ream Carr Markey Phillips & Hunter LLP453.6★ (18)36 mi
35The Law Office of David V. Diggs, LLC453.2★ (9)34 mi
36Law Offices of Hollie S. Cutler, LLC455.0★ (3)40 mi
37Arnold, Beyer & Katz453.0★ (10)35 mi
38Martino Law455.0★ (6)39 mi
39Darrah Family Law455.0★ (4)34 mi
40Zadjura Family Law LLC444.5★ (4)35 mi

Also serving Bel Air

15 more mediators within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

How we ranked Bel Air mediators

We scored 40 Bel Air mediators on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Bel Air data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose a mediator

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many mediation matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask whether the mediator is a lawyer, what mediation training or accreditation they hold, and how many matters like yours they have mediated.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask a mediator

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • Are you a lawyer, and who prepares the written agreement?
  • How many sessions does a matter like ours usually take?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

Mediators in Bel Air: frequently asked questions

Which mediator has the highest LFR Score in Bel Air?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked mediator in Bel Air, MD is Earl J Acquaviva, Jr. Esq. Mediator, Arbitrator, Attorney with an LFR Score of 65/100. It has 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 1 PM. Gann Partnership Mediation and Litigation Support (#2) and Stacy Siegel - Siegel Solutions LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 40 mediators on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many mediators are there in Bel Air?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 40 mediators serving Bel Air, MD. 2 of them are based in Bel Air; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 15 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which mediators in Bel Air are open 24/7?

2 ranked mediators in Bel Air post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Stacy Siegel - Siegel Solutions LLC (#3) and Amos Perrick Law (#7). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which mediators in Bel Air work on weekends?

4 of 40 ranked mediators post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Earl J Acquaviva, Jr. Esq. Mediator, Arbitrator, Attorney (#1), Stacy Siegel - Siegel Solutions LLC (#3) and Amos Perrick Law (#7). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Bel Air mediators have?

The median Google rating among 40 rated mediators in Bel Air is 4.7★, with a median of 19 reviews. Jacobson Family Law has the most, 121 reviews, and ranks #11. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank mediators?

Each mediator gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do mediators outside Bel Air count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Bel Air city center, our service radius for mediators. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can mediators pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do mediators in Bel Air, MD charge?

Mediators usually charge by the hour or a flat fee per session, and the cost is often split between the two sides. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

Is an agreement reached in mediation legally binding?

Mediation is voluntary and the mediator does not decide anything. If both sides agree, the terms are usually written up and signed, and in a divorce or custody matter filed with the court to become binding. Each side can have its own lawyer review the agreement first. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of mediators in Bel Air, MD ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in Bel Air?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Bel Air

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 40 mediators serving Bel Air.