61/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Mediators in Gardner, MA: 2026 rankings
46 mediators ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Highest LFR Score in Gardner: MetroWest Mediation Services, Inc., LFR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews.
- 7
Open 24 hours (per Google): Justice Jonjy Ananth, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #7 of 46.
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Most-reviewed: Callahan | Inman, 232 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 46 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
46 Gardner mediators are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 46 rated law firms.
Top 10 mediators in Gardner 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.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MetroWest Mediation Services, Inc. | 61 | 4.9★ (109) | Natick, 38 mi away | — | Top score |
| 2 | Deirdre Healy, Attorney and Mediator | 59 | 4.9★ (16) | Worcester, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Skylark Law & Mediation, PC | 59 | 4.7★ (12) | Ashland, 31 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | BABAU & BARON, LLP | 58 | 5.0★ (11) | Worcester, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Callahan | Inman | 56 | 5.0★ (232) | Shrewsbury, 30 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | Marlene Shiner, esq. Family Law + Mediation | 56 | 3.9★ (21) | Newton, 38 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Justice Jonjy Ananth | 55 | 4.8★ (23) | Shrewsbury, 25 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 8 | Law Office of Deirdre A. O'Brien | 55 | 5.0★ (203) | Acton, 30 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Law and Mediation Office of Oran Kaufman/Amherst Mediation Services | 55 | 4.9★ (48) | Amherst, 31 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Merrimack Mediation | 55 | 4.4★ (5) | Chelmsford, 34 mi away | — | — |
All 46 mediators in Gardner, 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.
Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Worcester, 23 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based in Ashland, 31 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based in Worcester, 24 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based in Shrewsbury, 30 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 232 Google reviews, the most in Gardner.
Based in Newton, 38 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based in Shrewsbury, 25 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Notary public”.
Based in Acton, 30 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 203 Google reviews.
Based in Amherst, 31 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based in Chelmsford, 34 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based in Northampton, 37 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based in Maynard, 29 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 157 Google reviews.
Based in Amherst, 30 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce service”.
Based in Leominster, 12 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Chelmsford, 33 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based in Worcester, 22 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based in Amherst, 30 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based in Grafton, 36 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based in Southbridge, 32 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Keene, 31 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based in Shrewsbury, 25 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
#22 Morneau Law
Based in Nashua, 30 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based in Northampton, 37 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews.
Based in Marlborough, 28 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Worcester, 24 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
All 46 mediators
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #46, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Cirillo&Roberts, P.C. | 50 | 4.3★ (11) | 13 mi |
| 27 | Graves Law Office P.C. | 49 | 4.0★ (3) | In Gardner |
| 28 | Kenison Law Office, PLLC | 49 | 5.0★ (29) | 40 mi |
| 29 | Fraier & Maillet, P. C. | 49 | 5.0★ (13) | 25 mi |
| 30 | Abraham Law; Stephen G. Abraham | 48 | 3.0★ (6) | 24 mi |
| 31 | Barbara J. Katzenberg, Attorney at Law | 47 | 4.1★ (8) | 24 mi |
| 32 | CB WHITE LAW, PC | 47 | 4.6★ (11) | 29 mi |
| 33 | Law Office of Robert E. Amorello | 47 | 5.0★ (5) | 23 mi |
| 34 | Murray & Murray, LLP | 47 | 4.8★ (5) | 23 mi |
| 35 | Think Pink Law | 46 | 4.4★ (7) | 31 mi |
| 36 | Yuliya Fisher-Nayyer, Attorney at Law | 46 | 5.0★ (8) | 38 mi |
| 37 | Brennan Lenehan Iacopino & Hickey | 46 | 4.6★ (12) | 40 mi |
| 38 | Shanelaris Schirch & Warburton PLLC | 46 | 3.7★ (6) | 29 mi |
| 39 | Alan Nathanson Sharpe | 46 | 3.8★ (5) | 30 mi |
| 40 | Black, LaFrance & Bollinger | 46 | 2.9★ (14) | 30 mi |
| 41 | Rafanelli Kittredge, P.C. | 45 | 5.0★ (3) | 31 mi |
| 42 | Harsip & Stuart, P.C. | 45 | 3.0★ (6) | 30 mi |
| 43 | Law Office of Laura F. Arbeitman | 45 | 5.0★ (5) | 37 mi |
| 44 | Mahony & Reeve LLC | 45 | 4.3★ (6) | 37 mi |
| 45 | Law Office Of Sally A. Kinder | 45 | 5.0★ (4) | 37 mi |
| 46 | Leslie Mclellan Brown | 44 | 3.4★ (5) | 37 mi |
Also serving Gardner
20 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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable Divorce Mediation | 34 mi | |
| Bernard Law Firm | 5.0★ (1) | 40 mi |
| Case Closed | 4.0★ (1) | 36 mi |
| Central Massachusetts Mediation | 28 mi | |
| Flynn Law Firm, PC | 5.0★ (1) | 39 mi |
| George A. Balko lll Attorney/ Mediator | 16 mi | |
| Holistic Mediation | 5.0★ (1) | 27 mi |
| Interpeople Inc Divorce Mediation Littleton | 5.0★ (2) | 27 mi |
| Jerold G Paquette Law Offices | 5.0★ (1) | In Gardner |
| Law Offices of Teresa C. Scibelli | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Marlboro Bankruptcy Lawyer and Divorce Mediator Bankruptcy | 28 mi | |
| Massachusetts Litigation and Mediation Collaborative at Brodie & Brodie | 36 mi | |
| Minkoff Law Offices, LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 32 mi |
| Miriam Krell Bourke, Attorney/Mediator | 31 mi | |
| Nutfield Mediation | 5.0★ (2) | 39 mi |
| Patrice Brymner - Divorce Mediation and Collaborative Divorce | 28 mi | |
| Resolutions LLC | 34 mi | |
| Successful Resolution Services LLP | 35 mi | |
| Valley Mediation | 4.5★ (2) | 36 mi |
| Valley Mediation | 31 mi |
How we ranked Gardner mediators
We scored 46 Gardner 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Gardner data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | 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 volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose a mediator
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many mediation matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Ask whether the mediator is a lawyer, what mediation training or accreditation they hold, and how many matters like yours they have mediated.
- 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 Gardner: frequently asked questions
Which mediator has the highest LFR Score in Gardner?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked mediator in Gardner, MA is MetroWest Mediation Services, Inc. with an LFR Score of 61/100. It has 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews. Deirdre Healy, Attorney and Mediator (#2) and Skylark Law & Mediation, PC (#3) follow. We ranked 46 mediators on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many mediators are there in Gardner?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 46 mediators serving Gardner, MA. 1 of them is based in Gardner; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which mediators in Gardner are open 24/7?
1 ranked mediator in Gardner posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Justice Jonjy Ananth (#7). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which mediators in Gardner work on weekends?
5 of 46 ranked mediators post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Skylark Law & Mediation, PC (#3), Justice Jonjy Ananth (#7) and Attorney Julia Rueschemeyer Divorce Mediation (#13). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Gardner mediators have?
The median Google rating among 46 rated mediators in Gardner is 4.7★, with a median of 11 reviews. Callahan | Inman has the most, 232 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Gardner count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Gardner 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 Gardner, MA 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 Gardner, MA 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 Gardner?
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 Gardner
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 46 mediators serving Gardner.
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