61/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Mediators in Ludlow, MA: 2026 rankings
44 mediators ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Highest LFR Score in Ludlow: CT Mediation Center and Divorce Attorneys, LFR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews.
- 6
Open 24 hours (per Google): Hardy Law Group, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 44.
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Most-reviewed: Freed Marcroft LLC, 172 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 44 ranked; ranked #13.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
44 Ludlow mediators are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 44 rated law firms.
Top 10 mediators in Ludlow 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 | CT Mediation Center and Divorce Attorneys | 61 | 4.9★ (47) | West Hartford, 31 mi away | — | Top score |
| 2 | Cherie L. McKenna, Attorney at Law and Mediation Services | 60 | 4.2★ (12) | Springfield, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | CT Mediation Center, LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (20) | Windsor, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Julia Rueschemeyer Divorce Mediation | 59 | 5.0★ (26) | Springfield, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Law and Mediation Office of Oran Kaufman/Amherst Mediation Services | 58 | 4.9★ (48) | Amherst, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Hardy Law Group | 58 | 4.6★ (117) | West Hartford, 31 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 7 | Devlin Farmer, Lawyer | Mediator | 58 | 5.0★ (4) | Northampton, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Deirdre Healy, Attorney and Mediator | 57 | 4.9★ (16) | Worcester, 36 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Progressive Mediation Center, LLC | 57 | 4.7★ (15) | Killingly Center, 34 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | BABAU & BARON, LLP | 57 | 5.0★ (11) | Worcester, 35 mi away | — | — |
All 44 mediators in Ludlow, 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.
Based in Springfield, 7 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Windsor, 23 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Springfield, 7 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce service”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amherst, 13 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Hartford, 31 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 117 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Northampton, 14 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Worcester, 36 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Killingly Center, 34 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Worcester, 35 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amherst, 15 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce service”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Northampton, 14 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hartford, 29 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 172 Google reviews, the most in Ludlow.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Farmington, 35 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amherst, 15 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Springfield, 7 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Enfield, 13 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce service”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Southbridge, 19 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Springfield, 7 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hartford, 30 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glastonbury, 31 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#22 We Mediate, LLC
Based in West Hartford, 31 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Farmington, 35 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#24 Freed Marcroft
Based in West Hartford, 31 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#25 CB WHITE LAW, PC
Based in Amherst, 9 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
All 44 mediators
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #44, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Joanna Cobleigh Esq | 50 | 5.0★ (7) | 6 mi |
| 27 | The Wealth Technology Group | 50 | 4.3★ (12) | 13 mi |
| 28 | Worcester County Uncontested Divorce and Mediation | 50 | 5.0★ (7) | 36 mi |
| 29 | Finding Strength with Shell LLC | 50 | 5.0★ (25) | 34 mi |
| 30 | Law Office of Marcia Calcagni | 49 | 4.4★ (7) | 39 mi |
| 31 | Law Office of Laura F. Arbeitman | 49 | 5.0★ (5) | 14 mi |
| 32 | Alan Nathanson Sharpe | 48 | 3.8★ (5) | 15 mi |
| 33 | Worcester Divorce Mediation | 48 | 3.8★ (4) | 37 mi |
| 34 | Leslie Mclellan Brown | 48 | 3.4★ (5) | 14 mi |
| 35 | Law Office of Ruben E. Acosta, LLC | 47 | 4.6★ (10) | 30 mi |
| 36 | Gersten & Gersten, LLP | 47 | 3.7★ (15) | 30 mi |
| 37 | Bulkovitch Law LLC | 47 | 5.0★ (8) | 36 mi |
| 38 | Abraham Law; Stephen G. Abraham | 46 | 3.0★ (6) | 35 mi |
| 39 | Barall Douglas T | 46 | 5.0★ (3) | 23 mi |
| 40 | Barbara J. Katzenberg, Attorney at Law | 45 | 4.1★ (8) | 36 mi |
| 41 | Murray & Murray, LLP | 45 | 4.8★ (5) | 34 mi |
| 42 | Law Office of Robert E. Amorello | 45 | 5.0★ (5) | 35 mi |
| 43 | The Law Offices of Donna L. Buttler, LLC | 45 | 5.0★ (3) | 30 mi |
| 44 | Graves Law Office P.C. | 44 | 4.0★ (3) | 37 mi |
Also serving Ludlow
18 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 | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Connecticut Custody and Divorce Mediations - Attorney Yagaloff | 23 mi | |
| Cooney Scully & Dowling | 5.0★ (1) | 29 mi |
| Divorce Mediation Group | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Douglas R. Peterson Attorney at Law | 6 mi | |
| G. David Sharp, Attorney / Mediator | 14 mi | |
| George A. Balko lll Attorney/ Mediator | 34 mi | |
| Jerold G Paquette Law Offices | 5.0★ (1) | 38 mi |
| Law Offices of Teresa C. Scibelli | 5.0★ (1) | 39 mi |
| Mark Shipman Attorney at Law | 33 mi | |
| Mediation Connecticut | 13 mi | |
| Mickelson, Jacobs and Bozek LLC | 30 mi | |
| Miriam Krell Bourke, Attorney/Mediator | 30 mi | |
| Real Estate Divorce General Law Mediations | 23 mi | |
| Tetyana Buescher, Esq. | 22 mi | |
| The Law Offices of David M. Moore, Esq., LLC | 30 mi | |
| Valley Mediation | 4.5★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Valley Mediation | 30 mi |
How we ranked Ludlow mediators
We scored 44 Ludlow 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 Ludlow 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 Ludlow: frequently asked questions
Which mediator has the highest LFR Score in Ludlow?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked mediator in Ludlow, MA is CT Mediation Center and Divorce Attorneys with an LFR Score of 61/100. It has 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews. Cherie L. McKenna, Attorney at Law and Mediation Services (#2) and CT Mediation Center, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 44 mediators on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many mediators are there in Ludlow?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 44 mediators serving Ludlow, MA. Another 18 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which mediators in Ludlow are open 24/7?
2 ranked mediators in Ludlow post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Hardy Law Group (#6) and Connecticut Family Law Group (#20). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which mediators in Ludlow work on weekends?
5 of 44 ranked mediators post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Julia Rueschemeyer Divorce Mediation (#4), Hardy Law Group (#6) and Attorney Julia Rueschemeyer Divorce Mediation (#11). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Ludlow mediators have?
The median Google rating among 44 rated mediators in Ludlow is 4.8★, with a median of 12 reviews. Freed Marcroft LLC has the most, 172 reviews, and ranks #13. 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 Ludlow count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Ludlow 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 Ludlow, 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 Ludlow, 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 Ludlow?
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 Ludlow
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 44 mediators serving Ludlow.
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