65/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Mediators in Norwalk, CT: 2026 rankings
155 mediators ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Highest LFR Score in Norwalk: Michael Becker, Attorney Mediator, LFR Score 65/100; 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews; open evenings.
- 4
Open 24 hours (per Google): Jeffrey M. Bloom Mediator, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 155.
- 18
Most-reviewed: BFSNG Law Group LLP, 228 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 155 ranked; ranked #18.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
155 Norwalk mediators are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 31 open Saturdays and 23 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 155 rated law firms.
Top 10 mediators in Norwalk 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 | Michael Becker, Attorney Mediator | 65 | 4.8★ (57) | Westport, 2 mi away | Evenings | Top score |
| 2 | Long Island Center for Divorce Mediation | 63 | 4.5★ (16) | Huntington, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Maurice Segall LLC, Attorney Mediator | 61 | 5.0★ (27) | Wilton, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Jeffrey M. Bloom Mediator | 61 | 3.8★ (10) | Uniondale, 29 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 5 | Divorce Mediation of North Jersey (NJAPM Accredited) | 61 | 4.9★ (39) | Ramsey, 38 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Law Office of Gina M. Pellettieri, PLLC | 61 | 4.9★ (44) | Centereach, 26 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | The Long Island Divorce & Family Law Group, Hornberger Verbitsky, P.C. | 61 | 4.8★ (171) | Commack, 20 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 8 | Win-Win Divorce Mediation Long Island | 61 | 5.0★ (36) | North New Hyde Park, 29 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 9 | Lara Traum, Esq. - Attorney and Mediator | 60 | 5.0★ (11) | Forest Hills, 36 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Law and ADR Office of Adam J. Halper, PLLC | 60 | 5.0★ (15) | White Plains, 19 mi away | — | — |
All 155 mediators in Norwalk, 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 Huntington, 17 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ 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 Wilton, 5 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce service”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Uniondale, 29 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ramsey, 38 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Centereach, 26 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Commack, 20 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 171 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in North New Hyde Park, 29 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forest Hills, 36 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 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 White Plains, 19 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ 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 Cliffside Park, 38 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Danbury, 14 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hackensack, 36 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Westwood, 34 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manorville, 33 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Westport, 3 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Islip, 29 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Legal services”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Syosset, 22 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 228 Google reviews, the most in Norwalk.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jericho, 25 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ridgewood, 38 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Westport, 3 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Westport, 3 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 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 Manorville, 36 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Commack, 20 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Great Neck, 28 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Mediators ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 155 ranked mediators here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Norwalk
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aldrich & Aldrich | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Attorney Harry C Kaufman | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Carolyn C. Swiggart | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Creative Resolutions | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Divorce Mediation Professionals | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Family Mediation Group of New York | 5.0★ (2) | 40 mi |
| Gessner Mediation | 5.0★ (2) | 36 mi |
| Holt Law, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 27 mi |
| JLM Dispute Resolution Services | 4.5★ (2) | 35 mi |
| John Aldrich Divorce Mediation | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Jonas Family Law | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Judith M. Goldberg | 1.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Law & Mediation Offices of Alayne Katz | 4.5★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Law & Mediation Offices of Lori Greene, PLLC | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Mark R Soboslai Law Offices | 5.0★ (1) | 2 mi |
| Mediation Professionals of Long Island | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| New York Divorce Mediation Group | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| SnapDivorce Divorce Mediation | 5.0★ (2) | 26 mi |
| The Mediation and Family Counseling Group | 3.0★ (2) | 31 mi |
| Waltonarbmediation.com | In Norwalk |
How we ranked Norwalk mediators
We scored 155 Norwalk 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 Norwalk 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 Norwalk: frequently asked questions
Which mediator has the highest LFR Score in Norwalk?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked mediator in Norwalk, CT is Michael Becker, Attorney Mediator with an LFR Score of 65/100. It has 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews. It is open evenings. Long Island Center for Divorce Mediation (#2) and Maurice Segall LLC, Attorney Mediator (#3) follow. We ranked 155 mediators on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many mediators are there in Norwalk?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 155 mediators serving Norwalk, CT. 1 of them is based in Norwalk; 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 Norwalk are open 24/7?
12 ranked mediators in Norwalk post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Jeffrey M. Bloom Mediator (#4), The Long Island Divorce & Family Law Group, Hornberger Verbitsky, P.C. (#7) and Ashling Soares Law (#21). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which mediators in Norwalk work on weekends?
31 of 155 ranked mediators post Saturday hours and 23 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Long Island Center for Divorce Mediation (#2), Maurice Segall LLC, Attorney Mediator (#3) and Jeffrey M. Bloom Mediator (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Norwalk mediators have?
The median Google rating among 155 rated mediators in Norwalk is 4.9★, with a median of 15 reviews. BFSNG Law Group LLP has the most, 228 reviews, and ranks #18. 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 Norwalk count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Norwalk 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 Norwalk, CT 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 Norwalk, CT 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 Norwalk?
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 Norwalk
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 155 mediators serving Norwalk.
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