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Mediators in Watertown, WI: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Watertown: Karp & Iancu, S.C. Milwaukee Family & Divorce Lawyers, LFR Score 59/100; 4.9★ from 620 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 4

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Karp & Iancu, S.C. West Bend Family & Divorce Lawyers, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 18.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: Karp & Iancu, S.C. Madison Family & Divorce Lawyers, 76 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 18 ranked after Karp & Iancu, S.C. Milwaukee Family & Divorce Lawyers; ranked #5.

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

18 Watertown mediators are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 18 rated law firms.

Top 10 mediators in Watertown 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 Watertown at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Karp & Iancu, S.C. Milwaukee Family & Divorce Lawyers594.9★ (620)Milwaukee, 36 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2CCMA Solutions, LLC585.0★ (30)Brookfield, 29 mi away——
3Adams Law & Mediation, LLC565.0★ (7)Sun Prairie, 24 mi away——
4Karp & Iancu, S.C. West Bend Family & Divorce Lawyers565.0★ (62)West Bend, 32 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
5Karp & Iancu, S.C. Madison Family & Divorce Lawyers554.8★ (76)Madison, 34 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Most reviews
6Attorney Julie M. Gay Mediation Services543.0★ (6)Waukesha, 28 mi away——
7Derr & Villarreal Attorneys & Mediators544.7★ (27)Beaver Dam, 19 mi away——
8Madison Divorce Mediation514.5★ (48)Madison, 39 mi away——
9Karp & Iancu, S.C.515.0★ (10)Waukesha, 27 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Daryl W. Laatsch, S.C.492.3★ (3)West Bend, 31 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 18 mediators in Watertown, 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.

  2. #2 CCMA Solutions, LLC

    Based in Brookfield, 29 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

    • 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    20945 Bartlett Dr, Brookfield, WI 53045
    View profile for CCMA Solutions, LLC(262) 424-8004

  9. #9 Karp & Iancu, S.C.

    Based in Waukesha, 27 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 7:30 AM–6 PM
    Address
    Riverwood Dr Ste 350, Waukesha, WI 53188
    View profile for Karp & Iancu, S.C.(262) 226-4323

  12. #12 Karp & Iancu, S.C.

    Based in Milwaukee, 34 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 7:30 AM–6 PM
    Address
    11414 W Park Pl #202, Milwaukee, WI 53224
    View profile for Karp & Iancu, S.C.(414) 310-7075

  13. #13 Seufert Law, LLC

    Based in Waukesha, 27 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    N19 W24075 Riverwood Dr #204, Waukesha, WI 53188
    View profile for Seufert Law, LLC(262) 361-8298

  15. #15 Derr & Villarreal, LLC

    Based in West Bend, 32 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    548 S Main St, West Bend, WI 53095
    View profile for Derr & Villarreal, LLC(262) 334-1810

  17. #17 Tenant Resource Center

    Based in Madison, 32 mi away

    45/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.5★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social services organization”.

    • 3.5★ from 41 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    2510 Winnebago St, Madison, WI 53704
    View profile for Tenant Resource Center(608) 257-0006

  18. #18 Houseman & Feind, LLP

    Based in Grafton, 40 mi away

    45/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 3.9★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1650 9th Ave, Grafton, WI 53024
    View profile for Houseman & Feind, LLP(262) 377-0600

Also serving Watertown

10 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.

Unranked mediators serving Watertown
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Anne MacArthur Law LLC5.0★ (1)34 mi
Arthur Law Office LLC35 mi
Bauman Mediation and Arbitration34 mi
Brenner & Wall LLC28 mi
Divorce Mediation Settlement37 mi
Karp & Iancu, S.C.33 mi
Kieffer Mediation LLC30 mi
Make It Happen Law39 mi
Medical Mediation Panels5.0★ (2)34 mi
Rock County Mediation Services38 mi

How we ranked Watertown mediators

We scored 18 Watertown 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 Watertown 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 Watertown: frequently asked questions

Which mediator has the highest LFR Score in Watertown?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked mediator in Watertown, WI is Karp & Iancu, S.C. Milwaukee Family & Divorce Lawyers with an LFR Score of 59/100. It has 4.9★ from 620 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. CCMA Solutions, LLC (#2) and Adams Law & Mediation, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 18 mediators on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many mediators are there in Watertown?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 18 mediators serving Watertown, WI. Another 10 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which mediators in Watertown are open 24/7?

4 ranked mediators in Watertown post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Karp & Iancu, S.C. Milwaukee Family & Divorce Lawyers (#1), Karp & Iancu, S.C. West Bend Family & Divorce Lawyers (#4) and Karp & Iancu, S.C. Madison Family & Divorce Lawyers (#5). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which mediators in Watertown work on weekends?

7 of 18 ranked mediators post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Karp & Iancu, S.C. Milwaukee Family & Divorce Lawyers (#1), Karp & Iancu, S.C. West Bend Family & Divorce Lawyers (#4) and Karp & Iancu, S.C. Madison Family & Divorce Lawyers (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Watertown mediators have?

The median Google rating among 18 rated mediators in Watertown is 4.7★, with a median of 15 reviews. Karp & Iancu, S.C. Milwaukee Family & Divorce Lawyers has the most, 620 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Watertown count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Watertown 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 Watertown, WI 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 Watertown, WI 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 Watertown?

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 Watertown

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 18 mediators serving Watertown.

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