I called Raphael Lapin after a friend of mine recommended him. My friend told me Raphael had resolved his divorce without going to court, saving him time, money, and unnecessary aggravation. Rafael was neutral, sensitive to the highly emotional circumstances surrounding my divorce. Raphael suggested several approaches to avoid a very long, potentially costly, and emotionally painful divorce. Unfortunately, my ex-husband was very resistant to any suggestions. Raphael was able to have us both agree to Arbitration. This approach successfully resolved the most significant issue in our divorce -- the joint ownership of the house. This approach later proved very helpful in reducing the problems in the divorce process when my ex-husband insisted on hiring a divorce lawyer. I highly recommend Raphael Lapin as a mediator rather than an attorney to avoid being drawn into exhausting and costly court proceedings which only benefit attorneys and not families. Raphael always displayed the highest integrity.

We were in the middle of a commercial real estate negotiation that involves a number of parties. As things got complicated, we felt that we needed to get some professional perspectives and guidance. I googled professional negotiator, and found Raphael. Within 10 minutes of our initial phone call, I was so impressed with how quickly he was able to understand the entire situation. And we decided to retain his service. And that was the best decision that we made. He helped us to get really clear on the outcome that we wanted and a clear negotiation strategy on how to get there. He also care and follow up to see how were doing afterward. Were really grateful for his services and highly recommend him.

Exceptional service! My husband and I have used Lapin Negotiation Services 3 times this last year. Every single time we have spoken to Mr. Lapin, he has treated us with great customer service, dignity and respect. He takes the time to listen to your concerns and will provide alternatives, but never pushing you into something you are not in agreement. Highly recommend.

Raphael is an excellent negotiator! He has compassion and understanding for his client needs. Highly recommend him.

Before entering a new partnership, my partner and I consulted with Mr. Lapin who guided us through some tough conversations and helped us negotiate a strong deal that will stand the test of time and changes in the business environment.I highly recommend Lapin Negotiation Services for anyone negotiating a tricky situation.

After the first consultation, I was confident Lapin Negotiation Services was the right choice to get me through negotiation with my former employer. Raphael patiently listened to my concerns, spend great time with me on the details and the points we should bring up,and found a creative way to approach the issue. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience as well as a keen instinct and an agility in formulating solutions. He was pleasure to work with. I highly recommend his services.

If anyone is looking for a mediator I would 100% recommend Raphael. He was very professional and extremely helpful. He is great at his job .

Raphael Lapin is a true professional and highly experienced negotiator. He has tremendous instincts and reads and understands people very well. In representing my custody case he did a superb job negotiating with a very difficult apposing counsel. He also balanced the emotional swings of the mother to help keep her focused on the end result. I highly recommend Lapin Negotiation Services to anyone needing a negotiator for personal or business matters. Glen Raiger, CEO, Sovren Group

I highly recommend Raphael as a mediator. As counsel, I am often reluctant to go to a mediation, particularly when the interactions between clients and counsel have become more acrimonious than usual. Raphael was able to manage the acrimony and push the parties toward a more productive and helpful approach. Raphael was also knowledgeable about the subject matter of contracts and real estate, and was creative in crafting an approach in a fairly unique and complicated situation. I would absolutely use Lapin Negotiation Services again and would recommend others to do so.

I highly recommend Raphael Lapin as a mediator. I am very grateful he was referred to me from one of my mentors, as opposed to bringing in a litigator. He was calm, patient, skillful and confident throughout the situation. I felt protected and well taken care of.

Our law firm has successfully utilized Lapin Negotiation Services on numerous occasions for various projects, including litigation settlement, business purchase deal-structuring, and partnership agreements. Our clients have greatly benefited from these services and expertise. Highly recommended!

Excellent approach to fostering a congenial conversation with a person with whom you disagree instead of a rancorous argument - especially at the holiday dinner table with relatives!