Where trust and strategy meet.
Richard Schwamm brings a fresh and informed perspective to dispute resolution, with significant experience working on both sides of complex injury cases for more than 30 years.
Healthcare Liability and Complex Injury Mediation
Structured, even-handed mediation for high-stakes disputes involving:
Medical Malpractice
Healthcare Liability
Nursing home
Skilled nursing facility (SNF)
Long-term care facility
Assisted living facility (ALF)
Catastrophic Injury
Child Injury
Wrongful Death
With more than three decades of experience litigating complex injury cases on both sides of the courtroom, Richard Schwamm brings practical insight into the legal, financial, and strategic considerations affecting each matter.
Every mediation is approached with careful preparation, candid case evaluation, and a disciplined process designed to help counsel and their clients assess risk, narrow disagreements, and work toward informed resolution.
Why Lawyers Choose Richard
A Rare Combination: Unparalleled Experience on Both Sides
Richard Schwamm has dedicated over thirty years to handling complex personal injury, medical malpractice, and health care liability cases from both sides of the courtroom. He began his career as a defense attorney, advocating for hospitals, physicians, nursing homes, long-term care facilities, and insurance companies. Later, he shifted to representing injured patients and their families as a plaintiff personal injury attorney. This extensive experience gives him a unique, well-rounded perspective when mediating legal and medical disputes. He understands the strategic, financial, and emotional factors that influence decision-making for both parties.
Credible Case Evaluation
Because he has tried these cases himself, Richard can speak directly to litigation risk, evidentiary challenges, and trial realities. Lawyers value a mediator who can provide candid feedback that resonates with both sides.
Preparation and Discipline
Every mediation is approached with careful preparation and a structured process designed to move negotiations forward. The goal is to create an environment where parties can realistically assess their positions and pursue resolution.
Balanced Process
SchwammADR is known for maintaining a calm, even-handed environment that encourages candid discussion without gamesmanship or unnecessary posturing.
Persistence in Difficult Negotiations
Complex cases rarely resolve quickly. Richard remains engaged and focused when negotiations become challenging, working patiently with counsel and parties to bridge the gap between positions.