When the Stakes Are Too High to Guess

Frison Judicial Mediation™
When the Stakes Are Too High to Guess
Hon. Shannon Frison (Ret.) — Retired Massachusetts Superior Court Justice | Mediator
Jurist Level Mediation — dispute resolution grounded in how cases are actually decided. Not simply negotiated.
14+
Years on the Massachusetts Bench
60+
Judicial Settlement Conferences Conducted
30+
Years of Combined Legal and Judicial Experience
Request Judicial Mediation
Submit a Matter for Evaluation — 617-706-0724
The Mediator
Hon. Shannon Frison (Ret.)
Retired Massachusetts Superior Court Justice | Mediator
Judge Frison brings a judicial perspective that changes how parties see their cases — and their exposure.
14+
Years on the Massachusetts Bench — Boston Municipal Court and Superior Court
60+
Judicial Settlement Conferences Conducted as a Sitting Judge
30+
Years of Combined Legal and Judicial Experience
One of the few former Superior Court Justices offering this level of judicial mediation in Massachusetts.
Why Judge Frison
Judicial Insight. Real Resolution.
Judge Frison evaluates cases candidly and thoroughly — with the authority of someone who spent years deciding them.
Judicial Perspective
Fourteen years on the Massachusetts bench presiding over complex civil litigation — she understands how courts evaluate liability and credibility from the inside.
Genuine Fairness
Both sides receive a candid, impartial assessment. Parties come to mediation because they trust the neutral — Judge Frison has built that trust case by case.
Preparation
Every matter is reviewed personally by Judge Frison before the session — no intake staff, no shortcuts.
A Record of Resolution
A demonstrated history of closing difficult, high-exposure cases — including those that reached impasse elsewhere.
Practice Areas
Matters Appropriate for This Forum
Judge Frison accepts a selective caseload of high-exposure civil matters where judicial evaluation can meaningfully move parties toward resolution.
Matters Commonly Accepted
Employment Litigation
Civil Rights Actions
Commercial & Business Disputes
Government Liability
Professional Liability
Catastrophic Injury Claims
High-Exposure Litigation
Services
Jurist Level Mediation
Jurist Level Settlement Conferences
Jurist Level Arbitrations
Early Neutral Evaluation
Case Valuation & Risk Assessment
Not every matter is appropriate for this forum. Judge Frison reviews each submission personally before scheduling.
How It Works
Case Analysis. Judicial Assessment. Resolution.
A structured, confidential process designed for matters where preparation and judicial rigor make the difference.
01
Submit Your Matter
Counsel submits a confidential case summary. Judge Frison reviews every submission personally before any scheduling decision is made.
02
Case Preparation
Judge Frison conducts an independent review of the matter — liability, credibility, and trial risk — before the session begins.
03
Mediation Session
Judge Frison delivers a candid, authoritative assessment of how a court would likely view the matter, giving both sides a clear and honest picture.
04
Follow-Through
Judge Frison remains available to assist with resolution mechanics after the session when needed.
Every engagement is confidential. Every submission is reviewed directly by Judge Frison.
Representative Matters
A Record That Closes Cases
All matters are confidential. The following reflects the nature and complexity of cases resolved through this forum.
Multi-Party Commercial Dispute
Complex contract and fiduciary claims involving competing expert valuations. Resolved pre-trial following judicial assessment.
Civil Rights Litigation
Constitutional claims with municipal exposure. Settlement reached following candid evaluation of jury perception and credibility risk.
Catastrophic Injury — Wrongful Death
Significant damages dispute with entrenched positions. Valuation alignment achieved after judicial assessment of trial exposure.
Employment Discrimination — Retaliation
Stalled negotiations after unsuccessful prior mediation. Resolution reached within a single session following liability reassessment.
High-Exposure Insurance Matter
Coverage dispute with multiple carriers and competing counsel. Resolved through structured evaluation of risk and settlement range.
Confidentiality is maintained in all engagements.
Submit a Matter
When the Case Matters, So Does the Forum
Judge Frison accepts a selective caseload of high-exposure civil matters — submissions are reviewed personally.
Initiate Case Evaluation
Submit a confidential matter summary for Judge Frison's personal review. Counsel will receive a direct response.
Request Judicial Mediation
Direct Contact
617-706-0724
Hon. Shannon Frison (Ret.)
Retired Massachusetts Superior Court Justice | Mediator
Frison Judicial Mediation™
This is not a general mediation service. It is a forum for matters that require judicial evaluation.