"thank you for your time today and for you kind and tactful demeanour with both of us. Rats, where were you six years ago?" (Family mediation client) "I thank you again for your fairness and compassion in dealing with us." (Family mediation client) "Hilary, a brief note of thanks for your work on this case. They have been fighting for almost two years, and you finished it off Monday. I really appreciate your efforts as does my client." (Family lawyer) "You should know that today you engineered the most civil conversation my ex and I have had in several years. So , thanks for that." (Family mediation client) "Thank you for all your hard work during our mediation. We really appreciate all your sincere efforts to make the mediation fruitful." (Civil mediation client). "I have known Hilary for many years: initially as a lawyer in our community; then as a partner in our law firm when I joined; and, as a very respected mediator. Hilary is a highly-regarded mediator with a sense of commitment and a clarity that is much appreciated by clients. Hilary has the ability to work with couples in conflict, to diffuse and reduce the conflict and to help instil focus and rationality at a difficult time for family law clients. I believe that Hilary is providing an excellent family mediation service and I have no hesitation in highly recommending her to both clients and counsel." Sheila Holmes Barrister and Solicitor "Thanks Hilary for all your work. (My lawyer) and I had a chat yesterday and both felt you did a great job. Without you, we wouldn't have an agreement now." (Family mediation client) "Hilary, many thanks for your very professional help in our very difficult matter. It looks like we are going toward an agreement and could put an end to the destruction of our families. Thanks again, again and again." (Family mediation client) "Your experience with pensions and your background research was invaluable in bringing these parties closer together. Your mediation skills are excellent, we came a long way with your help." M. Michael Title Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation "..thank you for the follow up. Something I rarely see these days professionally. Yes everything is settled and you can close the file. We are both moving forward and our daughter continues to be the focus of our new "partnership". Thank you for your help." Family mediation client "As a Family Law Lawyer I find it very helpful to work with Hilary Linton as a mediator in my cases. Hilary and I share a mutual respect for what we each are trying to accomplish. In particular I can say that I trust Hilary’s good judgment in working with both men and women to solve the problems arising out of their marriage breakdown. She is even-handed and fair minded, lacking a predisposition for one side or the other, and as such is a great assistance to me in knowing how to proceed when the going gets rough. Hilary and I both believe in lawyers and mediators working together, collaboratively, to help people reach a good settlement. We both believe in win-win situations, and are distrustful of any unbalanced settlement." Sandra Demson Barrister and Solicitor "I have known Ms. Linton since her days as a practicing lawyer and I have worked with Ms. Linton since 2001 on many mediated settlements in the family law area. Ms. Linton works with families in crisis in a fair, equitable and balanced manner. I would highly recommend Ms. Linton as an excellent mediator for family law clients." Mary Reilly Barrister and Solicitor "My name is Gary A. Stern and I practice exclusively in the area of family law. While my family law practice sometimes requires that I proceed in the litigation mode, whenever possible, I am a huge proponent for alternative dispute resolution including mediation or mediation/arbitration. I have in the past used Hilary Linton of Riverdale Mediation Services with much success. I find her services to be direct, reasonable and efficient. I would wholeheartedly recommend using her services." Gary A. Stern Barrister & Solicitor