Darryl Veld is the founder and lead mediator of Niagara Mediation, and a member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Canada. As a Niagara native, Darryl has enjoyed the regions wine, golf, and cultural attractions for over 30 years.

Alternative dispute resolution has been the focus of his academic and professional career. After graduating Brock University with a Bachelor of Arts degree, Darryl began his legal studies at the Michigan State University, College of Law where he ascended to the President of the ADR Society before earning a Juris Doctor degree. Two programs in Europe were among the highlights of his studies as he graduated Cultural Relationships in Business in the Netherlands and was later certified from the Institute of International Commercial Law and Dispute Resolution in Croatia. After being called to the New York Bar, Darryl served as an arbitrator at the Vis East Moot in Hong Kong, and the pre-moots in Vienna and Budapest.

More recently, Darryl has obtained a Master of Business Administration degree from the Goodman School of Business and currently teaches Corporate Law at Brock University.

Given his experience as a mediator and his unique background, Darryl effectively tailors each mediation to the type of dispute and to the personalities involved. His approach and commitment to each case facilitates positive outcomes and durable settlement agreements that are endorsed by all parties.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact Niagara Mediation via email at [email protected]. Service areas include St. Catharines, Welland, Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Grimsby, Lincoln, Hamilton, Port Colborne, and surrounding areas.