Northern Ontario Mediator

Professional Mediation Services

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Mediation Services

Bringing Understanding to Every Conflict

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Civil Litigation

Offering mediation services for all types of civil litigation either in person or virtually from commercial litigation to personal injury and insurance related matters.

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Workplace Resolution

Professional conflict resolution for businesses across Northern Ontario, from small family operations to larger industrial concerns, fostering productive workplace relationships.

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Community Disputes

Bringing neighbors and community members together to resolve conflicts with respect for our shared northern heritage, values, and the spirit of cooperation.

Serving Northern Ontario and Beyond

From Thunder Bay to Timmins, Sudbury to Sault Ste. Marie

Our mediation practice understands the unique challenges and opportunities of life in Northern Ontario, including any other area of the Province either remotely or in person.

COMING SOON: With sweeping changes coming to the Rules of Civil Procedure, services will soon include mandatory mediations across the Province of Ontario.

With ADR North, there will be active engagement in mediations, while challenging parties to think outside the box in a spirit of compromise.

24+

Years Experience

4+

Years as Judge

15+

Communities Served

High

Success Rate

About Scott T. Croteau

Call to the Bar 2002

Experience & Expertise

Counsel at all levels of court except the Supreme Court of Canada, so far.

4+ years experience as a Judge of Small Claims Court conducting trials, settlement conferences, motions etc.

Mediation and counsel services have included over the years work in Toronto, Ottawa, Milton, Kitchener, Windsor, Guelph, Newmarket, Parry Sound, Sudbury, Timmins, North Bay, Sault Ste Marie, Thunder Bay, Dryden, Hearst, Cochrane, North Bay among others.

Having worked in these regions and developed relationships with counsel and the judiciary in the north, has given Scott Croteau of ADR North the unique perspectives required to resolve disputes.

Professional Memberships

  • Sudbury District Law Association
  • Director at the Advocates Society
  • Cochrane Law Association
  • Canadian Defence Lawyers
  • Law Society of Ontario (LSO)

Comprehensive Legal Background

Scott has worked as counsel at all levels of court with the exception of the Supreme Court.

He has experience at WSIAT, CPP, LAT, acting on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants in every forum including mediations as counsel.

Now as mediator he brings his extensive experience and unique approach that is proactive, making things happen and engaged.

Scott T. Croteau

Scott T. Croteau

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ADR North 2026 Fee Schedule

Transparent Pricing for Professional Mediation Services

Half-Day Mediation

Duration of 3 hours, with up to 2 hours of preparation time

$2,800

Available Time Slots:

Morning: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Afternoon: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Full-Day Mediation

Duration of 7 hours, with up to 3 hours of preparation time

$4,950

Available Time Slot:

All Day: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Additional Terms

  • Additional time is billed at $400.00 per hour, or part thereof, as required
  • Fees are subject to the terms provided in the completed Agreement to Mediate and should be discussed and agreed to prior to providing the executed copy
  • HST and disbursements (i.e.: travel expenses, court reporter, lunch, coffee, etc.) are not included in the above fees
  • For any special requests, please contact info@adrnorth.ca

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellation with at least 15 business days' notice will incur no cancellation fee
  • Cancellation within 15 business days of the mediation is subject to cancellation fees:
  • Half-day bookings: $1,400.00 cancellation fee
  • Full-day bookings: $2,750.00 cancellation fee
  • Cancellation fees are split equally between the parties unless agreed to otherwise

Testimonials

"Scott's extensive experience as both counsel and judge brings invaluable perspective to the mediation process. His proactive approach helped us reach resolution when we thought none was possible."

— Legal Professional, Toronto

"Having worked with Scott on complex commercial matters, I can attest to his ability to think outside the box while maintaining the highest professional standards. His northern Ontario connections are unmatched."

— Corporate Counsel, Sudbury

"Scott's engaged and proactive style made all the difference in our case. He challenged us to find creative solutions and helped bridge what seemed like impossible gaps between the parties."

— Plaintiff's Counsel, Thunder Bay

"As someone who has appeared before Scott and worked with him on mediations, I appreciate his balanced approach and deep understanding of both sides of litigation. He's fair, knowledgeable, and gets results."

— Defence Counsel, Ottawa

"Scott's experience across so many jurisdictions in Ontario gives him unique insight into regional differences and local legal culture. This proved invaluable in our cross-jurisdictional dispute."

— Insurance Adjuster, Timmins

"The combination of Scott's judicial experience and his work as counsel creates the perfect mediator. He understands the process from every angle and knows how to facilitate productive discussions."

— Personal Injury Lawyer, North Bay

Contact Us

ADR North
Phone 705-626-7030

Prefer to discuss your needs before booking? Reach out to us directly and we'll be happy to answer any questions.