JONATHAN COOPER

 


Jon commenced work with Cooper Mediation Inc. in 2014. He has an insatiable appetite and passion for mediation and conflict-resolution that stems back to his early years. He has mediated over 1,600 civil disputes.

Jon devotes 100% of his professional time to mediating primarily, but not exclusively, in the areas of personal injury and insurance. He has extensive experience in mediating claims relating to Motor Vehicle Accidents (Tort & Accident Benefits), Occupiers’ Liability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and Critical Illness, Subrogation, Professional Negligence and Product Liability.

Jon received his Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Guelph, where he majored in Accounting. He trained extensively with the Stitt Feld Handy Group and has attended and presented at numerous industry-sponsored educational programs. In 2019, he was inducted as a Distinguished Fellow of the International Academy of Mediators (IAM). In 2022, he was inducted to the Ontario Chapter of the Canadian Academy of Distinguished Neutrals. Both the IAM and CADN are invitation-only organizations consisting of the most successful commercial mediators who must adhere to the highest practice and ethical qualifications.

Jon’s approach to each mediation may vary but his commitment to keeping the parties at the table and his determination to help the participants is constant and resolute. He routinely hears, “I didn’t think this would settle, but you didn’t give up and got it done.”

Outside of work, Jon is a family-man at heart. He loves spending time with his wife and son. He enjoys staying active through playing sports, being particularly fond of golf, baseball, basketball and squash.

Contact Jon at: jon@coopermediation.ca or (647) 993-2667.

TESTIMONIALS

 


“It was a 2 pm afternoon mandatory mediation. Seven parties involved. My client was facing two deductibles and threshold arguments. By 630, I was more than ready to call it a day. Jon convinced me to keep working at it,  as he saw a light at the end of the tunnel. By 830, the offer was now within the range of reasonableness and we could settle the case. Jon kept working with everyone until we got everything done.” – Senior Plaintiff Lawyer

“I thought you did an amazing job. I have told several people about the good work you did. I didn’t think Acme Insurer would settle but you didn’t give up and got it done. That will take you very far in this business.” – Senior Defence Lawyer

Cooper, Jonathan T. “Mediation For Claims Professionals – Part 1.” WP Magazine, February 2022, pages 8-19. Available at: https://www.oiaa.com/wp-content/uploads/Feb-2022-WP-150dpi.pdf#page=8.

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