HIGH COMPLEXITY
Experience
Decades of professional experience navigating negotiations of all types. He's highly knowledgeable and passionate about supporting others through mediation and very attentive to small details.
Empathy
Many mediations as a party (divorce, EEOC, NLRB, civil litigation, etc.) creating a deep understanding of the fundamentals of mediation and empathy for your experience.
Education & Certifications
A strong educational foundation with an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Joe has extensive leadership and personality training and is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA). He was trained at Northwestern University in divorce mediation.
Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence to help you navigate your divorce most effectively, calmly, and confidently guiding you through what can often be emotional conversations.
Interpersonal Skills
A 20+ year business background of which 15 years were as CEO of a complex business with more than 1,000 employees. Flexibility, active listening skills and patience during the problem solving process are key areas where Joe excels.
At Lighthouse, no case is too complex. We have the experience, skills, and intellect to help you navigate even the most complex situations financially or otherwise, including high net worth. You'll work with our principal mediator, Joe Oberweis.
Joe's qualifications include: