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About Us

For more than 30 years, The McCammon Group has been a trusted leader in alternative dispute resolution. Founded with seven Neutrals, the firm has grown to more than 90 retired state and federal judges and experienced attorneys who are carefully selected and rigorously trained. Our Neutrals are committed to helping attorneys resolve disputes with better outcomes, less cost, less time, and less acrimony.

With deep experience across a broad range of legal and organizational disputes, The McCammon Group serves clients throughout Virginia, Washington, DC, Maryland, and nationwide, both remotely and in person.

By the Numbers

30+ Years
ADR leadership and experience
90+ Neutrals
Retired judges and experienced attorneys
30,000+ Cases
Handled in mediation and arbitration
$9+ Billion
In settlements and arbitration awards
Nationwide Reach
Services available in person or remotely

Our History

1995

The McCammon Group opened its doors in Virginia in June 1995. John McCammon “Assembled All-Stars” including Senator William Spong, Hon. Robert Harris, Larry Hoover, John OBrion and Guy Tower. The original name was “McCammon Mediation Group.”

1997

As the company expanded throughout Virginia and brought on more top-flight Neutrals, lawyers and litigants begin to have a better understanding of the meaning of “Mediation” as more and more cases were resolved by our Neutrals.

2001

The McCammon Group expanded its footprint into Washington, DC.

2002

The McCammon Group is selected as one of the Rising 25 (fastest growing small companies) by KPMG, Metro Business, and the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce.

2006

The McCammon Group expanded its footprint into Maryland.

2013

John McCammon was voted one of Virginia’s “Leaders in the Law” and selected as the “Leader of the Year” by Virginia Lawyer’s Weekly.

2015

20th Anniversary Celebration of The McCammon Group with a photo of the Neutrals at The Jefferson Hotel.

2020

The McCammon Group celebrates its 25th anniversary with over 80 Neutrals serving the Mid-Atlantic, The McCammon Group has handled more than 25,000 cases to date.

2025

Anniversary Celebration of the McCammon Group with a photo of the Neutrals at The Jefferson Hotel.

2026

At the beginning  of 2026, John McCammon, founder and long-serving President of The McCammon Group, retired, marking the close of an extraordinary chapter of leadership and service.

“Our core value is our relentless attempt to be excellent.”

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WHAT LAWYERS AND LITIGANTS ARE SAYING:

  • "The mediator was essential to injecting reality into discussions."

  • "A truly excellent job; patient, thorough and helpful in evaluating options."

  • "Scheduling was easy, prompt and efficient."

  • "The mediator was extremely prepared, compassionate, and determined to assist the parties with reaching a resolution."

  • "We were able to settle a highly contentious case after years of litigation just a few weeks before trial."

  • "Great communication and easy to deal with. Excellent all around."

  • "The mediator was fair and understood how to convey the weakness of a case without being judgmental."

  • "I have always been favorably impressed by the Neutrals at The McCammon Group."

  • "The mediator handled a very difficult mediation with patience and humor."

  • "Extraordinary skill and persistence in successfully mediating a very difficult case."

  • "Very efficient and courteous."

  • "Sometimes the human side of these cases leaves the practical side and they seem impossible to settle. Your "never give up" attitude carried the day."

  • "You have rendered invaluable service to me and my clients in the past, and we will continue to call upon you in the future when the need for a highly-skilled professional mediator arises."

  • "The depth and quality of the available mediators is exceptional."

  • "It is always great to use McCammon instead of litigation!"

  • "The quality of your panel members allows choice and comfort in the knowledge that your matter will be fully and fairly heard and resolved."