I'm delighted to join MWI's Divorce and Family Panel

Alan Jacobs is a divorce mediator with MWI in Falmouth, MA serving the communities, and surrounding areas, of Upper Cape Cod. He brings over 25 years of experience helping individuals and organizations resolve conflict. Alan professionally trained with MWI in 1997 and later with Cape Mediation. He has also completed advanced Divorce Mediation Training and the Barnstable County Bar Association’s Family and Probate Conciliation Training.

Alan is a member of the Academy of Professional Family Mediators and a founder and director of the Cape & Islands Mediation Collaborative, Inc. Alan currently assists individuals, groups and businesses in resolving conflicts and legal disputes as a private mediator through Falmouth Mediation, MWI and the Cape & Islands Mediation Collaborative and in the Barnstable and Nantucket County Courts with Cape Mediation.

Through his relationships with MWI, the Cape & Islands Mediation Collaborative, Cape Mediation, and adjunct professionals on the Upper Cape, Alan works in partnership with other experienced mediators and experts with diverse backgrounds including legal proficiency in family law, divorce, bankruptcy, litigation and probate matters, accounting and tax advising, financial planning, real estate, business evaluation, banking, mental health counseling, and agricultural, community and environmental issues to help his clients make their own responsible decisions to resolve matters and find the best solution for all concerned.

“I believe mediation is frequently a better alternative to resolve conflicts than traditional legal actions. Mediation has proven to be more cost effective, less stressful, and faster than litigation. Mediation allows people to talk with each other in an atmosphere of dignity and mutual respect and gives them the freedom to come to an agreement that is tailored to their needs.”

Alan holds a Masters of Education and a Masters of Regional Planning from the University of Massachusetts and has had special training as a Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming. He is a third-degree black belt in Tang Soo Do and teacher at the Seven Stars Academy of Martial Arts, a member of the Falmouth School District's Technology Advisory Board, and the Mullen Hall School Council. Alan moved to Falmouth in1974 were he still lives with his wife and son.

What Clients have to say about Alan:
“I deeply respect and admire Alan for his honesty, candor, decisiveness, sense of humor, and his attention to individuals’ needs. Alan has the innate ability to think “outside the box” and analyze a situation from various viewpoints. He would encourage critical thinking and illuminate ideas by asking thought-provoking questions. That style really brought out the best in us as there was a tremendous amount of respect and trust that guided us to make the right decisions and develop creative ways of solving issues.”

“Alan was graceful in his negotiations for, and in support of, both parties. He offered creative, forward-thinking ideas, and was rigorous in his research. He is resourceful, intelligent, and well-mannered, with a true professional affect. Alan’s demeanor and coaching approach encouraged our growth and inspired us to exceed our expectations. I highly recommend him to anyone.”