Don Schapira, Q.Med, PM, CDS, founded Fresh Start Mediation in 2014 because he believed that there was a better way to overcome conflict in the Family Room, Board Room and the Class Room. 

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After his own divorce in 2008, Don experienced the pitfalls of the traditional divorce process.  With his deep financial background learned through 15 years on Bay Street, Don is dedicated to ensuring the best models to ensure your Fresh Start. He will work with you to provide the information you need to make the financial decisions you want during this transition.

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Sharpening  his skills through Harvard, Cornell and Northwestern Universities, coupled with helping hundreds of families come to healthy solutions, Don has found a balanced, successful approach to securing your Fresh Start.

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Don has also pledged himself to many charitable organizations in the local community, working with Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Peer Mediation and Skills Training as well as Businesses For Calgary Kids. 

 

Staying true to his desire to grow the world of ADR, Don also works with ADRIA, is a Board Member with Alberta Family Mediation Society and acts as Executive Director for the Alberta Arbitration and Mediation Society.

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Don's background, tireless commitment and knowledge will help him understand your needs, so you can achieve the agreement you want.