Dave Mc Donald, President
David McDonald
David McDonald is a founder of the Mediation Center of Hampton Roads and a former mediator for the Virginia Beach Commonwealth’s Attorney. And has been teaching mediator training for 16 years
A noted speaker on consumer and business issues, he has effectively resolved more disputes in Hampton Roads using mediation than any other mediator in the field. In 1994, Dave founded the Virginia Beach Courts mediation program; a program which provides mediation services for the court users in that city.
Dave received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Pittsburgh and his Master of Public Administration, with an emphasis in Conflict Resolution, from Old Dominion University. Back in 1993 Dave became one of the first certified mediators in Virginia. Dave is President of the Colonial Place and Riverview Civic Leagues. David is also on the Board of the Ghent Business Association, and is a former member of the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board. Read More
Linda Nimershiem, Mediator
Linda Nimershiem
Linda Nimershiem is a certified mediator with the Mediation Center of Hampton Roads and has an extensive history in domestic violence and victim advocacy.
Linda is a dedicated mediator who focuses on family mediations; specifically custody, visitation, and child support. Along with her mediation duties, she is the SAFE Program, Friends of the Norfolk Juvenile Court Program Coordinator. With that position, she supervises staff, interns, and volunteers advocating for victims of domestic violence through the court process. She also assists with initiating Preliminary and Permanent Protective Orders, Bond Hearings and Criminal Trials. Linda also provides training on Family Violence and the Court Process for the Norfolk Police and the community. Read More