Coaching | Peace Like A River Mediation Service

Educational Background

Bar Admission

State Bar of Georgia
Christian Legal Society
Member, American Association for Justice, f/k/a American Trial Lawyers Association 1982-2022
Member, Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation Advisory Council, Legislative Subcommittee 1992-2013, Chairman 1992-2008
Member Rules Sub-Committee 2020-2025
Member, Workers’ Compensation Claimants’ Lawyers Section of Georgia Trial Lawyers 1988-2022, Executive Committee Member 1988-2002, Chairman 1989
Member, Georgia Trial Lawyers’ Association 1983-2024
Member, National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives
Governor’s Workers’ Compensation Review Commission 2001
Governor’s Workers’ Compensation Advisory Commission 2002
Former member of Kids’ Chance Board of Directors
Member of the following State Bar sections: Workers’ Compensation, Tort and Insurance, ADR
Certified Peace Sowers Instructor
The Georgia Academy of Mediators and Arbitrators, A Chapter of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
AV Rating in Martindale-Hubbell
Super Lawyers 2017-present

Have you ever felt like you didn’t know where to go or what to do next? Trail Lawyer Coaching will help you find your PATH. Our coaching will assist you in finding clarity, accepting the challenge, and experiencing positive change in your life.

A coach is someone who helps a person of value, not only arrive at their desired destination, but who also assists that person in having a better journey and becoming a better person along the way. Trail Lawyer Coaching is a Biblically rooted method for helping people find their PATH. “Thus says the LORD; ‘stand in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, where the good way is, and walk in it; then you will find rest for your souls” (Jeremiah 6:16). PATH is an acrostic.

Recent Presentations

Ponder the path of your feet, and let all your ways be established” (Proverbs 4:26).

Acknowledge God and the wisdom of your next steps. “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths” (Proverbs 3:5-6).

Take the next step with confidence. “The heart of a man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps” (Proverbs 16:9). “For we walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7).

Have highlights and hallelujahs at the journey’s end. “I will lift up my eyes to the hills – from whence comes my help? My help comes from the LORD, Who made heaven and earth” (Psalm 121:1-2). “The LORD has done great things for us, and we are glad. Bring back our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the South. Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy. He who continually goes forth weeping, bearing seed for sowing, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him” (Psalm 126:3-6). “Blessed is every one who fears the LORD, who walks in His ways” (Psalms 128:1-2). Notice the three preceding passages all come from the Songs of Ascents. Up is not easy, but it is worth it!

Stephen Garner will guide you through this process using his training as an Advanced RW Life Coach in one-hour sessions. The limited-time, introductory rate is:

Individual sessions - $100 each;

Five session package - $425;

Ten session package - $800.

Sessions may be via Zoom or in person.

Be on the lookout for individual and group sessions in nature (Wilderness Wellness Coaching) beginning this fall. Take a mountain hike, a waterfall wander, or a wisdom walk. More information to follow in the near future.