Why am I asked for the other person's information before I can schedule a consultation?

When you contact my office, we will have to make sure I would not have a conflict of interest in meeting with you.  For example, if I have represented your opposing party in the past, I will likely not be able to represent you or serve as a mediator in your case.  My office will do a conflicts check to make sure we do not have a conflict of interest in meeting with you.