Mediation is not litigation, although mediation is often used to resolve disputes in litigation. Mediator meets with parties to the dispute and their counsel to determine how to best assist them in resolving the dispute. The mediator may meet with the parties together and separately to discuss issues and explore settlement alternatives. This process typically continues for several hours and can sometimes require multiple sessions with the mediator to resolve the dispute.

Cost Effective. Mediation is an affordable alternative to reduce the legal fees and costs associated with traditional and protracted litigation.

Expediency. Mediation facilitates solution-oriented communications that save time and avoid unnecessary delays associated with adversarial processes.

Confidentiality. Mediation can be conducted in complete privacy thereby affording you an opportunity to explore innovative solutions to resolve conflict and preserve relationships. The Confidentiality of the process is always protected.

Creative Solutions. Often, the earlier settlement discussions are initiated, the more flexibility exists to create workable solutions. With mediation there is greater latitude to structure settlements that cannot be found through traditional court processes.

Personal Choice. Through your participation, you have a choice in how your process is structured and how the solution is generated.