What is Mediation? Mediation is a voluntary process in which
people in dispute meet with a neutral third party (a "mediator")
who guides them through a structured and confidential
negotiation. The goals of mediation include: - clarifying the
needs and desires of each party; - establishing common
understanding of important information; and - reaching an
informed and mutually agreeable solution. Why choose mediation?
It works. People who mediate reach agreements about 70 percent
of the time. People who try mediation generally value the
opportunity to explain their perspective to the other party.
Mediation can help people in conflict preserve good relations,
and it provides a chance to find creative solutions rather than
remain stuck in a tug-of-war. Mediation Services Compared to
litigation, mediation is: - Quicker – mediations can generally
be scheduled within a couple weeks, while trials are often
scheduled a year after filing the case. - Cheaper – our
mediations are free; litigation can cost many thousands o