Mediation Process

Mediation is a cost-effective alternative to the traditional grievance and litigation process. It is a confidential process, usually voluntary, that ensures that the outcome of the decision-making process remains in the hands of parties in the dispute. Mediation provides the opportunity for the parties to discuss their issues, clear up misunderstandings, identify separate and mutual interests, and find areas of agreement without the risk and expensive cost of litigation.

 

The mediation process is intended to tap the parties' wisdom, unlock creativity, bring about hope, loosen deadlocks, and promote understanding, cooperation and joint problem solving.

 

Mediation can be done in-office or virtually. Virtual mediations have become more popular and cost effective than traditional in-office mediations because they allow the parties to engage in mediation from anywhere in the world without the need to travel. I can conduct virtual mediations, where the disputing parties can be separated into separate virtual breakout rooms where I move between each room. This practice can be effective especially in heavily contested matters. Feel free to call us today to discuss the mediation process and how you would like to conduct mediation.

Mediation Benefits

  • Mediation is generally received to be a fair and effective form of alternative dispute resolution.
  • Mediation allows the parties to maintain control over the development of any agreement.
  • Compliance with an agreement reached in mediation is often higher than with an external decision.
  • Mediation is a confidential process unless the parties mutually agree otherwise.
  • The process fosters understanding and cooperation often resulting in improved relationships.

    • Role of Mediator?

    The mediator provides a safe environment, constructively frames the important issues and provides support for the development of a mutually acceptable solution for the disputing parties.

    HOA Mediation

    Disputes between homeowners and associations are often times resolved at mediation. Mediation is a way for the homeowner or the association and its active members to meet to resolve a dispute without the expensive costs of litigation.

    Real Estate Mediation

    Disputes arising from Real Estate matters, whether it is a from a landlord tenant dispute to a boundary dispute, such disputes can be resolved by way of mediation. We handle a wide variety of Real Estate disputes, including, among other things, the following:

    • Homeowner Association Disputes (“HOA”) • Landlord Tenant Issues • Real Estate Contract Disputes • Mortgage Disputes • Evictions • Disposition of Real Property • Foreclosures • Boundary Disputes

    Debt Collection Mediation

    Disputes between a creditor, lender or collection company and a borrower or debtor can be resolved at mediation. Collections matters are often resolved via mediation very quickly compared to expensive and time-consuming litigation. We handle a wide variety of debt collection mediations, including, but not limited to the following:

    • Personal Loans • Credit Card Debts • Student Loan Debts • Medical Debts • Business Lines of Credit • Unsecured Business Debt