Why should you choose mediation:

Rather than leaving an outcome in the hands of a court, Mediation is a viable option in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).  Mediation allows parties to actively participate in developing a solution to their dispute.  Mediation may potentially preserve relationships and enables a resolution tailored to the situation.  Mediation is often quicker than litigation and encourages open communication between parties fomenting a mutually acceptable outcome. 

Key reasons to choose mediation:

1. Mediation is fair and neutral.

Parties have an equal say in the process and they, not the mediator, decide the terms of the settlement. There is no determination of guilt or innocence in the process.

2. Mediation saves time and money.

Mediation usually occurs early in the ADR process, and many mediations are completed in one meeting. Legal or other representation is optional but not required.

3. Mediation is confidential.

Parties sign a confidentiality agreement. Information disclosed during mediation will not be revealed to anyone other than the parties involved.

4. Mediation avoids litigation.

Mediation frequently costs less than a lawsuit and avoids the uncertainty of a judicial outcome.

5. Mediation fosters cooperation.

Mediation fosters a problem-solving approach to complaints and disruptions may be reduced helping maintain positive relationships between parties involved in a dispute.

6. Mediation improves communication.

Mediation provides a neutral and confidential setting in which the parties may openly discuss their views on the underlying dispute. Enhanced communication can lead to mutually satisfactory resolutions.

7. Mediation allows you to design your own solution.

A neutral third party assists the parties in reaching a voluntary, mutually beneficial resolution. Mediation can resolve all issues important to the parties, not just the underlying legal dispute.