Mediation is a process…
Parties in dispute choose a mediator, an impartial person, who helps them reach
their mutually-acceptable settlement.
Mediation is an
alternative…
It is available to resolve disputes in such diverse areas as family
relationships, accidents, banking, finance and commerce, consumer contracts,
insurance, leases, real estate, marine, and transportation.
Mediation is recommended…
Judges and Lawyers suggest mediation as an alternative to litigation. In many
cases, through mediation, the parties reach agreement, thus saving themselves
emotional and financial costs.
Mediation is a first step…
It is one way of reaching a mutually acceptable settlement. If agreement cannot
be achieved, the parties still can take other action such as arbitration or
other legal proceedings.
Mediation is faster…
The process can begin immediately whereas disputes settled in court often take
years.
Mediation is private…
You do not have to reveal your personal concerns in an open court of law.
Mediation costs less…
If both parties want to reach a settlement through mediation, the skill of the
mediator can help them reach a solution in a short time.
Mediation can create good
will…
A mutually acceptable solution to a dispute lets both parties be winners and
respect each other.
"Discourage litigation. Persuade your
neighbors to compromise whenever you can. Point out to them how the nominal
winner is often a real loser - in fees, expenses and waste of time."
Abraham Lincoln
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