why mediate?

Mediation is a guided negotiation process with an impartial third party resulting in resolution of disputes.  Settling disputes through mediation can save money, preserve relationships and leave both parties in a better state of mind.  Mediators are trained in working with difficult situations and act as a neutral facilitator, they support each party through the process. Successful Mediation can lay the groundwork for collaborative, non-confrontational problem solving and preserve relationships that matter to you.

Advantages of Mediation:

It’s productive – Meditations result in long-term satisfactory resolution.

It’s cost effective – Mediation is vastly less expensive than a typical lawsuit. The court process is expensive and unpredictable.

It’s quick and convenient – Meditations are scheduled at mutually agreeable times and locations taking into consideration everyone’s busy daily schedules.  Mediation usually takes a few days or weeks, whereas court cases can take months or years.

Greater flexibility and Control– each party is directly involved in the responsibility and authority in coming to an agreement.  You have choices in resolution rather than giving that power over to a court of law.

Preservation of relationships – whether it is your neighbor, your employer or your former spouse.  Mediation looks to the future and helps resolve the conflict not the relationship.

Excellent results and Higher Satisfaction – mediation is result based and participants in mediation report higher satisfaction because of their active involvement in the process.

Privacy – Meditations are confidential, unlike court cases which are public record.