Mediation Services

Mediation is a voluntary process where a neutral third party, the mediator, helps two sides in a dispute communicate and reach an agreement they can both live with. Unlike litigation, there's no judge deciding who wins and who loses. Instead, you and the other party work together, with guidance, to find a resolution that actually addresses what each of you needs.

Mediation services can be used for a wide range of disputes, and the right approach depends on what you're dealing with. Below are the areas of practice, each with more detail on how mediation applies to that specific situation.

Why Choose Mediation

• Cost-effective. Mediation is typically a fraction of the cost of litigation, since it requires far fewer billable hours, court appearances, and filings.
• Faster. Most disputes that would take months or years in court can be resolved in one or a few sessions.
• Confidential. What's discussed in mediation stays private, unlike court proceedings, which become part of the public record.
• You control the outcome. Rather than a judge or jury deciding for you, both sides work toward an agreement together.
• Preserves relationships. Especially important in family, business, and neighbor disputes where the parties may need an ongoing relationship after the matter is resolved.

How It Works

The process is simple: contact us, schedule a session, and mediate. Before your session, both parties review and sign an Agreement to Mediate that outlines confidentiality and the ground rules for the process. There's no separate consultation step to schedule first, you can go straight from reaching out to getting a session on the calendar.