Mediation

Litigating disputes in the judicial system takes a substantial financial and emotional toll on both the parties to the litigation and the judicial system itself. Increasingly, parties have turned to mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution to avoid the expense and delay typically involved in litigation.

Several of our attorneys are trained in dispute resolution and serve as neutral mediators to a wide variety of litigants. Through this process, parties are provided with an opportunity to arrive at a mutually acceptable settlement with the assistance of a neutral mediator. Parties to a dispute will be given the opportunity to speak with the mediator both privately and collectively. The mediator will identify the issues in question, and explore and negotiate the strengths and weaknesses of each party’s case, as well as settlement options which might help resolve the dispute. All communications to the mediator during the course of the mediation are confidential and will not be discussed with other parties unless so authorized. Unlike litigation or even binding arbitration, the mediator does not decide how a dispute is to be resolved. The parties reach their own resolution. Our attorney-mediators are known for their skill in resolving disputes and their overall breadth of experience in different practice areas.