Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution, which involves resolving disputes between two or more parties. The process of mediation is confidential and private, and participation is on a voluntary basis (unless there is a court order requiring the parties to engage in mediation before moving forward with arbitration or litigation). The meditation process is not mandatory or binding, so the parties are not obligated to any contract or agreements ‘until’ a mutually-acceptable agreement is reached and a binding settlement agreement is signed by ‘both’ parties. 

A mediator’s role is to help to successfully facilitate and manage disputes by providing cost-effective, efficient, and impartial ways to resolving conflicts. Mediation can be facilitative, narrative, transformative and evaluative; Mediators will determine which technique is more effective to allow the parties to create their own agreements. Keep in mind, mediation has the potential to avoid months or even years of litigation, and also help to maintain a relationship between parties.

Examples of disputes handled by mediation: Landlord/Tenant/Property Disputes, Co-worker Disputes, School Conflicts Disputes, Harassment Disputes, Family Disputes, Neighbor Disputes, Child Custody/Support/Visitation Disputes, Civil Disputes (Debt, Personal and Business), Criminal Disputes ( Assaults), Breach of Contracts Disputes and Many More.