Mediation
Benefits of Mediation
- The dispute outcome is controlled by the participants
- Scheduling is easy and flexible
- Private and confidential
- Less expensive and quicker than a trial
- Informal with few rules
- Does not require attorneys
- Allows participants to find creative solutions that a court may not order
- Resolution is voluntary, even if the court has ordered mediation
- Agreement is enforceable by the court, if confirmed in a written and signed document
Mediation is available for all kinds of issues whether or not a court case is filed, including:
- Contract Disputes
- Landlord/Tenant Matters
- Personal Injury Disputes
- Estate, Guardianship and Probate
- Family Issues
- Protection Orders
- Real Estate Matters
- Homeowners Associations and Neighbor Issues
- Employment Disputes
- Cases Filed in Small Claims, County, District, Domestic and Probate Courts