Mediation Services
Mediation is a method of dispute resolution involving a neutral third party who aids the parties in reaching a mutually agreeable solution. The process of mediation is purely voluntary, collaborative in nature, and confidential. However, mediation agreements are just as binding as other contracts and can be helpful for any type of dispute.
The benefits of mediation over litigation as a means to dispute resolution include:
- Cost savings
- More rapid settlements
- More flexible process
- More satisfactory and creative outcomes
- Higher rate of compliance
- Better preservation of relationships
- Improvement of participants’ communication and conflict resolution skills
Mediation will not be a good choice for:
- one of the parties is abusive
- the issue is criminal in nature
- there are more than two parties involved
- a public pronouncement of rights is the desired outcome
Dayna Wheatley is a certified mediator and can help you determine whether mediation would be the best option for your case.
