Civil Mediation

Civil Mediation is a process in which a neutral person or persons facilitate communication and negotiations between participants to assist them in reaching a mutually acceptable agreement, or a better understanding of each participant’s interests, needs, values and options.

Mediation is more readily scheduled than a court case, and requires a relatively small amount of preparation time.  Mediation generally begins with a joint discussion of the situation, followed by the mediator working with the participants, both together and separately, if appropriate, to resolve concerns.  Many cases are resolved within hours; some require multiple conferences.  Perhaps most important, mediation works!  Statistics show that up to 85% of commercial matters and up to 95% of personal injury matters end in written settlement agreements. 

Types of Disputes and Cases Mediated:

Career fields benefiting from certification as a Civil Mediator include:

Attorneys

Industry experts

Mental Health Professionals

Human Resource Professionals