Mediation is a voluntary dispute resolution process
in which a neutral third person ( a "Mediator")
meets with the parties, and assists them in reaching
a settlement of their dispute. A mediator will work
with both parties to obtain a global resolution
of all issues. Our mediators are seasoned professionals
with have conducted mediations and participated
in mediations to understand all sides of the process.
HOW
LONG WILL MEDIATION TAKE?
There is no set time on how long mediation will
take. Mediation is task oriented with a goal of
reaching agreement. This agreement may be reached
in a very short time in situations where mediating
parties are already at a very high level of agreement
and are able to specifically describe that agreement.
In situations where there are a number of "open
issues" (either disputed issues or issues that
have not been well considered), the mediation will
take a bit longer. Often mediation is concluded
in a single session. On complex matters it may take
multiple sessions
WHAT
IS THE VALUE OF MEDIATION?
It is the most cost effective method of resolving disputes
and the least stressful comparing to a Court trial. In
addition to the financial and emotional savings of mediation,
participants are able to fashion their own agreement which
is sensitive and responsive to perceived equities and
desired outcomes. The result is that the work product
of mediation, the Memorandum of Understanding, provides
a comprehensive resolution in terms mediating parties
understand and believe in. This results in a commitment
to the agreement which has been shown to enhance future
compliance by providing a cooperative atmosphere for performance
of the terms of agreement.
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WHAT
ARE OUR CHANCES FOR SUCCESS IN MEDIATION? A significant
number of parties reach comprehensive resolution, with
the remaining issues reaching at least some significant
substantive resolution.
WHAT IF WE DON'T REACH AGREEMENT?
In the event no agreement is reached in mediation, other
settlement options can be explored. Even unsuccessful
mediating parties often seem to obtain substantial benefit
from having had the opportunity to fully communicate and
by having given it their best effort prior to recognizing
that attorney negotiation or litigation may be inevitable.
WHO PAYS FOR
THE MEDIATION?
Responsibility for the mediation fees needs to be decided
between mediation participants. The key, however, is that
the parties themselves agree upon the division of the
fee in whatever way seems fairest and most appropriate.
WHAT CAN I DO TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL MEDIATION?
Perhaps the most important thing any mediating party can
do to ensure a satisfying and successful mediation experience
is to prepare for the mediation discussions by seeking
clarity as to individual desired outcomes and perceived
standards of fairness. Being able to listen to the other
party's point of view, even when you don't agree with
it, will allow you to develop options that meet both of
your needs. It is in the ability to see the whole picture
from both perspectives that a mutually satisfying agreement.
Maryland
mediation lawyers understand mediation process and how
it works.
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