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New York Alternative Dispute Resolution FAQs

• Why mediate?
  Mediation is risk­free. It is non­binding unless a settlement agreement is actually reached. Once signed a settlement agreement is enforceable in court.
• Is mediation confidential?
  The sessions are informal and are not tape­recorded or transcribed. Information disclosed at any time during mediation cannot be revealed in future litigation, … more
• Is mediation efficient?
  The process saves time and money; a majority of mediation cases are resolved in one session, which usually lasts from one to eight hours.
• Does mediation work?
  It avoids lengthy expensive litigation. It can expedite the discovery process, allowing the parties to assess the relative strengths and weaknesses of their case.
• What about fairness?
  Mediators are professionally trained, neutral third parties who have no interest in the outcome. Their role is to help the parties resolve the dispute. Unlike … more

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