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, should the matter not be resolved.
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Why Mediate?
A: Mediation is riskfree. It is nonbinding unless a settlement agreement is actually reached. Once signed a settlement agreement is enforceable in court.
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Is Mediation Efficient?
A: The process saves time and money; a majority of mediation cases are resolved in one session, which usually lasts from one to eight hours.
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Does Mediation Work?
A: It avoids lengthy expensive litigation. It can expedite the discovery process, allowing the parties to assess the relative strengths and weaknesses of their case.
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What About Fairness?
A: 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 …
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