A clear, structured path to resolution.
Mediation is not informal conversation. It is a disciplined process designed to help parties reach practical agreements.
Often the right step when…
- The parties want to avoid litigation costs
- A neutral, structured process is needed
- Relationships matter
- Multiple parties are involved
- Confidentiality is important
Five deliberate steps.
Neutral Intake
One party calls the office or completes the contact form. I ask only for the nature of the dispute—an internal employment matter, a vendor disagreement, a succession issue—and deliberately avoid discussing the substance with either side to preserve strict neutrality.
Inviting the Other Party
If the referring party wishes to proceed, I contact the other party or parties to confirm their willingness to participate. As with intake, I do not discuss the issues in dispute.
Confidentiality & Counsel
Before mediation, all parties sign a release agreeing to strict confidentiality. Each party may consult independent attorneys beforehand and bring them to the session by mutual agreement—or attend alone and consult counsel by phone before signing any agreement.
The Mediation Session
Mediation is typically scheduled as a single session, lasting anywhere from two hours to a full day. I ask all parties to commit to staying until the matter is resolved in one sitting; follow-up sessions are scheduled only if necessary.
Reaching Agreement
Through a structured process, I guide the parties toward agreement. When every party accepts the terms, the agreement is signed—and may be submitted to court where applicable.
Hourly or flat-fee, by matter.
Services are offered on an hourly or flat-fee basis depending on the complexity and structure of the matter.
Most serious disputes benefit from structured conversation before escalation.
A brief call can determine whether mediation is the appropriate next step.