What is mediation?

Mediation is...
▪ a process in which a neutral third party encourages and helps disputing parties reach agreements that are mutually acceptable.
▪ generally much less expensive than using attorneys to negotiate a settlement or litigate a case in court.
▪ a non-adversarial process that promotes preservation of the relationship between the parties.
▪ the most likely way for parties to obtain a mutually satisfying settlement.
▪ a way for parties to choose their own resolutions and to be in control of the outcome of their case.