MEDIATION

WHAT IS MEDIATION?

Mediation is a collaborative, voluntary process that allows for confidential dispute resolution entirely outside of the court system.

With the help of a neutral third party known as a mediator, the process will focus on respect, courtesy and equity for all parties. Cooperation is key, as mediation does not aim for choosing one side or the other, or crowing “winners” and creating “losers” - rather, its aim is to help parties mutually arrive at a binding solution where everyone can go home happy and satisfied with the results reached.

MEDIATION, ARBITRATION AND LITIGATION - A COMPARISON

MEDIATION

ARBITRATION

LITIGATION

Final, consensual agreement made together by both parties that takes into account their wants, needs and future goals
Guarantee of full confidentiality available
Mediation can be done on your schedule and pace and require no extra costs beyond proceedings themselves
Fully voluntary for all parties at all stages of mediation, and process can be ended at any time without consequence

LITIGATION

ARBITRATION

LITIGATION

Final, imposed decision by a judge made without input from parties or consideration of context specific to them
No guarantee of record of dispute being private or inaccessible to the general public
Long wait times between proceedings, expensive due to retainers and hourly rates for legal professionals
Obligatory for certain parties

ARBITRATION

Final, imposed decision by an arbitrator(s) made without input from parties or consideration of context specific to them
Guarantee of full confidentiality available
Arbitration can be done on your schedule and pace and require no extra costs beyond proceedings themselves
Fully voluntary for all parties at all stages of arbitration, and process can be ended at any time without consequence

MEDIATION

WHAT IS MEDIATION?

MEDIATION, ARBITRATION AND LITIGATION - A COMPARISON

MEDIATION

ARBITRATION

LITIGATION

LITIGATION

ARBITRATION

LITIGATION

ARBITRATION

ARBITRATION

ARBITRATION

MEDIATION RESOURCES AND INFORMATION

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