Mediation & Arbitration Law

Most people come to mediation because they are unable to agree. They are looking to the special talents of the mediator, and the experience of the mediator to assist them in reaching an agreement. Sometimes, emotions are high between the parties and they are unable to communicate with each...

Mediation is always a good option at any type of case. Mediation can occur in circuit civil cases, family law cases and even in appellate cases. Mediation is a great option that will take some stress out of your life if you’re able to settle. It would also save...

Mediation is an alternate dispute resolution process that is utilized by the court because it has proven to be beneficial. The mediation is conducted by a neutral, an unbiased third-party, the mediator, to assist you and the other party in reaching a resolution. The mediator does not make a decision...

If you mediate, an attorney is not required. However, if you have an attorney, it’s important for your attorney to come to mediation with you. Your attorney will be able to offer you legal advice and his or her opinion during the mediation. However, if you do not have...

It is important to prepare for your mediation. If you have a lawyer, you should meet with your lawyer before you come to mediation to go over the facts of your case and to identify your goals in your case. If you do not have a lawyer, it may...

Circuit civil mediation can help your case in that you can actually wind up settling your entire case at mediation. That would of course save you some time and money. Also, if you’re not even able to resolve the entire case, sometimes cases are resolved in part. This also...