Mediation

Discover Solutions

Mediation is an informal process in which a neutral third party (mediator) assists the opposing parties to reach a voluntary, negotiated resolution to conflicts or disputes. It saves time, money, and emotional energy. It avoids the costs and time of litigation.

 

Mediation allows the participants to create and control their own outcomes. Under the mediator's guidance, real solutions can begin.

 

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Manage Conflict...
Maintain Working Relationships...
Communicate...
Resolve Disputes...
Avoid Litigations...

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Advantages of Mediation 

• Fair and Neutral
  Parties have an equal say in the process and decide settlement terms, not the mediator. There is no determination of guilt or innocence in the process.


• Saves Time and Money
  Mediation can occur early in the conflict, and many mediations are completed in one meeting. Legal or other representation is allowed but not required.


• Confidential
  Information disclosed during mediation will not be revealed to anyone, according to laws governing mediation.


• Avoids Litigation
  Lengthy litigation CAN be avoided. Mediation costs much less than a lawsuit and avoids the uncertainty of judicial outcome.


• Fosters Cooperation
  Mediation fosters a problem solving approach to complaints which helps maintain working relationships. With litigation, even if a verdict is obtained, the underlying problems may remain.


• Improves Communication
  Mediation provides a neutral and confidential setting where both parties can openly discuss their views on the underlying dispute. Enhanced communication can lead to mutually satisfactory resolutions.


• You Design your own Solution
  A neutral third party assists the parties in reaching a voluntary, mutually beneficial resolution. Parties decide the outcome, not unknown judges or jurors.


• Everyone Wins
  Experience shows that almost all parties who used mediation would use it again if offered.

 

When Does Mediation Work?

• civil cases about to go to trial
  
• couples getting a divorce
  
• workplace conflict
  
• neighborhood/HOA dispute
  
• contract disagreement
  
• almost ANY conflict

The decision to mediate is completely voluntary. Mediation gives the parties the opportunity to discuss the issues raised in the dispute, clear up misunderstandings, determine the underlying interests or concerns, find areas of agreement and, ultimately, to incorporate those areas of agreements into resolutions. A mediator does not resolve the charge or impose a decision on the parties. Instead, the mediator helps the parties to agree on a mutually acceptable resolution. The mediation process is strictly confidential. Information disclosed during mediation will not be revealed to anyone.

 

Mediation Fee Schedule *
Mediation fees are based on a fixed amount per party per day. A mediation day usually begins at 9:30 a.m. and continues until completed. An additional charge will be assessed if mediation continues past 7:00 p.m. A working lunch is provided.
The mediation fee is based upon: 

1. the number of parties, 
2. whether single or co-mediation is used and
3. amount of preparation/document review. All parties represented by the same attorney are considered one party for the mediation fee.*

Basic mediation fees, per party, and subject to items listed above are:

2 parties $500

3 Parties  $450

4 Parties $400

 

One-half day mediations, when appropriate, will begin at 1:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. and the fees will be $300/2 Parties and $250/3 Parties.

 

Find out more about mediation

If you would like to discuss how mediation will work for you, please contact Tiffany Carnes at 512-615-2400.  You can find out more about the process of mediation, costs, and advantages to using alternative dispute resolution.

 

Mediations will be conducted at the comfortable downtown offices of Tiffany Carnes or at another agreed upon location.

 

Spanish speaking mediation services available.

 

 

 

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