Conflicts are bound to arise in a bustling business landscape. But these disputes don't have to spell doom for valuable partnerships. Mediation offers a powerful tool to resolve disagreements while keeping relationships intact. This approach can benefit companies with...
Mediation
4 tips for preparing for business mediation
Mediation is a popular alternative dispute resolution (ADR) method and is particularly effective in helping parties reach mutually agreeable solutions without the expense and formality of court proceedings. If you are considering mediation for resolving a business...
Can mediation save your business partnership?
You're probably familiar with the old saying, "Don't burn your bridges." Unfortunately, some disputes escalate to a point where preserving any sort of relationship is lost. Before letting a conflict with your business partner turn into a lawsuit, you may want to...
Can ADR approaches work for real estate disputes?
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) approaches allow those who are involved in disputes to potentially reach a resolution to their issues while avoiding the costs, stress and “winner-take-all” risk of litigation. When utilized thoughtfully in informed and supported...
Who assigns the mediator in business dispute settlements?
Mediation is a dispute resolution method that allows businesses to settle issues among themselves, while saving business relations, time and money. However, despite it providing parties control over the settlement terms, mediation requires a neutral third party to...
Can I force the other party to mediate?
Mediation has become a popular method for resolving complex business disputes in Georgia. Previously, when a business conflict arose, the preferred and typical remedy was to file a lawsuit and head to court. But in recent years many businesses have realized the...
Is mediation possible if the dispute is pending in court?
When conflicts arise, some people would initially consider bringing the dispute to court, this being the traditional method for resolution. However, throughout the years, alternative nonlitigation avenues have become available for conflict resolution, one of which is...
What is preventative mediation?
There are many benefits to using mediation to resolve a business, real estate or estate planning dispute, many of which you may already know. Mediation can save you time and money compared with traditional litigation, as well as help you maintain your professional...
How do I know if my mediator is behaving unethically?
Mediation can be a great way to resolve a business or real estate dispute. The litigation process is often expensive, time consuming and can leave you stressed and unhappy. When you choose mediation to resolve your dispute, you potentially save time and money. You...
Can I settle my case without going through the trial process?
You have a legal dispute with someone, but is your only option to go through the entire trial process where you will face the other party in court before a judge? The trial process can be lengthy, costly and stressful. Two other options for dispute resolution that may...