When your business faces a conflict, the prospect of going to court to resolve your differences can be downright daunting. The cost, time and effort all involved with litigation can be draining, and in many cases can cause significant disruptions to your business. In...
Mediation
What is mediation?
When Georgia residents think of attorneys, they often think of going to court and arguing the two sides to a lawsuit. While many legal matters resolve this way, litigation is not the only path available to individuals with conflicts under the law. Mediation is an...
Mediation as a cost-effective method of dispute resolution
Getting a business off the ground can be a challenge. Even a Georgia resident with the best idea may struggle to find financing and partners to help them grow their fledgling entity. Many businesses fail within their first few years, and those that do survive often...
How does mediation work?
Mediation can be a useful in a variety of different circumstances. Parties to a legal dispute should be familiar with the multitude of potential benefits associated with the mediation process to help parties resolve a legal dispute. Benefits of the mediation process...
Is mediation or arbitration right for my case?
Mediation and arbitration are methods of alternative dispute resolution, or ADR. Both are designed to keep parties out of the courtroom and involve the help of a neutral third party. Instead of attending multiple hearings and preparing for and attending trial, ADR...
What are the benefits of mediation?
Mediation is an option to consider to solve a variety of different types of legal disputes. Mediation has a number of different benefits parties to a legal dispute should be familiar with. Mediation is an alternative to traditional litigation which can be costly and...
Why you may want to consider business mediation
Owning a business means making decisions every day. But when a topic like business duties or workplace contention rears up, it is not just about decisions — it is about discussions. The conflict that may arise from these issues can eat at everyone involved. Forbes...
Have a dispute? Need resolution?
Virtual and/or in-person mediation is a great option! Many people are taking advantage of alternative ways of resolving disputes these days. Not all disputes need to be submitted to a judge or jury for resolution. Sometimes, with the assistance of a mediator, disputes...
Should I consider mediation to resolve community issues?
Communities all across America face problems that can often make it uncomfortable for families to live, work and attend school. Many of these are often related to demographic factors such as race, national origin and economic status. Even when it does not lead to...
Is Mediation Right For Your Case?
Mediation is a way of resolving legal disputes outside of the courtroom. If both parties agree to mediation, neither must appear in court. The mediator serves as a facilitator of the negotiations, offering legal information so that the parties can reach an agreement...