Negotiated Resolutions For Tough Legal Problems
The phrase cowboy builder springs to mind as you call up the firm that built your house. You tell them about the problems, but they try to disown all responsibility. You tell them you’ll see them in court and slam down the phone. You debated hard before buying new...
Although trees can increase your property value and the enjoyment of your outside spaces, having a tree near your property line can easily lead to conflicts with your neighbor. Whether the tree is on your property and your neighbor trimmed it back in a way that...
Trying to work out a settlement for a legal matter via mediation is usually a faster and less-costly option than having to go through a legal trial. Of course, that only matters if both sides are ready to work toward a resolution. There are a few things that can...
Court cases, by their very design, often feel confrontational. Litigation is an adversarial process. Both sides have different perspectives and different goals. They try to work actively against one another. This is why we often refer to these cases as things that you...
If your workplace has violated your trust and rights, you may be furious and want to file a lawsuit against your employer. One alternative option is to resolve this dispute through the use of a mediator. Mediation for employment law claims can be beneficial because...
When people have any type of upcoming legal case, they often just want to know how fast they can get things resolved. They’re not interested in watching things drag on for longer than necessary. They want to move forward with their lives and, as important as the case...
Mediation is a useful alternative dispute resolution technique that can work in situations ranging from neighborly conflicts to business contract disputes. In mediation, all parties involved in a dispute can work together to find a solution, usually through mutual...
When you think of mediation, you might immediately jump to divorce mediation. It is one type, but did you know that you can use mediation for many other kinds of cases? If you have suffered a personal injury or are making an insurance claim, mediation could also be...
A few years ago, the parties in a business dispute agreed to schedule the matter for mediation. Much to their chagrin, the only available date when all parties could attend was December 22 – three days before Christmas. The case was an acrimonious one, with personal...
For mediation to work in any case, communication is a must. Both sides are trying to keep the case out of court, so they’re sitting down with a mediator to work things out. They have to be able to communicate effectively with each other and also with the mediator...