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Mediation is a process where a neutral
person, called a mediator, assists the parties to achieve a resolution
of all of the issues to the parties' mutual satisfaction.
Mediation allows the parties to stay in control. In mediation, the
decision-making rests with the parties, and not with a judge or the
mediator.
Mediation takes place at the convenience of the parties in the privacy
of someone's office or meeting room, such as the one that Norman Pickell
has available pictured here.
Mediation is faster and usually less expensive than going to court.
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Some of the important functions of the mediator are:
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set guidelines for the behaviour of the parties during the mediation
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facilitate the flow of information; |
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keep the conversations going and focused; |
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help the parties think of all of their options; |
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help the parties break any stalemates that occur; |
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act as a referee when necessary; and |
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help the parties make decisions. |
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Mediation is not limited to those situations where all parties are reasonable,
calm and rational. A properly trained mediator will usually be able to handle
even the most difficult parties.
Statistics indicate that over 80 % of all mediations result in settlement. But
if mediation does not work, the parties can still start, or continue with, their
lawsuit. That option is not lost by trying mediation.
For more on the Advantages of Mediation, please
click here.
To read Frequently Asked Questions about Mediation, please
click here.
For a comparison of Mediation, Arbitration and Court, please
click here.
For information about Norman Pickell's work as a mediator, please
click here.
If you are reluctant to try mediation, please click here
to read an article entitled Reluctant to Mediate.
For more information on Mediation, please click
here.
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