You do not have to go to court. Mediate instead of litigate.
Most people, when confronted with discourse with others, retain an attorney to solve the problem. This approach is effective, but can be very costly and time consuming. There is an alternative to litigation that often works faster and maintains business relationships. That alternative is mediation.
Mediation is the last thing on most people's minds when they are angry with another person. They want to be "protected" and get "justice". To do this, they hire an attorney skilled in the art of legal battle and turn their lives and money over to him or her. Sometimes this is required and is the best approach. In today's legal system, this is the first option. However, an option that is growing in popularity is mediation and arbitration.
Mediation and arbitration provides an alternative to costly court battles and litigation. Both of these forms of conflict resolution are less expensive and less stressful than going to court. They also often preserve personal and business relationships that have been built up over many years--goodwill is an intangible that should not be squandered.
The Court system can be frightening to most people. Over centuries, it has intentionally evolved into something formidable to bring respect and fear for the legal system. Entering a Court should instill respect for the system and people who preside there. To avoid going there, private mediation in less formal settings is the option.
Not only is private mediation less formal and stressful, but it is less expensive and usually quicker in resolving issues. You are in control and not an attorney, judge, or jury. You and the other party, with the help of a mediator, set the pace and decide the issues. You participate directly in decision making about your future and, hopefully, get the results with which both of you can live.
Take the time to explore this powerful alternative to litigation before retaining an attorney. If you have already hired a lawyer, have him or her explain to you the benefits of mediation (don't hold your breath waiting for that to willingly happen on its own, however).
Remember, going to court increases conflict and cost. First, seek information on mediation or arbitration to reduce the stress and participate in the outcome. Contact me for more information on mediation.
Mediation is the last thing on most people's minds when they are angry with another person. They want to be "protected" and get "justice". To do this, they hire an attorney skilled in the art of legal battle and turn their lives and money over to him or her. Sometimes this is required and is the best approach. In today's legal system, this is the first option. However, an option that is growing in popularity is mediation and arbitration.
Mediation and arbitration provides an alternative to costly court battles and litigation. Both of these forms of conflict resolution are less expensive and less stressful than going to court. They also often preserve personal and business relationships that have been built up over many years--goodwill is an intangible that should not be squandered.
The Court system can be frightening to most people. Over centuries, it has intentionally evolved into something formidable to bring respect and fear for the legal system. Entering a Court should instill respect for the system and people who preside there. To avoid going there, private mediation in less formal settings is the option.
Not only is private mediation less formal and stressful, but it is less expensive and usually quicker in resolving issues. You are in control and not an attorney, judge, or jury. You and the other party, with the help of a mediator, set the pace and decide the issues. You participate directly in decision making about your future and, hopefully, get the results with which both of you can live.
Take the time to explore this powerful alternative to litigation before retaining an attorney. If you have already hired a lawyer, have him or her explain to you the benefits of mediation (don't hold your breath waiting for that to willingly happen on its own, however).
Remember, going to court increases conflict and cost. First, seek information on mediation or arbitration to reduce the stress and participate in the outcome. Contact me for more information on mediation.
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