Mediation is one way of resolving disputes without resorting to litigation. In mediation, opposing parties come together with a neutral third party, the mediator--who is often an attorney. The goal of the Boca Raton, Sarasota, or Fort Lauderdale mediator is to create an environment in which the parties can fully present their versions of the dispute, explain their wishes, propose solutions, and ultimately reach a mutually-agreeable settlement.

The mediator usually meets jointly with all of the parties involved, as well as separately with each one. The number of meetings is dependent on the number and complexity of issues in dispute. During the separate meetings, a mediator might help each party identify the strengths and weaknesses of its own side of the dispute, as well as possible compromise solutions.

Unlike a judge or an arbitrator, a mediator cannot impose a decision on the people involved. In addition, unlike a court battle, mediation does not require public disclosure; with very few exceptions, issues that are discussed during mediation remain private. Those two features combine to lower the level of stress for the people involved in the process.

Compared to litigation, mediation (in Sarasota, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, or elsewhere in Florida) is a faster and cheaper way of dispute resolution; moreover, mediation tends to take a far lower psychological toll on the parties involved. Rather than seeking to establish a winner and a loser, mediation focuses on solving problems. Mediated settlements are often more creative and flexible than results achieved in court.

In Florida, Supreme Court-Certified Circuit Civil Mediators receive extensive training and mentorship during the certification process. As an experienced certified Circuit Civil Mediator, Jamie L. Allen, Esquire is well qualified to help clients reach successful solutions through the mediation process. If you are involved in a dispute in Palm Beach County, Broward County, or Sarasota County and would like to discuss the possibility of solving it through efficient and stress-reducing mediation, please contact our offices right away.

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