What civil mediation is
When people have a dispute over issues in a civil matter, mediation can help. Although it may appear that in most civil cases, the parties are suing for money, many times there are other underlying issues that are fueling the parties’ positions. Mediation provides an impartial mediator to create a safe environment for the parties to discuss the issues and reasons for the parties’ positions should the parties feel comfortable in doing so.
Civil disuputes that can be mediated
Civil mediation is good for business: Mediation prioritizes Efficiency, Flexibility, Confidentiality, Autonomy, and the Preservation of Business Relationship.
- Business Disputes
- Vendor/Vendee
- Inheritance disputes and will contests
- Landlord/Tenant
- Landlord/Tenant
- Foreclosures
- Homeowner/Contractor
- Real estate disputes
Why Civil Mediation is good for business:
Efficiency
Mediation is an effective, less costly, faster alternative to litigation in business disputes.
Autonomy
The parties determine the outcome of the mediation rather than a judge determining a “winner.”
Flexibility
The parties voluntarily choose mediation, when the meetings will take place, and what agreement can be reached.
Confidentiality
What happens at mediation stays at mediation. Mediation is confidential and governed by statues and court rules that protect confidentiality.
Preservation of Relationship
Mediation can often result in the preservation of a valued business relationship.
We're here to help
The Upstate Mediation Center provides a safe setting for all parties to meet in person to communicate their needs and interests while focusing on creating a resolution that incorporates fairness, and takes into account the interest of all parties.
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Our team will be in contact regarding scheduling finalization and details. Mediation is not scheduled until confirmed by the Mediation Coordinator, Adriana Brooks.
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