Mediation can bring settlement negotiations to fruition faster than having a case proceed to trial.
The mediation process can be as informal as sitting around a conference table and may include a standard schedule of meetings and procedures. Parties choose the mediator and when and where to meet. Often, settlement negotiations are hindered because the parties do not fully comprehend the other side's position. Unlike court proceedings, mediations are not a matter of public record and can be kept strictly confidential. A large percentage of cases are successfully resolved in the mediation process.