Mediation is an excellent approach to solving a problem when people want to retain control over the outcome of the resolution process. The mediation process is voluntary, people agree to mediate to keep their affairs private and confidential, save litigation costs, and settle disputes in a congenial non adversarial atmosphere.
Mediation is a conflict problem-solving process.
A mediator's goal is to satisfy the needs of the disputing parties, while preserving or improving their relationship . Laura J. Tindall is Chairperson of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Dispute Resolution Advisory Committee, a Licensed Mediator actively mediating since 1990. She is on the Panel of Arbitrators of the American Arbitration Association, an associate member of the American Bar Association Dispute Resolution Committee , as well as A member of the Florida Bar Family Law Mediation Committee. I believe in mediation because it allows disputing parties to be in control of the resolution of their differences. I am a neutral third party whose experience and objectivity can identify the principles of the crucial issues at stake and work with litigants and their attorneys to reach an acceptable resolution.