History ATA Services was established in July, 1976. Our ATA Mediation Services is the mediation and dispute resolution arm of ATA, working to employ and develop mediation and dispute resolution resources. If this is your first visit, feel free to explore information resources for disputants and mediators below. Or, if you wish assistance quickly, send us a message about your problem. Most cases are resolved in one session.
Mediation is Cost-Effective .
Usually less than half the expense of going to Court. Mediation is Positive and Non-adversarial . Long-term relationships are preserved. Mediation allows the participants to retain Control over the outcome. No judge or jury decides the parties' fate.