You’re a party in a lawsuit, now what? You never thought you would be involved in a suit or that you could end up in a courtroom, but here you are. The process has taken on a life of its own and is constantly consuming your thoughts. When this started, you thought it would be over in a year, for better or for worse. Now the COVID-19 pandemic has closed the court system and your attorney tells you he doesn’t know when you can go to trial.
Win or lose this case will make a significant change in yours and your family’s life. What’s worse is your fate will be in the hands of 12 people and a judge, whom you don’t know, and have no idea what they think, what their biases might be, or what experiences they may have had that will affect their opinion. It’s scary. It’s driving you nuts, and if we had to guess, you just want it to be over.
There is an answer you should discuss with your attorney: mediation. I’m sure you’ve heard of the term but aren’t sure what it really is. It’s a controlled gathering of the parties managed by a mediator that provides an opportunity for you and your attorney to resolve the dispute now and without the additional financial and mental costs that the delay and trial will cause.
The mediator, usually an attorney, does not decide your fate but is trained to guide each side through a process, which hopefully ends with bringing this trauma to a solution that each side can accept. You are a part of the process, not just one of the pawns on the board. You will be heard without all of the drama and restrictions that are necessary in a courtroom.
Anything confidential that is discussed with the mediator cannot be revealed to anyone, and you still have the opportunity to have your day in court.
If you cannot resolve the matter in the mediation, you have lost nothing but the mediator’s fee. Contact us today to learn more about our services. There is no obligation or cost.
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