Attorneys representing clients embroiled in major legal disputes can offer their clients guidance. They can assist by reviewing the details of the situation, ranging from incident reports and insurance policies to pre-existing business contracts. From there, the lawyer can provide their clients with guidance regarding how they resolve the situation.
Frequently, lawyers may try to handle the matter through direct negotiations or they may prepare their clients for litigation. However, attorneys may also want to discuss the possibility of mediation with their clients.
Professional mediation services can help resolve disputes ranging from injury-related compensation claims to contract disputes between business professionals. There are many benefits of mediation that may make it a valuable alternative for clients who want to pursue the best possible outcome to their current dispute. What are some of the most universal benefits people can secure through mediation?
1. A confidential negotiation space
One of the most appealing aspects of mediation is the privacy that it offers. When businesses litigate contract disputes, future employees or customers may learn about the legal dispute when they research the company online.
Disagreements about business practices, contractual obligations and injuries often involve very personal or private details. Clients may worry about certain information becoming part of the public record. The ability to discuss the matter in depth in a private setting can be very appealing.
2. Enhanced control over the outcome
When those trying to resolve a dispute litigate, they effectively give up any control they may have had over the situation. The people involved in a lawsuit have to defer to a judge’s ruling on the matter even if they feel dissatisfied with their opinion on the issue.
In a mediation session, both parties have to agree on certain details for the process to be successful. Each party may have to make certain compromises, but they can prioritize securing specific terms that they view as important given the circumstances. Those who are unwilling to settle on specific aspects of a disagreement may prefer the control provided by mediation.
3. A faster resolution
Resolving conflicts through civil court can take months or even longer than a year. Even after having a hearing in court, there could be a significant delay before the judge enters their ruling on the issue in some cases.
Those who want to resolve the matter quickly may find that mediation is a better option. Mediation can occur relatively quickly and can lead to a successful agreement in as little as a single day of negotiations in some cases.
For some clients embroiled in a legal dispute, professional mediation can be a viable alternative to litigation. Attorneys may want to discuss the possibility of mediating a dispute with their clients in addition to advising them on their other options.
