Mr. Haber is a great believer in the mediation process as an efficient and cost effective way to resolve disputes either before they reach the litigation stage or during litigation. In mediation, the parties have greater control over the outcome than in a traditional courtroom setting.
What Is Mediaton?
Mediation is a voluntary process in which the parties come together in an informal atmosphere where they have an opportuniity to gain a fuller understanding of their views, each other's, and the reality they face if they pursue the dispute to trial. The mediator works as a non-coercive neutral to help he parties negotiate an agreement that serves them better than their alternative.
Advantages of Mediation:
- Because mediations are conducted in one or two days, the cost of your time away from business or your personal life is minimal.
- Preparation for mediation is far easier and simpler than preparing for arbitration or litigation.
- The parties are the central participants in a mediation, not their attorneys. In some cases attorneys may not be necessary but may participate at the request of a party.
- The mediation participants are bound by a confidentiality agreement. As a result the parties have a chance to air their views openly and can express themselves in ways that they would not be able to do so during the course of litigation.
- In most cases, the mediator is well-versed in the issues that are in dispute and often can assist the parties in the reality of their opinions and positions.
- Mediations are far less expensive than a fully litigated case and in most situations, less expensive than arbitration.
- In mediation, the parties control the outcome rather than a third party judge, jury or arbitrator.
