When a dispute arises and two parties cannot come to an agreement a decision must be made: file a lawsuit or try to work with an alternative. When two parties are facing a conflict, mediation is a great tool used to reach a mutually acceptable agreement through negotiation. The ability to avoid the trial process is often very attractive to those wishing to resolve the dispute with a compromised settlement. For some, deciding whether or not to go the mediation route is a challenging decision to make. But as a much less expensive alternative to trial, mediation is often the most effective method of achieving a compromise between the parties.
It almost every scenario choosing mediation over going to trial is the preferred course to take. There are a variety of elements to consider when discussing your options as they relate to avoiding litigation. The most common reasons to choose mediation over trial are as follows:
- Reach a resolution in a shorter timeframe
- Save substantial money
- Convenience and flexibility
- The ability to determine the outcome
- Voicing your opinions and experience freely
- A comforting level of predictability
- Much more privacy and confidentiality
- Preserve relationships with the parties involved
- Direct communication between parties
- Much less stressful environment for a resolution
Litigation is often a lengthy, expensive, stressful, rigid, and public process. The ability to avoid going to trial typically means resolving a dispute with privacy, flexibility, comfort, and efficiency. If you find yourself in a dispute and would like to try alternative avenues to filing a lawsuit, please contact the Law Office of Brenda Murzyn, P.C. for advice on proceeding with mediation.
Comments are closed.