Blog Archives

Mediate Before You Litigate

5/25/2022

Michael Lodge, NCPM, CRTP: Mediation is a process of bringing to opposite sides together, with a mediator, to resolve a dispute or conflict. I have mediated business issues, family issues, and marriage issues. These issues all involve the process of listening, coming to the table with a good explanation and having some options to put on the table. The Mediator guides the process through so each side understands the other sides position, and there is the ability to move forward. Everything is kept confidential, there are no public court records in mediation. Plus, the costs are way lower then going to court and battling it out. I love mediation and working with my clients.

If you have a conflict or dispute, book a 30 minute free consultation with me by going to: www.lodge-co.com

Pros of Mediation

They can save time and money. Litigating your divorce, business dispute, workplace conflict, or any kind of dispute/conflict in court could draw out proceedings over a year. Alternative dispute resolution could wrap up your dispute or conflict within days. Even if you hire legal counsel, avoiding trial can help preserve assets, as your legal bills for appearing in court can be substantial.
They help keep matters private. Litigation becomes a matter of public record. Mediation and arbitration are more likely to maintain your family’s confidentiality.
They can be less stressful for children. Taking child custody issues to court means leaving decisions up to a judge. The outcome may not be what the children or parents would prefer. A trial is also usually more acrimonious and can leave children feeling caught in the middle or hostile toward both parents.
Business Disputes Can Be Settled Quickly. Instead of going through the litigation process a business dispute can be worked out, through a mediator, to resolve the conflict. Many times it can keep business flowing and build stronger relationships.
They allow both parties to retain control over outcomes. In litigation, a judge may resolve your issues in ways that neither you nor your partner like. Mediation and arbitration give you more control.
They’re not all-or-nothing. You don’t have to resolve 100% of your issues outside of court for mediation or arbitration to make your divorce or separation easier.
They don’t preclude going to court later. If you can’t work out certain issues in mediation or arbitration, you can take the unresolved matters to court.

Where Are The Peace-Keepers?

5/16/2022

Unmarried With Children

5/12/2022

Finding Solutions In Mediation

5/6/2022

Mediation - Open Up Your Clinched Fist

5/4/2022

Ethically Thinking

5/4/2022

Mediate Your Family Issues Privately

5/3/2022

Keeping Your Business Ethics Policy Current

5/3/2022

Keep Conflict Out Of The Workplace - It Hurts Business

5/3/2022

Mediating Your Business Dispute

5/2/2022

Michael Lodge, NCPM, CRTP: In dealing with business clients, I have had this happen a lot. Two individuals form a business, they set everything up to make it a legal entity, but never agree on who is in charge, who will make the decisions, and then they run off in different directions. What happens next - conflict. Both stop talking to each other, and then the disruption of the business affects everyone in the business. Then I get a call for help. I am happy they call for help because that means they want the business to continue. But sometimes the call comes too late and it becomes harder to put the pieces back together. However - it can be done through mediation. But, both decision makers must sit down with the mediator and establish what should have happened at the beginning of the business. Mediate your business disputes. If you would like to schedule an appointment go to www.lodge-co.com
or email me at info@lodge-co.com

The Business Advisor

Mediate Before You Litigate

Where Are The Peace-Keepers?

Unmarried With Children

Finding Solutions In Mediation

Mediation - Open Up Your Clinched Fist

Ethically Thinking

Mediate Your Family Issues Privately

Keeping Your Business Ethics Policy Current

Keep Conflict Out Of The Workplace - It Hurts Business

Mediating Your Business Dispute

Author

Archives

Categories