Working with a Charlotte County mediator can be one of the smartest decisions you make when involved in a business dispute.  Instead of litigation, mediation provides a better path to resolution.  What are 10 reasons you should turn to a business mediator when a dispute arises?

  1. Mediation Saves Money

Mediation costs less than litigation.  The cost of mediation can also be split between parties involved in the dispute.

  1. Mediation Offers a Fair Outcome

Those involved in resolving a dispute through mediation all have an equal say in the process.  It is the disputing parties, not the mediator, who decide the terms of the settlement.  There is also no determination of guilt or innocence in the process and nobody is forced to abide by a resolution.

  1. Mediation Saves Time

Mediations tend to significantly reduce the amount of time it takes to resolve a dispute.  In some cases, a single mediation session of a few hours is enough to put an issue to rest.  A skilled Charlotte County mediator can keep discussions on track and ensure that parties move as quickly as possible toward a resolution.

  1. Mediation is Confidential

Unlike litigation in which all matters become a matter of public record, mediation is confidential.  In addition to the outcome remaining private, any information disclosed during mediation will not be revealed to anyone.  This means all sensitive business information will be protected and there is no need to worry about business reputation or public opinion.

  1. Mediation Avoids Litigation – and All the Negative Aspects of It

Avoiding litigation helps you save money, frustration, and time.  It also means you will not need to deal with any of the negative fallout from a courtroom battle.

  1. Mediation Encourages Cooperation

Mediation fosters a problem-solving approach.  This not only means you will be able to resolve the issue at hand; it can also help you avoid and resolve future problems.

  1. Mediation is based in Communication

Mediation provides a neutral and confidential setting to discuss the issue at hand.  It is based in respectful communication and allows everyone to speak openly and honestly about his or her opinions regarding an issue.

  1. Mediation Reveals the Root of the Dispute

Litigation ends a dispute but it rarely solves the problem that is at the heart of the matter.  Mediation can achieve this.  A skilled Charlotte County mediator is able to work with parties to reveal what is really happening and solve the problem instead of just putting an end to the dispute.

  1. Mediation Allows for Creative and Flexible Solutions

Mediation results in a voluntary, mutually beneficial resolution that is perfectly suited to the situation. There are no one-size-fits-all outcomes like there tend to be in litigation.

  1. With Makes It Possible for Everyone to Win

Litigation creates winners and losers, but mediation does not.  It is possible for everyone involved in a dispute to work away from the mediation process feeling as though they have won.

For more information or to schedule a consultation to discuss how a Charlotte County mediator can help you resolve your dispute, contact Hal Wotitzky at 941-621-4249 or visit his website at www.callthemediator.com.