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The Mediation Process
As with the overlapping rings in the graphic header to this page, the sides in the dispute will work through and with me as the mediator to discover commonality — enough to bring them closely enough to a single concentric circle to resolve the dispute.
Client information
Information specifically for the client is on the client page. Attorneys are encouraged to have their clients review that page carefully. The balance of this page will be useful to attorneys in setting up a mediation session.
How to set up and accomplish a successful mediation
On this page you will find out how to set up a mediation session, get prepared for the mediation, and settle the nasty matter of the fee. Basic information is also provided to give the litigant a basic understanding of what is to be expected in the process.
Booking a mediation session
Using the online calendar it’s quite easy. If you are a technophobe then an email communication will work and if that’s not a comfortable mode for you, then a phone call will work just fine. A short outline of the process appears here.
Advance information to be provided to the mediator
Upon completing the booking, the Booking Party will receive a tentative confirmation email indicating certain advance information that should be sent to me as soon as possible. See the Request for Advance Information page for details on how to provide advance info.
Why submit advance information? Because Judge Jones will actually read it and study any law you wish to cite. The mediation process will start faster and have a better chance of success if there is good advance information submitted. The time spent preparing the information will reduce the time required during the mediation.
Settling the fee
Your mediation fee is to be paid in advance. As explained in detail on the Fee And Payments page, an invoice will be sent by email to the attorney or, if they request, directly to their client with a link to make an online credit card payment via LawPay.
