{"id":590,"date":"2012-06-06T10:00:05","date_gmt":"2012-06-06T16:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myconstructionexpert.com\/blog\/?p=590"},"modified":"2012-06-06T10:00:05","modified_gmt":"2012-06-06T16:00:05","slug":"mediation-301-when-to-mediate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myconstructionexpert.com\/blog\/mediation-301-when-to-mediate\/","title":{"rendered":"Mediation 301: When to Mediate"},"content":{"rendered":"

Shep Davidson – May 24, 2012 – The In-House Advisor<\/p>\n

After having read Mediation 101 and Mediation 201, you should have a solid understanding of what mediation is and how it works.\u00a0 Now, let\u2019s discuss when it makes sense to mediate.<\/p>\n

While different types of cases get resolved through mediation every day, mediation is not likely to be successful in every case.\u00a0 As a general rule, when parties agree to mediate, it is implied that they are willing to at least consider some sort of compromise or \u201coutside the box\u201d resolution to the dispute (it is for this reason that I believe court mandated mediation often leads to nothing more than a waste of time and money).\u00a0 Part of the reason for this is that no matter how reasonable a party\u2019s position may be, mediators are wired to be impartial, and telling one party from the outset that it must capitulate goes against mediator DNA. \u00a0Another reason for this is that all but the most inexperienced litigators know that mediation implies some sort of compromise.\u00a0 Thus, if a party claims at the mediation that it will not compromise one bit, such a position is not likely to be taken seriously \u2013 even if it is genuine.\u00a0 Likewise, a party faced with a situation where both the other side and the mediator are saying that capitulation is the only way to resolve the suit, will likely become more stubborn themselves, as it would appear like the mediator is taking sides unfairly.<\/p>\n

While willingness to compromise is very important, do not think for a second that financial compromises are the only ones that will be discussed at a mediation and\/or lead to a settlement.\u00a0 Mediation is a great vehicle by which to reach a \u201cbusiness solution\u201d to a dispute.\u00a0 One example of this is where the plaintiff agrees to dismiss the lawsuit against the defendant if the defendant will enter into a new contract that either (i) modifies their ongoing business relationship or (ii) constitutes an entirely new deal. \u00a0These types of solutions truly are win-win situations, and a smart and creative mediator can be instrumental in helping the parties enter into such a settlement.<\/p>\n

Finally, mediation is a potentially great way to get the principals in the same room to resolve a matter.\u00a0 While we lawyers like to think we are the smartest people in the room, the bottom line is that our clients, the business people, are the ultimate decision-makers. \u00a0Further, sometimes all it takes to get a dispute resolved is having those people in the same room, without lawyers, but with a mediator.<\/p>\n

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