We are in the midst of a litigation crisis. The high cost and long delays associated with the trial of civil matters often make litigation an impractical method of resolving disputes. It is not uncommon for the attorney’s fees, expert witness fees, jury fees, court reporter fees and other related costs to exceed the amount in dispute.
Additionally, in mediation you have choices. You can drive a solution and leave knowing that you were able to process, mediate and resolve issues between the people they directly involve. In court, a third party-the judge, makes all of the decisions for both parties and neither party may leave with a solution they can feel good about
