Why Should I Hire A Mediator?

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Aug 22, 2017 · 2 min read

Litigation, lawsuits, getting sued, filing a lawsuit, getting served etc. Any way you slice it, it’s an uncomfortable, negative experience. It doesn’t matter what you call it. And in business it should be considered a last resort. Not only for the cost but also for the headaches and fallout from the negative impact to business relationships. It’s a sword that you should only wield if things cannot be resolved any other way.

Lawsuits can be especially damaging when it comes to family and friends. We’ve all seen it happen a million times before. And we’ve heard the stories and seen the results to prove it. But sometimes getting a law firm or hiring an attorney is inevitable. Sometimes you need the protection, you need someone in your corner to make sure that you are not going to be taken advantage of. But before filing a lawsuit that will inevitably change the tone and climate of the relationship between you and the person you are serving with a lawsuit.

Before making it official that you’ve hired an attorney and that you’re actually suing someone, you should strongly consider intra-family dispute resolution. This is especially true if you are dealing with family members. Remember, once you open up a lawsuit against a family member no matter what the disagreement it might be a door you can’t go back through.

Attorneys acting as a mediator are well versed in remaining impartial and really understanding both sides of the story. Remember they are just like a judge and really work towards an amicable outcome that both parties can live with. But unlike judges, mediators can help craft agreements that deviate from normal agreements meaning that the situation is generally more beneficial to each party. Firms like Boyes, Farina & Matwiczyk have been acting as a mediator for over a decade. Whatever you choose make sure that you find a mediator that has experience helping resolve the issues that you find yourself dealing with. Remember mediation might not be a perfect choice but it’s usually always better than a nasty intra-family lawsuit.

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