Types of Mediations: Mediations can be for Pro Se Represented Mediations and Attorney Represented Mediations
Mediation is a process where a neutral third party, who is called a mediator, acts to encourage and facilitate a resolution of a dispute between two or more parties. It is an informal and non-adversarial process with an objective of helping parties reach an acceptable and voluntary agreement.
In a mediation, decision making authority rests with the parties. The role of the mediator, includes but is not limited to identifying the particular issues of the dispute and fostering problem solving, which ideally leads to resolution.
At the end of a session or the mediation processes, parties can have a complete agreement, a partial agreement, or no agreement, or the parties can agree to reconvene when they have additional information that is needed, or they need more time.
A mediator can be hired prior to an action being filed. If the parties are not represented by their individual attorney, then that type of mediation is called a pro se represented pre-suit mediation. If a full agreement is reached at the end of mediation, then the parties can proceed in an uncontested fashion, without the expense and time of a litigated case.
Additionally, a mediator can also be hired by litigants, who are represented by their individual attorney or who are pro se (self-represented), during a pending case, in hope for a resolution prior to trial.
No, all communications made during mediation are confidential, except where disclosure is required or permitted by law. This shall include all offers of settlement.
Schedule: Please contact the office at by phone, at 321-914-4710, or through email, at mriddle@lawofficemelbourne.com, to receive an appointment that works best for you. Mediations are scheduled seven days a week to allow for flexibility for working individuals. Mediations are scheduled between the hours of 9:00am and 8:00pm.
As with any legal process, Mediation can be short or it can be long. Mediation is usually much shorter than other legal processes however. Sometimes parties can have a resolution after one meeting and all can be wrapped up within a few weeks.
Mediation is by far the best route to go for any legal dispute and should be tried before proceeding down any other legal route.
We handle mediation for clients in Melbourne Florida, Palm Bay Florida, Rockledge Florida, Brevard County Florida and Orlando Florida.
Here are some other useful links in regards to mediation in the Melbourne & Orlando areas of Florida:
Benefits of Legal Mediation in Dispute Resolution
Legal Mediation vs. Arbitration
How a Mediator Can Help You Resolve Dispute and Negotiate Settlements
5 Reasons to Hire a Mediator for Negotiation
Duties of a Supreme Court Certified Mediator
PROCEDURES GOVERNING CERTIFICATION OF MEDIATORS (Link to PDF)
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