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What is Mediation?

What is Mediation?

Mediation is a place where dispute and resolution meet. It’s where people involved in a fight can safely, confidentially, and thoroughly, work through what matters most to them. It’s not magic; it’s a process, a process by which a neutral facilitator allows for a full understanding and analysis by all of all viewpoints. Mediation is …

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Mediation: An Effective Solution for Cases Of All Types

Mediation: An Effective Solution for Cases Of All Types

Dissolution and Family Law: Divorce cases in California for over forty years have been submitted to mediation, often with spouses jointly hiring the mediator instead of hiring separate attorneys. If needed, their agreement can be finalized by attorney consultants for filing with the court. The entire process can be much more collaborative than adversarial and …

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Who Should Mediate

Who Should Mediate

Who should mediate? As long as you are capable of speaking up for your side and hearing the other side, and you truly wish to resolve the problem, YOU should. If you’re an attorney who represents litigants, you already know that mediation is a well-known and often-recommended process for civil cases. If you’re a business …

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Why Mediation

Mediation allows parties to take control of their dispute, reduce their costs and delay, and reach a mutually satisfying agreement. It helps people find a result that is practical, prompt, and predictable - you won’t get that in court. So if the problem is one in need of a solution everyone can live with, whether or not a case is filed in the court, mediation fits the bill. Learn more…

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Brian Purtill is a natural-born mediator. His thirty years of civil litigation focused not just on trying cases in the courtroom, but on seeking resolution out of court wherever possible. For the past twenty years, he’s also been at his best as a mediator, helping others find their own best solutions. Learn more…

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