Law Offices of Ken Koenen

What is Mediation?

Mediation may be thought of as "assisted negotiation."
Negotiation may be thought of as "communications for agreement."

Hence, mediation is "assisted communications for agreement."

Central to mediation is the concept of "informed consent." So long as participants understand the nature of a contemplated mediation process and effectively consent to participate in the described process, virtually any mediation process is possible and appropriate.

Mediation can be useful both when lawsuits have been filed, and before they are filed or even contemplated. 

Only 2-3% of all lawsuits actually go to trial.  Most are settled or dismissed.  Thousands of dollars in attorney fees and costs can be saved if people would sit down and really discuss the true areas of disagreement, and come to an agreement on their own.

Before spending money on attorneys, try to reach an agreement through mediation.  Give our office a call to get more information.
 

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Last modified: April 17, 2008