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Mediation

Mediation allows the parties to “step outside” the court system to try and settle their dispute with the help of a neutral third party. Depending on where a legal proceeding is commenced, mediation is either mandatory or voluntary. However, once the parties decide to mediate, they usually agree on a mediator, the issues to be mediated, as well as the time and place of the mediation. A mediator is often a retired judge or a senior member of the legal profession. Mediation is non-binding and a party can walk away at any time; no one can force a party to settle. It is also completely confidential and anything said at mediation, or any settlement offer made, cannot be used against a party at a later date. Mediation is an important and cost effective way to settle a dispute. We can help. Justin de Vries has mediated countless estate, trust, guardianship and commercial disputes. He has also acted as a mediator.