MEDIATION

Mediation can be the most cost effective way to settle any kind of dispute. An experienced mediator, like our partner Afsaneh (Sunny) Motaghed-McGahey, will help all parties involved in the dispute address and resolve not only the legal problems involved, but also other matters as well. For instance, there may be emotional matters such as pride, revenge, and anger involved in a dispute, which are blocking reasonable settlement negotiations. These factors will not be considered or decided by a Judge in court even if the case goes to trial. The result is continued litigation and appeals because all of the factors surrounding the dispute have not been addressed like they would be in a mediation before a skilled mediator.

In addition, mediation has the added advantage that it is voluntary. When you reach a settlement agreement during a mediation process, all parties are more likely to execute the plan because all parties involved voluntarily agreed to all its terms.

Business Mediation

Many businesses fail because they become embroiled in time-consuming disputes and expensive litigation. Mediation can be a very effective way to minimize the amount of time and money spent on business disputes. Our firm can represent you in a mediation with another party or we can act as a mediator to settle your dispute with another party.

Real Estate Mediation

Mediation can be a cost-effective method of settling real estate disputes. You may avoid some of the costs and loss of important time you might normally spend in a drawn-out negotiation/settlement/litigation cycle if you chose mediation as a method of resolving issues. We can help as representatives or the mediator.

Probate, Trust & Heirship Mediation

Probate, Trust and Heirship Disputes can drag on for years and be extremely expensive and time consuming. Mediation may shorten the time spent on determining who gets what. The process makes it easier for family members to have a say in the process and thus lessen the inevitable emotional burden on all involved.

Intellectual Property Mediation

Often in contracts regarding IP issues, you will find clauses exist that demand parties settle disputes through arbitration or mediation. It is good to have an experienced mediator on your side and ready to help with the process.

Wrongful Termination Mediation

When an employer terminates an employee, emotions run high. Resulting lawsuits from employees who feel wronged can be very expensive in attorney’s fees and costs as well. Mediation can be discrete, confidential, fast, and help defuse situations before they become bigger problems.

Employment & Labor Law

Often problems between employers and employees can be settled quickly and confidentially by mediation before they turn into expensive and time-consuming lawsuits.