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Mediation is less expensive than litigation. It saves money for both parties so that the drain on company or personal resources is not as large. |
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Mediation leads to agreements that people are more likely to abide by than resolutions imposed on them by the courts. |
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Mediation provides greater opportunity for a successful on-going relationship between parties, where that is desirable. It avoids the loss of future business and it makes it less likely that bridges will be burned. |
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Mediation gives all parties a full opportunity to be heard. The parties can speak of facts not strictly admissible in a trial and offer solutions that are not available from a judge or jury. This often leads to creative solutions. |
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Mediation is less formal than court so that it may allow for a freer exchange of information and lead to more creative, dynamic solutions. |
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Mediation is confidential, which results in freedom to discuss anything with the mediator or the other parties. Free and open communication often leads to greater understanding of issues and better ideas for resolution. |
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Mediation preserves all rights to litigation and trial. The parties still have court as a backup to resolve the conflict, which means that the parties can try mediation without giving up the opportunity to litigate if they can't reach agreement. |
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Mediation is more efficient than waiting for a trial date on crowded court dockets. This results in less time spent on the dispute and less disruption to business or personal lives, allowing the parties to focus on other business or get on with their lives sooner. |
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Mediation allows parties to decide for themselves how to resolve their dispute. It gives them control of their destiny instead of allowing a judge or jury to dictate the result. |
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