Mediation

Mediation is a confidential process in which the parties explore settlement with the assistance of an independent party who facilitates the settlement discussions. Most civil disputes proceed to mediation.

Sometimes proceeding to mediation is a requirement before initiating litigation, and most judges will order their cases to mediation.

Hoge Law Firm has handled hundreds of mediations for its clients. There are many considerations how to approach mediation including choosing the right mediator, understanding the mediator’s process, strategizing the client’s position at mediation, and effectively negotiating during the mediation. The firm’s experience in mediation positions its clients for favorable resolutions of their civil disputes.

Employment law cases can involve discrimination, wage and payment disputes, wrongful termination, and sexual harassment. To prevent these lawsuits from going to court, we may recommend mediation sessions to see if we can come to a fair and reasonable agreement.

Business lawsuits often involve contracts, partnership status, operating agreements, financial rights, fraud, and misleading business claims. It may be possible to mediate the situation by attending one or more sessions with a neutral third party who can help both sides come to an agreement.

San Diego real estate lawsuits tend to involve problems with property lines, titles, ownership, breach of sale, concealing the condition of the property, HOAs, and leasing agreements. Resolving these cases quickly with a mediator is the best way to keep your legal costs down.