Video On Mediation
What Is Mediation?
A professional lecture I have presented:
https://www.nacle.com/CLE/Courses/Successful-Negotiations-in-Presidential-History-1989
I will describe the mediation process below. Please keep in mind that mediation can also encompass marital mediation, commercial, family, and elder care matters as well. For those who wish to see my writings on mediation, please visit my blogsite: www.civildivorcecivilget.wordpress.com
NOTE: I will discuss Marital Mediation, a newer component of mediation practice, on Page 3 of this website. Marital Mediation is appropriate when parties still feel that their marital relationship can be saved.
Mediation is the process in which a trained, neutral person facilitates a fair agreement between people in conflict. Mediation sessions consist of the two parties, a non-biased mediator, and other parties who are there by permission of both parties such as attorneys, accountants, financial planners, etc. Since the process is new to most parties, I provide a 40-minute introductory session which only requires a modest registration fee. This payment is then credited towards the first mediation session. At the introductory meeting, we discuss the mediation process and answer the questions you may have.
(For those who would like an alternative to mediation, I can also serve as a Collaborative Attorney to one of the parties. In this process, the parties all work with an understanding that no Court involvement will be permitted until the agreement has been signed by the parties involved. You may feel free to make an appointment with me to discuss this.)
"Mediate don't litigate" is my guiding principle. I would estimate that 90% of my mediations result in a resolution of the matters in dispute. Where mediation will not work, for whatever reason, I try to reduce the tension, work, and cost to all parties. I can do so by discussing options that may exist to the parties that are not otherwise readily apparent. Feel free to give me a call for more information. I am here to guide you through a process that need not be intimidation nor painful. This is indeed a realistic goal.
My contact information is on the last page in this website. It contains contact data as well as information on low-cost legal services I provide in family and commercial areas . In addition, I am available to consult on divorce-related issues that may be of a briefer nature. It is all in keeping with my philosophy that litigation need not be default option.
A STATEMENT ABOUT MY FEES
I do not request a retainer fee for a reason; i.e. you should only continue working with me because you are satisfied with my service and not because you have pre-paid a specific amount (i.e. a retainer fee). I have an hourly fee which I will discuss with you. If you desire mediation but have economic limitations, I will discuss with you possible modifications to my fee. I do not believe that parties should be denied mediation services due to economic challenges.
ONLINE MEDIATION
The growth of online mediation has been chronicled for at least a decade, but interest in this mediation modality has grown with the onset of Covid-19. Online mediation can be conducted via Zoom or other virtual tools. Clearly, an online mediation is not advised when face-to-face mediation is a possibility. The online substitute makes it difficulty to read cues from body language and is less impactful than the real-time alternative. However, the time saved on travel, the utter convenience, and the safety of online work makes it an important mediation option. For those considering mediation, feel free to discuss with me the process of online mediation. I offer this service at an hourly fee which offers a reduction in fee.
Feel free to contact me to discuss remote mediation or my other services, by calling 201.794.4545 or via email at NYNJMediator@gmail.com.