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Mediation Services Maria Fox is a trained professional mediator. She focuses her mediation practice on all types of workplace disputes -- from general interpersonal conflicts between employees to lawsuits pending in court. She also mediates business and family related disputes. She provides mediation services in Maine and throughout New England. What is mediation? Mediation is a voluntary process where people and businesses have an opportunity to swiftly and economically resolve all types of disputes. Mediators do not represent either side of the dispute. They serve as neutrals to assist the parties to reach a resolution. Mediators make no decisions about who is right or wrong; they help the parties find common interests, evaluate their bargaining positions, and identify solutions to move forward. The case or dispute is resolved only if both sides agree. Mediation gives parties control over the outcome of the dispute and allows for creative solutions not available in court. How long do mediations take? Mediation sessions can take anywhere from several hours to several days, depending on the nature and complexity of the issues, the number of parties involved, and the desires of the parties. Final resolution of the case or dispute can be reached far more quickly than it takes to get a decision from a judge or jury. Do I need a lawyer to use the mediation process? The parties do not need to be represented by lawyers to use the mediation process. However, if you do have a lawyer representing you in the case or dispute, he or she typically would attend. Decision makers from both sides are required to attend and participate in the mediation process. What is the cost of mediation? Mediation is far less expensive than litigating a case in court. The cost depends on the nature of the case, the number of parties, and the amount of time the mediator spends preparing for and conducting the mediation. |
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