Mediations Matter

Mediation can be used to resolve a wide range of commercial disputes, including:

Contract disputes: Disputes over the interpretation, performance, or breach of a contract. -

Business torts: Disputes over unfair competition, trade secret misappropriation, defamation, or other torts that arise in a business context. -

Intellectual property disputes: Disputes over patents, trademarks, copyrights, or trade secrets. -

Construction disputes: Disputes over construction contracts, design or engineering issues, or construction defects. -

Employment disputes: Disputes between employers and employees over issues such as discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, or breach of employment contracts. -

Partnership or shareholder disputes: Disputes between partners or shareholders in a business over issues such as management, ownership, or profits. -

Insurance disputes: Disputes between insurers and policyholders over coverage or claims. -

Real estate disputes: Disputes over commercial real estate transactions, leasing or development agreements, or construction defects. -

Franchise disputes: Disputes between franchisors and franchisees over issues such as royalties, territorial rights, or breach of franchise agreements

Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) that can be used to resolve a wide variety of family disputes. Some examples of family disputes that can be mediated include but are not limited to -

Divorce and separation: Mediation can help couples negotiate issues such as child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support, and the division of property and assets. -

Parent-child conflicts: Mediation can be used to resolve conflicts between parents and their children, including disagreements over discipline, communication, and living arrangements. -

Elder care disputes: Mediation can help families navigate difficult decisions about the care of elderly relatives, including issues related to healthcare, living arrangements, and financial management. -

Inheritance disputes: Mediation can be used to resolve conflicts over inheritance and estate planning, including disagreements over the distribution of assets and the interpretation of wills and trusts. -

Family business disputes: Mediation can help family members resolve conflicts related to family-owned businesses, including issues related to management, ownership, and succession planning. -

Blended family conflicts: Mediation can be useful in addressing conflicts that arise in blended families, including issues related to step-parenting, co-parenting, and inheritance. -

Mediation is a flexible process that can be tailored to the unique needs of each family and each dispute. A trained mediator can help families navigate complex emotional and legal issues and work together to find solutions that are in the best interests of everyone involved.

Mediation can be used to resolve a variety of educational disputes. Here are some examples: -

Special education disputes: Mediation can be used to resolve disputes between parents and schools regarding special education services, including issues related to eligibility, assessments, Individualized Education Programs, and related services. -

Student discipline disputes: Mediation can be used to resolve disputes between students and schools or school districts regarding disciplinary actions, such as suspensions or expulsions. -

Disputes between educators: Mediation can be used to resolve disputes between educators, including issues related to evaluations, employment contracts, tenure, and grievances. -

Disputes over accommodations: Mediation can be used to resolve disputes between students, parents, and schools regarding accommodations for students with disabilities, such as the provision of assistive technology or modifications to the physical environment. -

Disputes over harassment or discrimination: Mediation can be used to resolve disputes between students, parents, and schools regarding allegations of harassment or discrimination based on protected characteristics, such as race, gender, or disability

Mediation can be used to resolve a wide range of maintenance disputes. Maintenance refers to the financial support that one person provides to another person, typically a spouse or child, either during or after a marriage or relationship. Here are some examples of the types of maintenance disputes that can be mediated:

Spousal support: Mediation can be used to negotiate the amount and duration of spousal support payments following a divorce or separation. -

Child support: Mediation can be used to resolve disputes over the amount of child support that one parent must pay to the other parent, as well as issues related to child support enforcement. -

Property division: Mediation can be used to resolve disputes over the division of marital assets and debts, including the division of retirement accounts, real estate, and other property. -

Modification of support orders: Mediation can be used to modify existing support orders when circumstances change, such as when a parent loses their job or experiences a significant change in income. -

Disputes over expenses: Mediation can be used to resolve disputes over expenses related to the support of a spouse or child, such as medical expenses or educational expenses. -

Custody and visitation: While not technically a form of maintenance, mediation can also be used to resolve disputes over custody and visitation, which can impact support arrangements

Mediation can be used to resolve various types of property disputes. Here are some examples of property disputes that can be mediated:

Boundary disputes: These occur when there is a disagreement between neighbors over the location of a property line or the use of a shared boundary. -

Easement disputes: These occur when one party has the right to use another party's property for a specific purpose, such as access to a road or utility lines. -

Landlord-tenant disputes: These occur when there is a disagreement between a landlord and tenant over issues such as rent, repairs, or eviction. -

Real estate contract disputes: These occur when there is a disagreement over the terms of a real estate contract, such as the sale price or the conditions of the sale. -

Homeowner association disputes: These occur when there is a disagreement between a homeowner and the homeowner association over issues such as property maintenance, fees, or rules and regulations. -

Construction disputes: These occur when there is a disagreement between a property owner and a contractor over issues such as work quality, time-lines, or payment. -

Title disputes: These occur when there is a disagreement over the ownership of a property or the validity of a title.