What is Mediation?   Everyone wants their day in court! However, going to court to resolve a dispute can be costly and produce frustrating results. As an alternative to going to public court, Mediation is a process where a neutral, unbiased 3rd party (the mediator) helps two or more parties resolve a dispute. Mediations are private and confidential. What is a Mediator?   A mediator is skilled in facilitating the mediation process. Do Mediators need to be certified?   Not necessarily. However, because certification requires advanced training in mediation skills & techniques, using a certified mediator may result in a more effective and neutral outcome! WHY should I use mediation to resolve a disagreement?   Meditations are productive as the process allows the parties to openly “talk it out”, seek mutual options, and come to a mutual agreement. Meditations are a confidential, quick, and cost effective method for finding common ground and problem solving. Are there different ways to conduct a mediation?   YES! Among the different ways of conducting a mediation is the All CLEARR Mediation ProcessSM: What’s the advantage of using the All CLEARR Mediation ProcessSM   Its advantage is its design! It’s designed to “Turn Disputes & Opportunities Into Handshakes!”SM.