Mediation involves using a neutral person to help parties to a dispute reach a mutually acceptable agreement. The mediator does not have decision-making power; his role is to facilitate the parties’ process by accomplishing their voluntary agreement.

In the mediation process, we act as mediators/facilitators between the opposing parties to reach a mutually acceptable agreement. The mediation program is considered a timely, informal, and cost-effective resolution of disputes. Generally, the process is completed within 60 days, unless the deadlines get extended for a good cause.

Unless an express statutory exception exists, parties, including the mediator, are prohibited from disclosing any written or oral communication made during the mediation. The confidentiality continues even after the mediation ends.

A mediator may not submit to the court any reports or findings related to the mediation’s conduct unless the parties agree otherwise. However, a party may advise the court about the parties’ bad faith conduct during the mediation.