Private Mediation Services
Our Private Mediators Help Resolve Disputes Involving Sensitive and Confidential Matters
Mediation offers an alternative to arbitration and litigation that allows parties to resolve their disputes on their own terms. By working with an experienced mediator, parties facing disputes involving sensitive and confidential matters can explore options for reaching an agreement that avoids the need for a hearing or trial.
While mediation can be an effective means of dispute resolution in a wide range of circumstances, it can be a particularly attractive option for parties that want to avoid formal (and public) litigation procedures. In mediation, the parties and their respective attorneys work with the mediator in a process focused on cooperation and collaboration—with the ultimate goal of entering into a settlement agreement that allows the parties to move on.
Conflict Resolution Without the Publicity (or Costs) of Going to Court
Our attorneys mediate complex cases involving sensitive and confidential matters, relying on extensive experience in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) proceedings and litigation. If events have led to a dispute that you would prefer to resolve confidentially, a mediator at Oberheiden P.C. can assist with working to get the dispute settled as quickly and quietly as possible.
Unlike litigation, the mediation process is entirely confidential. The parties involved can freely share information with the mediator while relying on the mediator to help facilitate good-faith negotiations focused on achieving a mutually agreeable outcome. Additionally, unlike arbitrators, mediators are not decisions-makers. Instead, a mediator’s role is to help facilitate the parties’ ability to reach an agreement so that they do not have to air out their differences in front of a judge or jury. The parties are not obligated to reach an agreement, though they will generally be able to do so in most cases.
We Emphasize Confidentiality and Timely Resolution of Complex Disputes
When providing private mediation services, we emphasize confidentiality, efficiency, and a results-oriented approach to complex and high-value dispute resolution. Our goal in every case is to help the parties find a way to come to terms. We serve as mediators for disputes between businesses and individuals, including (but not limited to) disputes involving:
- Business issues (i.e., disputes involving licenses, partner agreements, and other contracts)
- Property issues (i.e., disputes over purchase-and-sale agreements or auction results)
- Financial issues (i.e., disputes over fees, investment proceeds and gambling winnings)
- International issues (i.e., cross-border business disputes and property ownership disputes)
- Family issues (i.e., divorce, spousal support, property ownership, and child custody)
These are just a small sampling of the many cases we handle. When facing these (and other) disputes, the importance of engaging an experienced mediator cannot be overstated. While each party must have its own advocate, it is vitally important to choose a mediator with the requisite skills, capabilities, and insights as well. At Oberheiden P.C., all of our mediators have extensive experience, and our private mediation practice is devoted to helping parties and their lawyers make informed and strategic decisions focused on the future.
Why To Choose Oberheiden P.C. for Private Mediation
If your choice of mediators is so important, why should you choose a mediator at Oberheiden P.C.?
Our mediators have extensive experience—including decades of experience in many cases—handling an extremely wide array of complex disputes. Not only do our mediators have experience representing clients as advocates in complex litigation and ADR proceedings, but several of our mediators have prior experience prosecuting complex federal cases at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). As a result, we are well-versed in the negotiation and dispute resolution strategies that are essential for resolving sensitive and high-value cases, and we rely on these insights in all aspects of our private mediation practice.
FAQs: Private Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
When Should Clients Consider Private Mediation?
Clients that are facing complex legal disputes should consider private mediation when their goal is to achieve a favorable resolution without the cost, publicity, or time commitment of going to trial. While mediation inherently involves compromise, by working with an experienced mediator, all parties should generally be able to achieve a satisfactory resolution.
Is Private Mediation a Good Option for Family Law Matters (i.e., Spousal Support) and Other Family Disputes?
Private mediation is often a good option for resolving family law matters and other family disputes. Not only is private mediation inherently confidential, but it also facilitates open and good-faith discussions that can help preserve familial relationships going forward.
How Do I Select a Mediator for Private Mediation?
Selecting a mediator for private mediation involves doing your research and finding someone who has the requisite experience to guide your dispute (or your client’s dispute) toward an amicable resolution. If you are interested in speaking with a mediator at our law office to understand if we are a good fit, we invite you to contact us for a complimentary consultation.
Contact Us to Inquire About Our Private Mediation Services Today
We provide private mediation services throughout the U.S. and worldwide. To speak with one of our senior mediators about our services in confidence, please call 888-680-1745 or contact us confidentially online today.
