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Why Mediation?
The effective mediator can defuse the situation and help the parties to see the strengths and weaknesses of their positions. Thus, realistic expectations replace emotion-based reactions. The mediator also provides a safe environment for the parties to hear each other and see the other side's legal and emotional positions. When parties can be objective and discuss the problem in a neutral setting, settlement usually follows. If not, they can proceed to trial. All discussions are confidential and are settlement negotiations, thus neither party's case is weakened by mediation. Indeed, the fact that they have spent some time in discussions should make future settlement more feasible.
Parties' lawyers benefit too by establishing a reputation for quick, cost effective handling of what may be complex problems, and in much less time. Indeed, the issue may take minimal time, not years, to resolve, as so often happens in litigation. Often, mediation takes a single day.
Mediating disputes ranging from torts to complex business and securities matters since 2008, with over 140 cases completed, and 90% settled.
Practicing law since 1971. Experience includes many years as General Counsel of a major financial services company that engaged in financing and leasing of major assets, such as rolling stock, aircraft, real estate, computers and ships. Company also invested in financial assets such as debt instruments and securities. Responsibilities included prosecution and defense of substantial litigation.
Certified mediator for FINRA, several Illinois Counties, Resolute Systems, LLC. Director of International Academy of Dispute Resolution. Member of Association of Attorney Mediators.
Co-Designer and presenter of CLE qualified course on mediation, lecturer on mediation at DePaul Law School, the Chicago Bar Association, and other venues.
Arbitrator for FINRA and several Illinois Counties. Arbitrations have involved many different kinds of cases, ranging from personal injury to very complex securities and contract disputes.