The requirements for successful mediation of multi-party, multi-issue disputes, particularly in the public-policy arena, are somewhat different from the usual prerequisites for successful mediation of two-party disputes.

In public dispute resolution, the agenda of issues is not limited to what can be litigated or what the court would find relevant. Any and all issues can be linked in the world of politics and public affairs. In public dispute resolution, the product of a multi-party dialogue, even one that extends over several years is almost always an informal, non-binding agreement.

The mediator in a public policy dispute resolution effort is often expected to convince the parties to come to the table, to help them structure a “work program” and ground rules to guide their interactions, and to broker agreement when it becomes too difficult to bring large numbers of parties together in a public forum.

Similarly, the mediator is usually the one who drafts the agreement, presents it to the public, monitors its implementation, and helps the parties reconvene if someone suspects someone else of non-compliance. call upon Baltimore Mediation’s team to assist you in such matters.

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Mediation is more efficient avenue for civil litigation Baltimore because the outcome of any mediation is controlled by those who have the most complete view of the case: the parties themselves. They are inevitably the ones best equipped to solve the problems created by the situation. The parties control how they wish to state their own view of the matters, and the mediator creates a safe environment in which to do so. Eliminating the restrictions of formal rules, the mediator encourages an open dialogue that focuses on the forces that have brought the parties in to dispute in the first place. In doing so, the mediator is a catalyst for initiating mutually acceptable solutions.

The mediation process is completely confidential, and any information discussed in a private session cannot be revealed to the other party with out permission. The mediator often serves as a sounding board so that parties can have an opportunity to ‘vent’ or release thought and feeling that have contributed to the dispute. An example of this is a mediation involving a wrongful death action. Both sides agreed to mediation as a last measure before engaging in costly expert depositions. When the wife of the decedent finally got her chance to talk to the mediator and the other side, including the attorney and insurance adjuster, about her deceased husband, and express the grieving she felt over his death, the case took on a different posture. It was as if a weight had been lifted from her shoulders, and she could finally accept the fact that that her husband was gone and the only way the justice system could deal with the problem was a monetary payment. After some discussion with the mediator, the case settled in less than four hours. If you find yourself in a similar situation, rely on Baltimore Mediation to assist you.

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The requirements for successful mediation of multi-party, multi-issue disputes, particularly in the public-policy arena, are somewhat different from the usual prerequisites for successful mediation of two-party disputes.

In public dispute resolution, the agenda of issues is not limited to what can be litigated or what the court would find relevant. Any and all issues can be linked in the world of politics and public affairs. In public dispute resolution, the product of a multi-party dialogue, even one that extends over several years is almost always an informal, non-binding agreement.

The mediator in a public policy dispute resolution effort is often expected to convince the parties to come to the table, to help them structure a “work program” and ground rules to guide their interactions, and to broker agreement when it becomes too difficult to bring large numbers of parties together in a public forum.

Similarly, the mediator is usually the one who drafts the agreement, presents it to the public, monitors its implementation, and helps the parties reconvene if someone suspects someone else of non-compliance. Call upon Baltimore Mediation’s team to assist you in such matters.

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