Though not mandatory,
Smith-Kearns
Mediation encourages
the parties to include their attorneys as part of the process. Attorneys
provide protection and counsel to their parties, participate
in creative problem solving and advise on the law and the
judicial alternatives.
How it Works ...
Step One: To get the parties to lay the framework of
how the mediation will be conducted. We will negotiate
the ground rules, explain the process and help clarify
the roles and responsibilities of parties.
Step Two: Define the problem by assembling information,
exploring the understanding of the parties' view of the
problem, identifying areas of agreement and disagreement,
exploring possible legal outcomes, seeking the parties
desired results for the outcome and to clarify alternatives
that exist if mediation does not continue.
Step Three: Evaluating the options that would resolve
the dispute. The mediator assists the parties in drafting
negotiated options satisfactory to either or both parties.
Once all options are negotiated and put on the table, a
thorough evaluation of the options is conducted.
Final Step: The CONCLUDING AGREEMENT. After all
the options are explored and an agreement is reached it
is time to reduce the agreement to writing. Once the agreement
is drafted the parties will have an opportunity to review
along with their attorney and other experts
Smith-Kearns Mediation with
home offices in Long Island and New York has the expertise
to mediate disputes and bring them to a satisfactory conclusion.
Our professional Mediators have the expertise to facilitate
resolutions to disputes, conflicts and lawsuits in a confidential,
voluntary, inexpensive and effective manner. For more information,
please fill out on-line form or give a call 516-608-0349 with
your questions.
All conflict can be resolved. Mediation
is a process in which a neutral mediator is enlisted with
the consent of all parties to reach a compromise and settle
a dispute. Settlements reached in mediation are stronger.
Parties input into the resolution increases their respect
for the agreement. This allows parties to come up with their
own resolution to a dispute without the need for expensive
litigation.