In many cases business owners find them in a place where litigation seems like it is the only
way to solve disputes. To their unfortunate surprise it is actually quite expensive, time
consuming and by no surprise it can change business relationships. However, in some cases
litigation is necessary, for example break of contract cases, major disagreements with a
business partner, or unpaid fees. That said there are alternative ways to go about resolving
these disputes without litigation. One alternative dispute resolution or ADR is a straightforward
collaborative procedure that resolves business disputes outside of general litigation. In this
process it is recommended that you have a legal party present to mediate this procedure. If you require assistance with a business dispute, our Arlington, TX business lawyer is here to help.
Let’s examine an important question relevant to this matter: how does mediation work in the
context of a business matter? During this mediation between two parties an impartial mediator
will be present to assist in guiding both (or all) parties. All parties often bring their own legal
representation to ensure that they are getting a fair resolution. Skilled mediators are equipped
with knowledge specialized to business proceedings in relation to bridging gaps between
disagreeing parties. For the most part many mediators are former attorneys with practical
business experience.
After examining the question of how mediation works in a business context let’s solve the
question of what are the benefits of mediation in commercial disputes? In some to most cases
business disputes can be the end or at least a major shift in a business relationship. However, if
they use proper mediation techniques they can actually get past the disputes and still remain on
good terms, leading to a potentially stronger relationship. A skilled mediator is extremely
reliable at assisting the parties arrive at common ground through compromise they may not
normally realize. Mediation unlike litigation is intended on compromise rather than mainly
adversarial. It is important to view mediation instead of a resolution of a dispute to rather a
preservation of an otherwise imperfect business relationship.
To further the answers to this question I will now provide three advantages of mediation.
The first advantage of mediation is that it is much cheaper and quicker than litigation. Litigation
can last several years and can incur several major unforeseen fees. Saving money is of
extreme importance in a legal matter and even if you think there is a slight chance that you can
solve the business dispute without court you should try mediation.
The second advantage being safeguarding confidence through mediation. Different from a court
process, a mediation is totally confidential between the parties at hand. Due to its confidentiality,
mediation can prevent sensitive business information from becoming public. In a court hearing
there is no telling of what business information can become public.
The third and final advantage of mediation that I will discuss is the advantage of uncovering
flexible solutions. Due to the fact that mediation is not officially a court proceeding, parties of a
mediation are not bound by the law; they are just slightly guided by it. Sometimes in a litigation
the solution may not be the best for the parties, but mediation provides the potential for parties
to come to a mutually beneficial agreement.
When you incur a business dispute consider a mediation rather than a litigation right away to
ensure a swift cost efficient resolution. This outcome begins with the proper skilled legal
representation. For more information on how mediation may halp you, contact Brandy Austin Law Firm today to schedule a consultation.
References
How Can Mediation Help Resolve Business Disputes? (2025, June 6). Salvado Law Offices.
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