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	Mediation has many qualities that make it appealing. In most cases, mediation is: conciliatory fair quick inexpensive voluntary confidential Mediation also has several key benefits. It promotes: greater participant control customized agreements workable decisions mutually satisfactory outcomes improved relationships high rates of compliance decisions that hold up over time

Mediation in West Virginia is a process by which an impartial third party helps disputing parties work out a mutually acceptable solution to their disagreement. The mediator meets with both parties and allows each disputant the opportunity to present their issues. The mediator then assists the parties in working through their issues to find a reasonable settlement for their dispute.

Our West Virginia Mediation Lawyers are expert lawyers in the field of mediation. Most non criminal (civil) disputes can be mediated This includes cases involving:

• Contracts
• Leases
• Small Business Ownership
• Employment
• Divorce.

The mediator does not offer legal advice, but can offer their opinion regarding settlement solutions. A mediator can also bring new perspectives to the proceeding through their own knowledge of the subject matter. A mediator can assist parties in exploring alternatives that they might not have otherwise considered.

However, the mediator does not have the authority to make a binding decision in the mediation process. Mediation is voluntary and confidential and can be considerably less expensive than going to trial.

If you decide to retain a mediator in West Virginia and want begin the West Virginia mediation process, contact one of our experienced West Virginia mediation lawyers today!

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