For some, mediation is a convenient, cost-effective way to avoid a trial. For others, it’s a compromise that leaves them if not the winner, at least not the loser. Regardless of why a party might seek mediation and settlement, it’s imperative to understand the cost/benefit of mediation, to evaluate the likelihood of success, and to understand the parameters of mediation.

This informative CLE course will review the process of mediation from start to finish including how to broach the topic with a client, how to choose a mediator and how to evaluate the value of the case at hand. The course will include the process for mediation and negotiations and the various paths for arriving at a settlement.