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How do you maintain the relationship with your client when
litigation has become too costly? Everyone wins in mediation.
The process preserves lawyer-client relationships and allows the
parties to quickly move past their dispute. Once a lawsuit has
been filed, Slusky Mediation sees three critical times to
consider mediation.

 

Mediation Checkpoints

90 Days. Within three months of filing a lawsuit, parties may be able to start talking and resolve their dispute. At this point, clients may be happy to explore alternatives and keep the details of their conflict private and out of court.

Post-Discovery. By now both sides have finished discovery and have some idea of the cost, time and potential relationship damage required for legal challenge ahead. This is an ideal time to try mediation, knowing that it is confidential and, if it fails to resolve, has no bearing on the case ahead.

Near Trial. Most judges strongly support opposing counsel attempting to mediate before trial. Mediation doesn’t hurt the case but it can help parties walk away from litigation that’s become a drain on their business and personal lives. 

An expert mediator with legal skill makes the process work. Slusky Mediation combines the highest standards of mediation practice with expert legal knowledge.  With a masters degree in tax law and a keen understanding of complex transactions, Jerry Slusky saves time and money for all parties in a mediation.