An alternative to litigation, mediation is a way for parties involved in a legal dispute to resolve their issues and come to a mutually beneficial agreement. Rather than involve two separate lawyers and take their case to trail, the involved individuals or organizations consult with a mediator to agree upon a resolution in a faster and less costly manner.
The mediation process is private and completely confidential, and it can be used to solve a number of different types of disputes. Common legal problems solved by mediation include child custody issues, landlord/tenant problems, divorce, and workplace disputes. The mediator is a licensed attorney with education and experience in mediation, and he or she acts as a neutral third party to allow both groups to tell their stories and work out a resolution. Attorney John F. Kennedy of Montgomery County and Silver Spring law firm Kennedy & Dolan is an experienced and effective mediator who has mediated hundreds of important cases, and he is known for his ability to advise his clients on whether litigation or mediation is the best option given their circumstances.
Last Updated: April 17, 2012
