HOW WE HELP

Mediation

Mediation offers parties an opportunity to resolve disputes through a structured and confidential process without proceeding through a full trial. Our lawyers help clients prepare for mediation, understand their legal position, and work toward practical solutions.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is mediation?

Mediation is a dispute-resolution process in which the parties meet with a neutral mediator who helps facilitate discussion, identify issues, and explore possible solutions.

Is mediation legally binding?

The mediation process itself does not require the parties to settle. If an agreement is reached, the terms can be documented in a settlement agreement that may become legally binding.

Do I still need a lawyer during mediation?

A lawyer can help you understand your legal rights, prepare for mediation, evaluate settlement proposals, and ensure you understand the consequences of any agreement before it is finalized.

What happens if mediation does not resolve the dispute?

If the parties do not reach an agreement, other options may remain available, including further negotiation or court proceedings depending on the nature of the dispute.

A practical alternative to prolonged disputes.

Mediation can allow parties to address legal disputes in a more flexible setting than court. The process can provide greater control over the outcome and create opportunities for practical solutions that may not be available through litigation. Our lawyers help clients assess whether mediation is appropriate and prepare effectively for the process.

  • Family disputes
  • Business disputes
  • Contract disputes
  • Employment disputes
  • Property disputes
  • Estate disputes
  • Insurance disputes
  • Settlement negotiations
  • Civil disputes
  • Other negotiated resolutions
OUR APPROACH

Prepare carefully. Negotiate effectively.

Preparation

We help organize the relevant documents, identify priorities, assess settlement options, and prepare a practical negotiation strategy.

Resolution

During mediation, we help clients evaluate proposals, negotiate terms, and work toward an effective and workable resolution.

THE MEDIATION PROCESS

What to expect

01

Assessment

Review the dispute, documents, legal issues, priorities, and available options.

02

Preparation

Prepare the relevant materials, identify settlement objectives, and establish a negotiation strategy.

03

Mediation

Participate in facilitated discussions, evaluate proposals, and explore possible terms of resolution.

04

Agreement

Document agreed terms where a resolution is reached or assess the remaining options if the dispute continues.

HOW WE ASSIST

Support before and during mediation

Our lawyers assist clients throughout New Brunswick with mediation involving family, civil, commercial, employment, estate, property, and other disputes where a negotiated resolution may be appropriate.

Clients in Mediation

Legal advice

Mediation preparation

Document review

Settlement strategy

Representation during mediation

Resolution & Settlement

Settlement negotiations

Evaluation of proposals

Settlement terms

Agreement review

Next-step advice

OUR PEOPLE

Mediation Lawyers

Speak with a member of our team about whether mediation may be appropriate for your dispute and how to prepare for the process.

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