MEDIATION BENEFITS

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Of the many advantages of mediation, the biggest
one is simply this: everybody gets to win.

MEDIATION AND LITIGATION COMPARED

Factor
Litigation
Mediation
Mediation Advantages
Time
Lengthy
Short
Avoid delays
Cost
Expensive
Inexpensive
Greater satisfaction
at less cost
Confidentiality
Public
Private
Avoids negative publicity
Decisions
Court
Participants
Greater perception
of "fairness"
Communication
Attorneys
Direct
May actually
improve relationship
Agenda
Set by court
Set by parties
Participants have
more control
Emotional needs
Often ignored
Considered
Greater satisfaction
with result
Control
of process
By attorneys
and the court
By
participants
Participants are
empowered; may stop mediation at any time
Compliance
Unknown
High
Less chance of relitigation