About Mediation

Mediation is cost-effective, timely, and confidential. Litigation can cost tens of thousands of dollars. By participating in mediation, you save money. A resolution can usually be found in just a few 2-hour sessions. Your matter can be finalized within weeks or months as opposed to years. All issues discussed in mediation are confidential. Confidentiality allows participants to speak freely and openly in a comfortable, private environment, which greatly enhances the opportunity for a successful resolution.

Mediation is effective; because it allows participants to be involved in creating their resolution, permitting more control. Mediation has a tremendous success rate, and is one of the most effective methods for dispute resolution. Mediated settlements are specifically designed to the situation giving personalized consideration to the parties involved. Courts may not consider all of the issues participants can explore through mediation.

Mediators are impartial, neutral and unbiased, never advocating for one party over another. Once parties have agreed on a resolution to their dispute, the resulting agreement is put in writing and signed by all parties. Upon execution, as in Court, it becomes a binding, legally enforceable contract.

Nationwide statistics show mediation is quicker and less expensive, promotes defining and clarifying issues and alternatives, creating an atmosphere for resolution. Mediation has a remarkable success rate that exceeds 90%.

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Confidentiality

URMe understands that individuals and businesses in conflict need to be free from the concern that something said or disclosed will later be used against them. In response, URMe has a strict Confidentiality Policy and all participants are required to sign a written Confidentiality Agreement prior to the commencement of any mediation.
URMe’s Confidentiality Agreement requires each participant acknowledge and agree that:

• All records, reports, notes, recordings and other documents or media received or created by the Mediator while serving in that capacity are confidential and privileged;
• No party may refer to, disclose or use any confidential information in either their present legal proceedings or in any future disputes or legal proceedings or in any future disputes or legal proceedings;
• No party may subpoena or otherwise seek to compel the Mediator to divulge any information relating to the mediation or to testify regarding any aspect of the mediation; and
• No party may rely on or introduce as evidence in any proceeding:
  • Any views, suggestions or statements made or offered by another party with respect to settlement of the dispute;
  • Any admissions made by another party in the course of the mediation proceedings; or
  • Any proposals, views or suggestions expressed by the Mediator.

Any party who violates any provision of the Confidentiality Agreement shall pay all Attorneys fees and costs of URMe, Inc., the Mediator and all of the other parties.

Disclaimer: Due to our professional responsibilities, URMe may be required to report certain threats and/or admissions of harmful and/or illegal conduct.
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