When should I mediate?

The best time to mediate is before an issue escalates to litigation. Mediation is obviously more cost effective before a lawsuit, but it can be used before, during or after court proceedings. Mediation can also be used as a preventative measure for conflicts that won’t lead to litigation, but have significant emotional cost.

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1. What is the typical outcome of mediation?
2. When should I mediate?
3. How much time will mediation take?
4. How much will mediation cost?
5. What is the difference between mediation and arbitration?
6. What if the other side is reluctant to agree to mediate?
7. What if the other party is reluctant to reach a settlement?
8. How can mediation work if the other side is mean spirited, unreasonable, and we just can’t talk to each other?
9. What if we just can't be in the same room?
10. Will mediation work if I don't want to compromise?
11. Is an agreement reached in mediation enforceable?
12. Who are mediation services available to?
13. Where does Placer Dispute Resolution mediate?
14. How do I make a mediation happen?