As a mediator in Southern Florida, I often explain to clients the benefits of preparing for mediation. Mediation is a system of processes designed to assist parties in resolving their disputes economically and more quickly than the traditional court system. Mediation is an informal settlement conference, while arbitration is similar to court in that a [...]
Hurricane Irma was the strongest hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic and Floridians bore much of the brunt of it. As a mediation and arbitration attorney in South and Southwest Florida, I know that going through any hurricane is a traumatic experience, and losing your home can make you feel lost, angry, and hopeless. When [...]
As a mediator located in Southern Florida, I've been asked to explain what is mediation. Mediation is a means to avoid litigation. Litigation is expensive, time-consuming, emotionally draining and unpredictable, thus, mediation has become increasingly popular. In this article, I will explain mediation, when to consider mediation, and the types and the benefits of mediation [...]
As a mediation and arbitration attorney, Carlton Mediation, located in Lake Suzy and Miami, Florida, I know that disagreements can escalate to the point where legal remedies must be taken to resolve the conflict. These remedies include litigation, arbitration, and mediation. In this article, we will explain litigation, the difference between arbitration and mediation, mediation's [...]
