For the most part, business dealings work out well in San Francisco, Walnut Creek, San Jose, Palo Alto, Fresno, Santa Clara, CA, and the surrounding areas. But there are times when things just don’t work out, and while taking a business to court is an option, it is expensive and time consuming. At Sugarman & Company LLP, we offer a different solution with our business mediation services. It might be from a contractual agreement that isn’t upheld by one or both parties, or it could be a separation from an employee, but whatever the situation mediation is a generally preferred alternative that can have good outcomes for all parties involved. And while mediation is a voluntary action on the part of all parties, it often produces outcomes that are favorable to all parties and at less cost for all parties. Contact us whenever you believe that you have a need for business mediation services.
Steps in Mediation
First, the parties involved in the dispute need to all agree to business mediation including an appropriate mediator. Once everyone agrees to mediation, a mediator needs to be chosen. After that, the mediator needs to be informed of the situation, either by written description by both parties or verbally with all parties present. A neutral location should also be chosen, even if that is virtual. Once the mediation has started, the mediator should provide an overview of the process so that all parties understand what will happen, and what the goal is for the business mediation.
Mediation is often preferred because a judge rarely has time to get into the details like a mediator would, and this can lead to irregular outcomes. Litigating and other specialists can also be expensive and time consuming and not timely, whereas a mediator is a much less expensive option. Flexibility with meeting times and dates is also a benefit for all parties.
It Won’t Be Public Record
When issues get out into the public, there can be serious consequences for all involved, and mostly it goes in a negative direction. When going through the courts to resolve things, the proceedings are a matter of public record. Rather than having highly personal information in the public domain, business mediation provides a private record of things, and the agreement reached can even make provisions, non-disparagement clauses and confidential clauses.
Common issues that we see for business mediation services in San Francisco, Walnut Creek, San Jose, Palo Alto, Fresno, Santa Clara, CA, and the surrounding areas include things like bankruptcy, family businesses and succession plans, employment disputes, as well as insurance issues and other topics. Sugarman & Company LLP has been providing business mediation services for many years, and we understand how to work with parties to find common ground and get to a workable agreement. Contact us today to learn more about using business mediation for your disputes.