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Information for Parties

Learn about mediation services, the definition and the benefits.

What Is Mediation?

What to Expect at Mediation

The Benefits of Mediation

What Is Mediation?

Mediation is a non-binding, facilitated settlement negotiation.  There is no settlement unless all parties agree to the terms of the settlement.  Any settlement you agree to is binding like a contract.

What to Expect at Mediation

I.  Joint Session: Introduce & Summarize

All parties and their attorneys will begin with a joint session. Every side will have an opportunity to give a summary of their side of the case. After the summaries are given the parties break into separate rooms with their attorneys.

II.  Negotiate in Private Discussion

I will be going back and forth between the separate rooms to relay offers and information. I will be spending different amounts of time with parties and attorneys so do not think that the different amount shows any favoritism. Sometimes I will talk with just the party and other times just the attorney. Most of the time I will speak with both of them together.

We will discuss your understanding and expectations of the case. We will also discuss its strengths and weaknesses. I will provide lunch, snacks, and coffee.
A written agreement will be signed by all.

What to Expect at Mediation

I.  Joint Session: Introduce & Summarize

All parties and their attorneys will begin with a joint session. Every side will have an opportunity to give a summary of their side of the case. After the summaries are given the parties break into separate rooms with their attorneys.

II.  Negotiate in Private Discussion

I will be going back and forth between the separate rooms to relay offers and information. I will be spending different amounts of time with parties and attorneys so do not think that the different amount shows any favoritism. Sometimes I will talk with just the party and other times just the attorney. Most of the time I will speak with both of them together.

We will discuss your understanding and expectations of the case. We will also discuss its strengths and weaknesses. I will provide lunch, snacks, and coffee.

A written agreement will be signed by all.

What Are the Benefits of Mediation?

  • You are in control! Unlike jury trials where you are at the mercy of twelves strangers, you decide what you can settle your case for.
  • NO STRESS. No uncertainty, trial delays, time away from work, or expenses that come with jury trials.
  • No rulings. Unlike jury trials where a judge can make rulings against you based on the Rules of Evidence and Rules of Procedure, those rules do not apply to mediation.
  • No attacks. Unlike jury trials where your motives and credibility can be attacked, mediation does not have any such attacks.
  • Mediation is private. Unlike jury trials where some of your personal information is told to twelve strangers, it does not happen in mediation.
  • Mediation is confidential. Only what you authorize me to say to the other side is relayed. In addition, Mediation is like Las Vegas, “What happens in mediation stays in mediation.” None of what is said or offered gets to come into evidence at trial. In fact, I cannot tell the judge what was said in mediation even if ordered to do so.

Mediation Has a Long History

  • In Luke 12:58, Jesus said, “As you are going with your adversary to the magistrate, try hard to be reconciled to him on the way, or he may drag you off to the judge…”
  • Abraham Lincoln once said, “Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. Point out to them how the nominal winner is often a real loser - in fees, expenses, and waste of time. As a peacemaker, the lawyer has a superior opportunity of being a good man.”

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  936-552-1690

Campbell@EastTexas-Mediation.com

  936-552-1690

Campbell@EastTexas-Mediation.com

Serving All of East Texas

  • Facilities / Office:
2400 N. Stallings Dr.
Suite 206
Nacogdoches, TX 75964
936-552-1690
Campbell@EastTexas-Mediation.com
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  • Mailing Address:
PO Box 632786
Nacogdoches, TX 75963-2786
  • Facilities / Office:
2400 N. Stallings Dr.
Suite 206
Nacogdoches, TX 75964
  • Mailing Address:
PO Box 632786
Nacogdoches, TX 75963-2786
936-552-1690
936-569-8887
Campbell@EastTexas-Mediation.com
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