Disputes
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Mediation or court: choosing a path for a dispute
How to weigh cost, speed and control when a disagreement cannot be settled across the table.
By
Omar Haddad
Most disputes are resolved without a trial. The useful question is which route gives you the best chance of a fair result at a sensible cost.
What mediation offers
A neutral person helps the parties look for an agreement. It is private, usually faster than court and keeps control with the parties.
When court is the right place
Where a binding decision, a public record or urgent relief is needed, formal proceedings may be the better path. We assess this at the start of every dispute.
General information only, not legal advice. Reading this article does not create an attorney-client relationship.
