Smith Lee Nebenzahl LLP
One Post Office Square
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-2000
www.slnlaw.com
One Post Office Square
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-2000
www.slnlaw.com
Mediation Services
Mediation Services at Smith Lee Nebenzahl
Emily Smith-Lee was trained as a mediator by Metropolitan Mediation Services, and completed an internship as a volunteer mediator in the Stoughton District Court.
Principles of Mediation
Unlike litigation, there are no rules to how a mediation works (other than the principles of mediation above). Typically, the mediator will meet with both parties to start the conversation about what the issues are. In some mediations, the parties can reach agreement while everyone is in the room together; other times, it is helpful for the mediator speak privately with each party.
How Long Mediation Takes
A mediation can last under an hour or days, depending on the issues involved and the interactions of the parties. The mediation proceeds only as long as all parties agree to continue, and your mediator will work to ensure that the time you spend in mediation is productive.
How Much Mediation Costs
Our standard rate for serving as a mediator is $300 per hour; depending on the circumstances we may be able to negotiate a flat fee for our mediation services.
For more information, please contact Emily at esmithlee@slnlaw.com, or (781) 784-2322
Emily Smith-Lee was trained as a mediator by Metropolitan Mediation Services, and completed an internship as a volunteer mediator in the Stoughton District Court.
Principles of Mediation
- Mediation is Voluntary: Both parties have to agree to try mediation, and both parties have to agree to any resolution that comes out of the mediation. Either party can stop the mediation at any time.
- Mediation is Confidential: by state law, as well as by our standard mediation agreement, everything that is said in mediation is confidential.
- A Mediator is Not a Judge: Though we bring our litigation experience to bear in helping parties think through the issues in the mediation, the job of the mediator is not to decide who is right under the law but to facilitate the mediation.
- A Mediator is Impartial: In order for the parties to reach a truly voluntary resolution, it is important that the mediator is impartial. If this prevents us from serving as a mediator, we will make a referral to another qualified mediator at no additional cost to you.
Unlike litigation, there are no rules to how a mediation works (other than the principles of mediation above). Typically, the mediator will meet with both parties to start the conversation about what the issues are. In some mediations, the parties can reach agreement while everyone is in the room together; other times, it is helpful for the mediator speak privately with each party.
How Long Mediation Takes
A mediation can last under an hour or days, depending on the issues involved and the interactions of the parties. The mediation proceeds only as long as all parties agree to continue, and your mediator will work to ensure that the time you spend in mediation is productive.
How Much Mediation Costs
Our standard rate for serving as a mediator is $300 per hour; depending on the circumstances we may be able to negotiate a flat fee for our mediation services.
For more information, please contact Emily at esmithlee@slnlaw.com, or (781) 784-2322
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