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FAQ
Over her 40+ years in the legal world at Matos Mediation, Training & Investigation have been helping clients with legal concerns for decades. From our expertise in employment law to our reliable mediation services, we pride ourselves on giving our clients the representation they deserve. Learn more about one of our most popular services, mediation, by reading our collection of frequently asked questions below.
Matos Mediation Faqs
As a certified mediator, Carmen R. Matos understands the process inside and out. Below, read about some of the most important aspects of mediation that can help you decide if it is the right course of action for you.
1. What is mediation? Mediation is a process whereby a neutral, impartial third person acts to encourage and facilitate the resolution of a dispute without stating what it should be. It is an informal and non-adversarial process intended to help disputing parties reach a mutually acceptable agreement to resolve a conflict.
2. Can you be forced to mediate?
No. Mediation is voluntary.
3. Is mediation confidential?
Yes. Mediation is confidential with no court or public record.
4. Is mediation expensive?
No. While there may be some cost involved, mediation is less costly than litigation.
5. Does mediation take a long time?
No. Mediation is much faster than litigation. An agreement can be reached in hours instead of months or years.
6. Why should I agree to mediate my case?
Mediation is flexible. It allows parties to control their own decision to achieve a resolution without court or jury.
7. What does a Mediator do? A Mediator works with difficult situations to guide the parties and facilitate resolution through the process.
8. What does mediation accomplish? Mediation can accomplish a resolution to a conflict without investigations from federal, state or local agencies and without any publicity.
9. Is there a legal judgment after mediation?
No. Mediation does not allow any judgment from the neutral or mediator.
10. Can a Mediator be subpoenaed?
No. Mediation does not allow a Mediator to be subpoenaed to testify about the underlying conflict.
11. How is a mediation scheduled? Mediation is scheduled as promptly as possible at a mutually convenient time for the parties involved.
12. Is mediation right for me? Mediation provides closure to the pending conflict and results in a written agreement which can be legally enforced.
Please call
(215)345-8550, (609) 558-9436
or email
carmenrmatosesq@gmail.com
if you are ready to mediate your case or conflict.
