From workplace disputes to personality differences, you may find the need for professional conflict resolution at some point in your life. Mediation, in particular, provides a confidential way to settle disagreements with the help of a neutral third party. Learn more below about dispute resolution and the many benefits of mediation. 

Conflict Resolution & Mediation

What Are Mediation & Conflict Resolution?

Conflict resolution encompasses a variety of subcategories, including arbitration, negotiation, and mediation. Mediation allows two people to settle personal, professional, ethical, and cultural disputes outside of a normal courtroom setting. This is usually done with the assistance of an unbiased intermediary who is board certified but has no legal affiliation. 

Benefits

Mediation carries a wide variety of practical advantages. Since it does not involve litigation, you’ll save hundreds or even thousands of dollars on legal expenses. Plus, mediation is much faster than settling a dispute in court and possibly having to appear on multiple dates. It is completely confidential, and no record of any part of the process will ever be available to the public. Mediation also usually makes both parties feel like their voices are being heard, which provides a sense of empowerment. 

Outcomes

The truth is you’re more likely to get more positive results via mediation as opposed to legal battles. Rather than an order being forced upon either party by a judge, you’ll have the opportunity to build the terms of a voluntary agreement. With mediation, both sides stand a better chance of receiving a positive outcome via compromise, rather than one person winning and the other losing, as is typically the case with plaintiff-defendant litigation. 

When you need to solve a problem efficiently, effectively, and economically, choose Lou Chang Mediation & Arbitration instead of the legal system. He provides private conflict resolution services, including mediation and arbitration, to the Greater Honolulu Area. Call him at (808) 384-2468 to book an appointment for your first dispute resolution consultation. Visit him online, too, to find out more about his fields of practice and the many services he offers.