Phoenix School of Law Mediation Clinic

What is a successful mediation?

It is important to recognize that mediation can be helpful even if the parties do not reach a full agreement on all issues. Mediation is successful if the parties achieve an understanding of each other, full agreement on some issues, but not on others, or an agreement to continue the discussion or to schedule another mediation.

Typical Cases for Dispute:

Buyer/Seller
Consumer/Business
Co-Workers
Employer/Employee
Landlord/Tenant
Neighbors

What is the process of mediation?

1. As part of the initial intake process, a mediator will listen to your dispute and determine if your case is appropriate for mediation.

2. The other party will be contacted to determine if they are willing to mediate.

3. The mediation will be scheduled at a date and time convenient for both parties.

4. At the mediation session, each party will explain his or her point of view. The mediators will assist you and the other party to discuss common interests and possible solutions.

5. If you reach an agreement, it will be written as a legally binding contract.

Source:

Phoenix School of Law
Center for Community Justices Services
Mediation Clinic
4041 N. Central Ave.,
Suite 100
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Phone: 602-464-7810
Fax: 602-682-6992
mediationclinic@phoenixlaw.edu