5 reasons mediation may be an attractive alternative to litigation

When conflicts reach an impasse, sometimes all it takes to move beyond them is the perspective and expertise of a qualified, neutral third party. Our lawyer at Gujral Law Professional Corporation, Tarunjeet Gujral, demonstrates his prowess at facilitating communication, ultimately leading to resolving disputes as a professional, qualified mediator. He retains membership with both the Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario and the Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Canada. With his insights and guidance, you and the other party can reach a mutually-agreed-upon settlement without going to court.

Mediation services at our Mississauga office are largely cost-effective, fast, private, and less stressful alternatives to litigation, though Tarunjeet is also a skilled litigator. Mediation also preserves your business’s reputation and the relationships between you and the other party/parties. Here are five reasons ADR via mediation may be an appealing solution to your current conflict or stalemate.

1 – You’re busy. 

With mediation, you have control over the schedule. You are not at the mercy of the courts. Additionally, Tarunjeet can begin to facilitate discussions almost immediately. There are no mandatory pre-trial discovery, examination, or other requirements. You and the other party also set the timeline.

2 – You’re a problem-solver.

With litigation and ADR techniques, judges or arbitrators will ultimately decide your fate. With mediation, you and the other party devise creative solutions to the issues that resulted in the dispute. You can also come up with solutions that transcend legal issues. The courts are limited in their ability to resolve non-legal problems.

3 – You’re concerned about the cost of litigation.

By selecting a qualified mediator like Tarunjeet Gujral and not leaving the final decision to a judge or arbitrator, you can save substantially on the expense of resolving the dispute. Additionally, the cost of mediation services is typically shared with the other party.

4 – Privacy is paramount to you.

The process of mediation is private. The discussions and steps taken to resolve the dispute are not open to the public. These mediation sessions will only be attended by you, the other party, and your mediator. You and the other party may also have the opportunity to invite others to the meetings, but again, that is up to you and must be agreed upon by those involved with the dispute. This starkly contrasts with courtrooms where the “dirty laundry” may be aired for the public to hear. Mediation also allows for caucuses, whereby you do not need to meet in person with the other party all the time. You can communicate through the mediator.  

5 – The relationship with the other party is worth preserving.

When others are involved in the decision-making, some hostility or resentment may be associated with the final “verdict,” which can be the death knell to an already fragile relationship. Mediation not only offers the possibility of salvaging the fragile yet valuable relationship, but these services may also allow your relationship to grow! You may come out of the process stronger than ever before, equipped with new and creative solutions to get past the issues that resulted in the dispute in the first place.

If all of this hits close to home and sounds appealing to you, Gujral Law Professional Corporation looks forward to exploring mediation with you further. Call (647) 957-8077 to speak with a team member and schedule an appointment at our office in Mississauga, ON.