What Are the Benefits of Legal Mediation?

Legal mediation can be completed for a number of different legal reasons, including business disputes, real estate disputes, divorce, child custody, and personal injury cases. Mediation is generally done to help two parties reach a resolution, bringing a case to a conclusion. More and more court systems, attorneys, and legal professionals recommend parties attempt mediation before scheduling a case for trial. Here are some of the reasons why.

You Have a Say in the Outcome

When a case goes to trial, neither you nor the other party have any control over the outcome. The outcome is left in the hands of a judge or jury. Unfortunately, in many cases, one or both parties are left unhappy with the outcome. When you go to mediation, you and the other party both have a say in the final outcome if you're able to reach an agreement. This gives you both some control over the final outcome and the terms of the settlement.

Your Case May Be Resolved Faster

It can take months or even years for a case to be set for trial, depending on how backed up the local courts are in your area. If you decide to mediate your case, and you and the other party can reach an agreement, you can resolve your case faster. You don't want to be tied up in a court case for years, and this helps you avoid that.

You Can Save on Attorney Fees

Lastly, attorney fees add up fast if a case is taken to trial. You can minimize attorney fees or help to keep them more affordable by going through mediation. Your attorney will have fewer billable hours, which ultimately cuts back on how much you invest in your case.

One of the biggest misconceptions pertaining to legal mediation is that your legal professional cannot be present or cannot help you through the mediation process. This is simply not true. If you have an attorney, your attorney can be present and can offer you advice as you go through mediation. This helps to ensure that you have legal guidance throughout the process and that you fully understand the legalities of the agreement you're reaching.

According to our legal experts, there are approximately 70,000 practicing lawyers in the state of Texas. If you're looking to hire an attorney to help you through the mediation process, our team can help. Reach out to The Law Office of Arthur J. White III, P.C. today to get started.