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Mediation
Mediation is a voluntary and
confidential process in which a neutral
person, the mediator, assists disputing
parties to clarify issues, develop
options and work toward a mutually
beneficial resolution. Portsmouth
Mediation mediators are available to
assist in the resolution of a variety of
matters including: workplace,
employment, business, commercial,
family, insurance, multi-party, and
others.
Benefits of Mediation:
- Cost
Effective. Mediation costs a
fraction of litigation while
achieving greater results.
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Convenience. Mediation sessions
are planned for the parties'
schedule.
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Protects Relationships.
Mediation improves communication and
understanding between parties. Not
only does this decrease stress it
creates a path to a positive
conclusion and stronger
relationships through the
collaborative process.
- Saves
Time. Settlements can be
achieved more efficiently.
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Self-Determined Results. All
parties agree on the terms of any
settlement. The mediator will never
attempt to dictate a solution.
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Successful Solutions. A 90%
success rate with mediation.
Portsmouth Mediation practices a
"facilitative or interest-based"
mediation model based on the five
principles of mediation.
CONFIDENTIALITY - is the principle
that guarantees that all information
received from the parties will be kept
private, in order that parties will feel
free to explore the issues and potential
solutions. Any exceptions to this
guarantee shall be made clear to the
parties prior to their consent to
participate in mediation. In addition,
Portsmouth Mediation Mediators and/or
their notes cannot be subpoenaed should
the matter go to court.
VOLUNTARY - is the principle that
acknowledges the parties' right to
freely enter both the mediation process
and any agreement reached in that
process. The parties have a right to
withdraw from mediation at any time.
SELF-DETERMINATION - is the principle
that recognizes that parties to a
dispute have the ability and right to
define their issues, needs and solutions
and to determine the outcome of the
process without advice or suggestions
from the mediator. The parties have the
final say as to the terms of any
agreement reached in mediation.
NEUTRALITY/IMPARTIALITY - is the
principle that affirms the parties’
right to a process that serves all
parties fairly and equally. This
principle applies equally to the
mediator who must refrain from perceived
or actual bias or favoritism, either by
word or deed.
INFORMED CONSENT - is the principle that
affirms the parties' right to
information about the mediation process
and access to information about their
rights and options before consenting to
participate in mediation and/or to the
terms of any agreement reached in
mediation.
Begin the Resolution Process:
Contact Portsmouth Mediation
603.570.4862
info@portsmouthmediation.com
We will talk with you about your
circumstance, the mediation process and
fees. Portsmouth Mediation will
communicate with the other party and
schedule a session at your convenience.
Before each mediation session,
Portsmouth Mediation will talk with each
party to better comprehend the issues
and answer any questions about the
mediation process.
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