Mediation is an alternative to court, offering several benefits to parties involved in a dispute. The most important benefit of mediating a dispute is control. Any lawyer will tell you that litigating a case is often a game of chance. Even the best lawyers have no control over what a judge or jury will do. And every litigator can tell a client about the slam dunk case that they wound up losing. There are no slam dunk cases. And when you submit a matter to a judge or a jury, you give up control of your destiny. Mediation, with a trained, experienced neutral mediator, all sides of a dispute to have a say control in the resolution of a matter, and therefore, their future. One of the most significant advantages of mediation is that it is a cost-effective option. Mediation is also generally less expensive than going to court, much faster than traditional litigation, which can drag on for years.

Mediation is also a confidential process, meaning that parties can speak freely and openly without fearing damaging their reputation or having what they say used against them. Unlike court proceedings, mediation discussions are not made public, and parties can settle disputes without any adverse publicity.