Settling any matter through the courts is a long and expensive process. There has been an increasing movement in the last few years to settle as many matters as possible out of the courts and through a process known as mediation. The intention is to lighten the loads which are currently placed on the court system and help people with disputes to resolve them as quickly and easily as possible.

Mediation (http://www.hamlindispute.com/schedule-a-mediation/), also known as arbitration is a three step process which is usually successful in resolving any issue. The first stage involves a joint session between all parties involved in a dispute. Every party has the right to bring their own attorney with them. This meeting allows all parties the opportunity to state their view and what outcome would best suit their needs.

The second part of the process is the negotiation stage and problem solving stage. This involves each party being in a separate room and the mediator spending time with each group, running through the options and allowing them to talk freely. The result if this section should be the outline of an agreement; this can take a lengthy period of time to arrive at!

Finally, with the outline in place, it is time to sort out the detail before drawing up an official document which will become legally binding on all the parties involved. Once this has been drawn up and signed everyone involved is bound by the terms they have agreed to. Every person and their attorney will have a signed copy of the agreement which they can take home for future reference.

Preparation for this procedure is key as the actual stages can be processed relatively quickly; within the space of a day or two. Whilst each attorney will need to be paid, the cost of this is significantly less than the cost of going through the courts.

About Hamlin Dispute Resolution LLC

Frank Hamlin founded this firm in 1992 with the intention of creating a dedicated team of well trained and experienced mediators. The company was intended to be capable of dealing with any issue and settling it with a professional, thorough attitude, whilst remembering the fact that all parties are human. To find out more information visit their website www.hamlindispute.com or call them on 501-850-8888.