Definition of Mediation. Mediation is a voluntary process entered into by the parties. In this process the parties continue direct communication, but with the assistance of a neutral person who is the mediator, which mediator has no authority to require any concession or agreements. A good-faith effort shall be made to resolve any claim or controversy arising between the parties. The effort to resolve the matter through mediation may be terminated without cause as follows:
Definition of Mediation. A process in which a neutral (the mediator) assists parties to a conflict in finding a mutually acceptable solution to their dispute.
Definition of Mediation. Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and a process in which one or more impartial mediators help the participants reach their own voluntary agreement to resolve all or part of a dispute.
Definition of Mediation. Mediation is typically a settlement discussion. Negotiations are assisted by a neutral, impartial third party who promotes or facilitates an understanding among the parties of their common interests in reconciling or settling the matter. The mediator does not make any decision for the parties, except by special agreement. The mediator holds in confidence all information received during a mediation. Although the mediator assigned will be a member of the Berks County Bar Association and a practicing attorney, no attorney/client privilege attaches to the communication between the parties and the mediator. No attorney/client relationship is established. The parties may have consulted with their personal attorney as part of the mediation process, and it is recommended that the parties consider having their respective attorney and/or insurance adjustor present at the mediation. THE MEDIATOR WILL NOT BE SERVING AS AN ATTORNEY FOR ANY PARTY.
Definition of Mediation. Mediation may be defined as a form of dispute resolution in which negotiations between the disputing parties are facilitated by a third party (the mediator) who assists the parties in resolving their differences.86 Mediation processes, whilst in practice varying widely according to context and circumstance, usually share a number of features: • Third Party Facilitation – As already stated above, mediation is facilitated by a third party “mediator”, distinguishing it from negotiation where the disputing parties negotiate directly with each other. In most cases the mediator is chosen by the parties, however, this may not always be the case. • Voluntary – The choice to commence mediation, continue and eventually conclude an agreement is usually a voluntary one made by the parties to the dispute. However, in 84 Ibid.
Definition of Mediation. 2.1. Mediation shall be defined as a collaborative, interest-‐‑based negotiation between parties to a dispute, facilitated by an unbiased, independent third-‐‑party Mediator for the purposes of reaching a consensual agreement resolving the matter(s) at issue.
Definition of Mediation. Mediation is typically a settlement discussion. Negotiations are assisted by a neutral, impartial third party ("mediator") who promotes or facilitates an understanding among the parties of their common interest in reconciling or settling the matter. The mediator does not make any decision for the parties, except by special agreement. Although the mediator assigned may be a member of the Lancaster Bar Association and a practicing attorney, no attorney/client privilege attaches to the communication between the parties and the mediator. No attorney/client relationship is established with the mediator. THE MEDIATOR WILL NOT BE SERVING AS AN ATTORNEY OR ADVOCATE FOR ANY PARTY.
