Exacerbated, broken down lines of communication, betrayals, infuriating situations… Getting a judge involved might feel like the best or only way to bring things to an end. But what if it’s not? And what if, more likely than not, it’s not?
Given the toll, I say:
You owe it to yourself — to your family and friends, even — to test your own mettle.
I say this because, over and over, I see the amazing ability people have to fix a problem themselves; without realizing they could; despite doubts and prior failed attempts. I see them reach outcomes that are often better, faster, cheaper, more constructive and more sustainable than what someone else might (be able to) do for them.
The key is knowing you don’t have to do it by yourself. You might not even be able to. Avail yourself of the help that’s out there. Bring in a mediator and employ a tried and true, one-step-at-a-time process (mediation). You’ll find what many others have discovered:
You’re more capable than you think.
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About Maria Hanna Joseph
Maria Hanna Joseph, principal of Joseph Mediation, is an Attorney-Mediator who is highly regarded for her experience and ability to resolve employment, workplace and organizational disputes. She has served more than 2,000 matters over her 20 years as a mediator and her 29 year employment law career.
With care, expedience and economy, Maria helps attorneys and parties achieve settlement in nearly every mediation. Moreover, her pragmatism and perseverance bring about purposeful settlements; products of Maria's insight and creativity, gained by her depth of experience and training.
These qualities, along with her demeanor and the trust she engenders, have earned Maria a reputation for being able to manage extremely challenging circumstances and settle a wide variety of cases.
Maria is available to provide services in-person or virtually (utilizing teleconference and desk-top videoconference resources) throughout Massachusetts, New England and the U.S.
