It’s Never Too Late, or Too Early

opening-doorAnytime there is more than one possible outcome, the option of a negotiated resolution always exists.

So the next time you’re asked, “When is it possible to mediate” or “When is a good time to mediate,” the simple answer is, “Anytime both parties are willing.”

“Even before a complaint is filed?”  Yes.

While timing may affect particulars, it doesn’t foreclose discussion.

What it’s really about is getting started.

Avail yourself of a mediator versed in a variety of timed approaches, who can lend door-opening help, as well, and negotiation will be underway.

Related: Some Things Are Best Said By Your Mediator

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.
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