Blog 13, THE MEDIATION EXPERTS – The satisfied Client and Parties We recently conducted a Brisbane Mediation regarding a matter between 2 mid-level employees. It was a very difficult matter with a long history of conflict, co-workers taking sides and one accusing the other of bullying and harassment. The employer informed us that mediation was

By Farley Tolpen, CEO.  One of the joys as a mediator occurs when the parties reach that “magic moment” in mediation. That is the moment where they have put aside all disputes and are working on a resolution. As an example, I recently mediated a contentious family matter in which both parties had accused the

By Farley Tolpen, CEO.  I recently conducted a mediation between ex-partners who had not spoken in 6 months. There was bitterness and antagonism on both sides. The father had not seen the children during that time and missed them terribly. We started the mediation process as a shuttle mediation. About 2 hours into the mediation,

By Farley Tolpen, CEO.  I estimate that I have mediated around 3,000 matters with about 65% involving lawyers and their clients. Approximately 90% of mediations with lawyers involved have resolved. I recently conducted a mediation in which there was a history of litigation and acrimony between the parties. The lawyers had also issues between them.

By Farley Tolpen, CEO   I would like to welcome you to the first blog of The Mediation Experts. On many occasions people have asked why is mediation so important? The purpose of this blog is to set forth the benefits and success of mediation. We shall discuss recent trends, statistics and frequently asked questions regarding mediation

One of the interesting aspects of mediation occurs when there is a relatively small amount in dispute. I recently mediated a matter where the only dispute was how the parties were to divide the proceeds from the family residence after sale. The total amount in dispute was approximately $35,000 after the parties resolved a separate

We all have heard of the stories where parties have litigated a matter for 4-6 years and have paid lawyers, experts and others up to 1-2 million dollars to litigate and have their matter go through a trial.   Studies show almost 90% of mediations reach resolution in a timely and cost effective way.  

While a large majority (around 90%) of all mediations resolve, some do not. I recently mediated a commercial matter with multiple parties and complex issues. While we did not resolve the matter in its entirety, the parties managed to resolve several issues. The parties also may return upon investigation of other issues. One of the

By Farley Tolpen, CEO     Thank you for all of you who have been reading my blog and providing feedback. For this week’s blog, I have decided to answer a question that has been asked on several occasions as to the reasons why The Mediation Experts should mediate a matter for them.   When

By Farley Tolpen, CEO.  In the past year, I have mediated several matters involving multiple parties and complex issues.  I recently mediated a complex matter involving multiple parties and their lawyers. There was a long history and complicated facts involving international law, deep rooted emotional issues and multiple agreements, both written and oral. If the