When it comes to legal issues, sometimes it's easier to avoid going to court. When there is a dispute between two parties and you don't want to go through a trial, you may want to consider mediation or arbitration. According to the Civil Mediation Council, around 75-80% of cases settle on the day of the mediation itself. Here are the types of people who often use a mediation lawyer.

Tenants and Landlords

Owning a rental property or being the person renting a property can come with many risks. Unfortunately, many disputes can happen between a landlord and their tenants over repairs, rent, infestations, and other issues. If such a situation occurs, both parties may not have the time or money to go through a court trial. To settle the case promptly, a mediation lawyer can come in handy to ensure that money, services, and various other things are handled fairly and professionally.

Employers and Staff

Unfortunately, legal issues happen all the time at the workplace. Issues can come up regarding disagreements over pay or promotions. Workers may have problems based on their working conditions, especially if their health is affected. Workplace discrimination is still a common occurrence, whether it's due to race, gender, sexual orientation, or age. When an employee is faced with a large corporation as the defense, they may not have the resources for a court trial. Meanwhile, the business often has a reputation to uphold. So, when an employee or other staff member has a case that they can prove, the employer typically wants to settle by way of mediation. As a result, the former employee in question can get the compensation they deserve and the company can avoid bad press or privacy issues.

Injured Individuals

Legal mediation and arbitration are services that can span across situations of all types. Whether you've experienced medical malpractice or an auto accident, mediation may be posed as an option to get the financial compensation that you deserve. When a situation leaves you injured due to someone else's neglect or oversight, you shouldn't have to carry that financial burden on your own. Our law firm has successfully mediated cases involving motorcycle accidents, slip and fall accidents, burn injuries, and more.

Business Partners

Romantic couples aren't the only partnerships that split up. Sometimes business partners also realize that the time for their partnership has come to an end. When there are disputes between partners in a business or any other related venture, it may be best to hire a mediation lawyer to solve the problem. Using this method to split up their assets and work relationships can also be a great way for both parties to protect their reputation and brand.

Homeowners

Being a homeowner comes with a great deal of responsibility. After all, homeowners have to constantly make repairs and upgrades on their houses to deal with problems and increase their value. However, all contractors aren't created equal. Therefore, some homeowners may have disputes to settle with contractors who didn't do the work they said they were going to. They also may have done the work in such a poor manner that it caused safety issues. In these cases, it can be more sensible to use a mediation lawyer to solve the problem. However, if the contractors have had enough reports against them, they may at some point be named in a class action lawsuit.

Consumers

Just about everyone researches and buys several types of products. Products that we eat, put on our skin, or wear may not be what they seem. Sometimes issues may unfold to where we realize that the product is faulty. When dealing with a harmful product, consumers may be able to choose mediation to get compensation back.

As you can see, there are many reasons why people can avoid going to court to solve a problem. These are situations in which mediation or arbitration can be way more useful than going through an extensive court trial. After all, courts can be timely and consuming, whereas mediation can often happen very quickly. So, if you're trying to resolve a business relationship or a romantic one, you may need a mediation lawyer to help you. Contact Carey Law, PLLC today for a consultation.