Atlanta Mediation Services
Civil Mediation
Is civil mediation right for you?
Civil Mediation in Georgia is a form of dispute resolution that is facilitated by a neutral third party. The benefits of civil mediation may include clarification of misunderstandings, exploring alternative solutions, maintaining privacy, reducing stress, preventing trials, and promoting a better solution through problem-solving.
Civil Mediation
Civil mediation can assist parties in finding mutually acceptable resolutions to these disputes, avoiding the need for lengthy and costly legal proceedings.
Contractual disagreements over:
Payment and Pricing: Disputes related to payment terms, amounts, or pricing issues outlined in a contract.
Delivery and Performance: Issues arising from delays, incomplete work, or unsatisfactory performance by one of the parties.
Breach of Contract: Allegations that one party failed to fulfill its contractual obligations, leading to a breach of contract.
Scope of Work: Disputes regarding the interpretation or fulfillment of the agreed-upon scope of work in the contract.
Quality of Goods or Services: Disagreements over the quality of standards of goods or services provided under the contract.
Contract Termination: Disputes arising from the termination of a contract, whether it was rightful or wrongful.
Confidentiality or Non-Disclosure: Breaches or disputes related to confidentiality or non-disclosure clauses within the contract.
Force Majeure: Disputes regarding the applicability of force majeure clauses due to unforeseen circumstances affecting contract performance.
Personal Injury:
Automobile Accidents: Disputes arising from car accidents, including issues related to fault, insurance claims, and compensation for injuries.
Slip and Fall Incidents: Disagreements over responsibility and liability for injuries sustained in slip and fall accidents on someone else's property.
Medical Malpractice: Disputes involving alleged negligence or malpractice by healthcare professionals, leading to injuries or harm.
Product Liability: Disputes over injuries caused by defective or unsafe products, involving manufacturers, distributors, or sellers.
Workplace Injuries: Disputes between employees and employers regarding workplace injuries, safety violations, or compensation claims.
Assault and Battery: Disputes arising from intentional acts causing physical harm, where the victim seeks compensation for injuries.
Premises Liability: Disputes related to injuries that occur on someone's property due to inadequate maintenance or unsafe conditions.
Landlord Tenant Disputes:
Rent Payment Issues: Disputes related to late or unpaid rent, including disagreements over payment methods or amounts.
Lease Violations: Disputes arising from alleged violations of lease terms, such as noise complaints, unauthorized pets, or alterations to the property.
Security Deposit Disputes: Disagreements over the return of the security deposit, including deductions for damages or unpaid rent.
Maintenance and Repairs: Disputes regarding the responsibility for repairs and maintenance of the property, especially if they affect habitability.
Eviction Proceedings: Disputes arising from eviction notices, including issues related to the legality of eviction, notice periods, or tenant defenses.
Utilities Disputes: Disagreements over the payment and responsibility for utilities, especially when they are included in the rent.
Illegal Entry: Disputes over unauthorized entry by the landlord into the tenant's rented premises.
Lease Renewal or Termination: Disputes over the terms and conditions of lease renewal or termination, including notice periods and any associated fees.
Civil mediation FAQ’s
What is Civil Mediation
Civil Mediation is a form of dispute resolution that is facilitated by a neutral third party. The benefits of civil mediation may include clarification of misunderstandings, exploring alternative solutions, maintaining privacy, reducing stress, preventing trials, and promoting a better solution through problem-solving.
How Does Civil Mediation Work?
You can attend voluntary mediation any time before or during a case.
A trained Civil Mediator will lead the mediation. Each party voices its opinion as to how to resolve the case. The role of the Civil Mediator is to help you and the other party reach an agreed-upon resolution without going to court for full litigation.
Most civil mediation sessions are agreed-upon hours, but usually no longer than five-hour sessions.
Civil mediation can be conducted in person, or remotely on the phone, by email, or by video. Having the flexibility to conduct mediation means you can work around work conflicts, illness, childcare, and other issues.
What Are The Different Types of Civil Mediation?
Whether through court action or mediation, the following types of disputes can be addressed.
For Civil Law: Non-criminal cases are handled through civil litigation. In these cases, two or more parties (individuals or businesses) seeking money or other compensation for damage have the dispute settled through a trial, hearing, or an alternative form of dispute resolution such as arbitration or mediation. Examples of civil mediation include Commercial Transactions, Construction Liability, Contracts, Employment or Labor, Intellectual Property, Landlord/Tenant, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Property, Workers’ Compensation, and additional areas.
Is Civil Mediation Confidential?
Civil mediation is confidential. No information you share during mediation is shared with the judge. The civil mediator only reports the result of the mediation – if it was successful or not. All conversations and documents presented during mediation are confidential and privileged unless otherwise communicated.
What Happens if You Don’t Agree?
If the parties do not reach an agreement, you maintain the right to take the dispute before a judge or jury. If you start civil mediation but decide to stop before you complete an agreement, you will maintain your right to go to court at a scheduled court date.
Who Pays for Civil Mediation?
Generally, the cost of civil mediation is shared equally between the parties involved unless otherwise stated. In some cases, the judge may order a case to be mediated.
How Long is a Mediation Session?
Mediation sessions usually last 3-4 hours. Sometimes issues can be resolved in a single session; sometimes additional sessions are needed.
Does Mediation Substitute for Legal Advice?
No, we recommend you receive your own legal advice, before and throughout the mediation process to help you make informed decisions. Good mediation does not replace good legal advice.
Office Hours
Monday-Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday Closed
Contact Info
235 Peachtree Street NE Suite 400
Atlanta, GA 30303