Mediation Services

CEO READY is devoted to the application of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and facilitative mediation to a broad range of conflict situations, including business disputes and general civil disputes.

Mediation is a voluntary and confidential process in which a neutral person, the mediator, assists disputing parties to clarify issues, develop options and work toward a mutually beneficial resolution. CEO READY is available to assist in the resolution of a variety of matters including:

• business & commercial mediation
• workplace & employment mediation
• real estate mediation
• bankruptcy mediation
• construction mediation
• franchise mediation

About the Mediation Process
Mediation is an opportunity for parties to discuss their issues openly with the reassurance their dispute will remain private and the outcome will remain in their control. The mediation process is voluntary and parties reserve the right to withdraw from the mediation at anytime. The process is also confidential.

The benefits of mediation include:

High Success Rate. Mediation results in a successful outcome close to 80% of the time. because the parties determine the content and terms of any agreement.

Convenience. Mediation sessions are scheduled at the parties' convenience and in a place where the parties are comfortable.

Self-Determined Outcome. The parties decide the terms of any agreement. The mediator does not have decision-making authority and will never attempt to impose a solution.

Cost Effectiveness. Mediation costs a fraction of what it costs to litigate or what it costs to prolong the problem.

Time Savings. Mediation sessions can be scheduled quickly (depending on the parties’ and mediators’ schedule). Length of a session can take as little or as much time as the parties need.

Preservation of Relationships. Mediation improves communication and understanding between parties while strengthening personal and business relationships.

Facilitative or “interest-based” mediation adheres to five basic principles:

Confidentiality - is the principle that guarantees that all information received from the parties will be kept private, in order that parties will feel free to explore the issues and potential solutions. Any exceptions to this guarantee shall be made clear to the parties prior to their consent to participate in mediation. In addition, MWI Mediators and/or their notes cannot be subpoenaed should the matter go to court (M.G.L. ch 233 sec 23C).

Voluntary Process - is the principle that acknowledges the parties' right to freely enter both the mediation process and any agreement reached in that process. The parties have a right to withdraw from mediation at any time.

Self-Determiniation - is the principle that recognizes that parties to a dispute have the ability and right to define their issues, needs and solutions and to determine the outcome of the process without advice or suggestions from the mediator. The parties have the final say as to the terms of any agreement reached in mediation.

Neutraility - is the principle that affirms the parties’ right to a process that serves all parties fairly and equally. This principle applies equally to the mediator, who must refrain from perceived or actual bias or favoritism, either by word or deed.

Informed Consent - is the principle that affirms the parties' right to information about the mediation process and access to information about their rights and options before consenting to participate in mediation and/or to the terms of any agreement reached in mediation.

The staff at CEO READY will talk with you about your situation, the mediation process, and professional fees. We will contact the other party and schedule a session at your convenience. Prior to each mediation session,CEO READY will interview each party to better understand the issues and answer questions about the mediation process.

For more detailed information about our mediation services, please contact us.