·             Focuses on a meeting of the minds and forward looking solutions, not who may be right or wrong

·             Saves time and money– most mediations are handled much quicker than court cases and can save hundreds, if not thousands in attorney fees.

·             Fair and Neutral—the mediator does not make any decisions nor has the authority to do so . No decision will be made unless both parties are in complete agreement.

·             Keeps private matters private. As opposed to court hearings which are open to the public, the mediation will be kept confidential by the mediator.

A mutually agreed settlement is more satisfying and likely to endure than a court judgment