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Alternative Dispute Resolution

Apr. 15, 2002

Mediation Is Not as Confidential or as Voluntary as Attorneys Might Think

Focus Column - By Mark J. Divelbiss - Mediation has been used with increasing frequency over the last 10 years, especially in California. One reason for its popularity is that a high percentage of cases settle during mediation at a significantly reduced cost compared to litigation. The cases that fail to settle through mediation usually proceed to litigation and trial.

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        By Mark J. Divelbiss
        
        Mediation has been used with increasing frequency over the last 10 years, especially in California. One reason for its popularity is that a high percentage of cases settle during mediation at a significantly reduce...

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