mediation

The American civil justice system is designed to end disputes between parties.  Decision-makers weigh evidence, and the party with the greatest evidence wins, thus ending the dispute.  However, the system is not designed to determine the truth, and the system does not care about the truth, the parties, or the outcome, so long as the dispute is put to an end.  Judges and arbitrators are limited to decide the issues before them and cannot offer the litigants customized solutions. 

By contrast, alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, such as mediation, are designed differently.  Mediation is the proverbial “better mousetrap”, because it offers parties a wholly different method to end a dispute and, more importantly, control the outcome.  In a mediated settlement, the parties play a role in designing their own destiny, while also ending the dispute.  When parties mediate, they have a voice in the matter, play an active role in ending the dispute, and are more satisfied with the result.

Litigation is expensive, slow, and stressful. Moreover, the litigation of a boundary dispute can be exceptionally emotional. Mediation is a great alternative to the litigation of a boundary dispute, because it is typically quicker, less expensive, and allows for creative solutions.

Attorney Tim Prindiville is qualified as a mediator pursuant to Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. He is able to assist parties who wish to mediate the dispute before litigation or at any time after the suit has been commenced. Call Tim today so he can analyze your situation and offer solutions.

Call: 612-746-1043      Email: info@prindivillelaw.com