You’re an attorney or businessperson seeking a qualified mediator to help resolve a business dispute. What are some of the criteria you would use to find the “right” mediator?

Chances are you would look for experience.

     At General Counsel Mediation LLC, we have close to 60 years of comprehensive business and business law experience in tandem with significant litigation knowledge. We’ve negotiated thousands of contracts and managed hundreds of lawsuits. This means you can be confident we've already dealt with issues similar to yours.

And you would try to find an attorney who truly understands the mediation process.

     As seasoned attorneys and businessmen, we understand how disputes arise and what leads to their resolution. We move quickly to the heart of each dispute.

Certainly you would gravitate toward a mediator who understands business law as well as litigation.

     As long-term General Counsels, we are business law specialists who bring varied perspectives to mediation.

     We evaluate the legal aspects of every dispute from the perspectives of both litigator and business law specialist. This means you’re working with someone who understands the underlying substantive business law issues, but is also totally familiar with litigation risks, benefits and strategies.

Obviously you would be comfortable with someone who looks at the business issues before the legal ramifications.

     Because of our experience in business decisions and considerations, we bring a business perspective to our legal work, rather than only the other way around. We don’t just help you examine the legal risk-reward profile of a lawsuit; we help you assess the business risk-reward profile as well.

Wouldn’t you prefer an attorney who’s also been on the other side of the fence?

     As clients, we’ve understood the frustrations inherent in litigation; as lawyers we understand the causes of that frustration. This gives us a better understanding of the perspectives that both lawyers and their clients bring to the table.

And, of course, you would prefer a mediator who is also highly experienced in negotiation. You want the person who knows how to put together a win-win, so you can put your dispute behind you and get back to business.

     We understand the negotiation process and are comfortable dealing with different negotiating styles. We combine experience and creativity, as we search for the common ground that will settle the dispute as efficiently and amicably as possible.

Calling on General Counsel Mediation to assist you in resolving your dispute is good business.

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