Timing of Mediation – Early Mediation Becoming Preferred
With litigation delays continuing post-COVID, early mediation is emerging as a preferred option for many legal professionals. Whether it's pre-litigation or pre-arbitration, early mediation offers several benefits.
Even though courts are operating again, a COVID-induced backlog continues to slow case movement. As a result, many lawyers are opting for early mediation to resolve disputes quickly rather than waiting for trial dates months or even years down the road.
Another growing trend is resolving disputes before litigation or arbitration even begins. Pre-litigation mediation offers the chance to avoid the high costs and long timelines of formal proceedings. Pre-arbitration mediation follows a similar logic, encouraging parties to explore settlement options before the arbitration process fully kicks off.
Early mediation provides an efficient way to resolve disputes before they escalate, saving time and resources for all parties. For legal professionals, now is the time to consider this approach as the delays and costs of litigation continue to mount.
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