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Professional Mediation Services

Resolving conflicts with expert, neutral mediation

Expert Mediation for Lasting Solutions

Mediation is a proven, cost-effective alternative to litigation that empowers parties to resolve disputes collaboratively. As certified mediators, we facilitate productive dialogue in a confidential environment, helping you reach fair, voluntary settlements that preserve relationships and save time and money.

Success-Focused

85% success rate in reaching mutually acceptable agreements

Confidential Process

Completely private and protected by legal privilege

Relationship-Preserving

Collaborative approach that maintains important relationships

Comprehensive Mediation Services

Our experienced mediators handle a wide range of disputes across various sectors, providing neutral facilitation to help parties reach mutually acceptable resolutions.

Workplace Disputes
Professional mediation for employment conflicts, workplace harassment issues, interpersonal disputes between colleagues, discrimination claims, wrongful dismissal disputes, and other workplace-related disagreements.

Common Issues We Mediate:

Employee-employer conflicts
Workplace harassment and discrimination
Wrongful dismissal disputes
Workplace accommodation issues
Team conflicts and communication breakdowns
Performance management disputes
Contractual & Commercial Disagreements
Resolution of business disputes, contract interpretation issues, commercial disagreements, partnership disputes, supplier conflicts, and other business-related conflicts through neutral mediation.

Common Issues We Mediate:

Contract interpretation disputes
Partnership and joint venture conflicts
Supplier and vendor disagreements
Service delivery disputes
Payment and billing conflicts
Intellectual property disputes
Landlord-Tenant Conflicts
Mediation services for rental disputes, lease disagreements, property maintenance issues, security deposit conflicts, and other landlord-tenant matters outside of formal tribunal processes.

Common Issues We Mediate:

Rent increase disputes
Property maintenance and repair issues
Security deposit conflicts
Lease interpretation disagreements
Noise and disturbance complaints
Early lease termination disputes
Neighbourhood & Community Issues
Resolution of community disputes, neighbour conflicts, property boundary issues, noise complaints, homeowner association disputes, and other community-related disagreements.

Common Issues We Mediate:

Property boundary disputes
Noise and nuisance complaints
Fence and landscaping conflicts
Parking and access disputes
Homeowner association conflicts
Community development disagreements
Family Property or Financial Disputes (non-divorce)
Mediation for family financial matters, property disputes, inheritance issues, elder care decisions, and other family conflicts that don't involve divorce proceedings.

Common Issues We Mediate:

Estate and inheritance disputes
Family business conflicts
Elder care and support decisions
Property division among siblings
Financial support disagreements
Trust and estate administration
Small Claims Court Settlements
Pre-trial mediation to resolve small claims disputes, avoiding the time and expense of formal court proceedings while reaching mutually acceptable solutions.

Common Issues We Mediate:

Consumer protection disputes
Property damage claims
Service provider conflicts
Debt collection matters
Contract breach claims
Personal injury settlements
Interpersonal Conflicts
Professional mediation for personal disputes, relationship conflicts, communication breakdowns, and other interpersonal disagreements requiring neutral third-party intervention.

Common Issues We Mediate:

Personal relationship conflicts
Communication breakdowns
Trust and betrayal issues
Social media and online disputes
Group and organization conflicts
Professional relationship disputes

Why Choose Mediation?

Mediation offers significant advantages over traditional litigation, providing efficient and effective dispute resolution with lasting results.

Fast and Affordable
Mediation typically resolves disputes in 1-3 sessions over a few weeks, compared to months or years in court. Costs are typically 80-90% less than litigation.

Average resolution: 2-4 weeks vs. 12-24 months in court

Private and Confidential
All mediation sessions are completely confidential under Ontario's confidentiality laws, protecting your privacy and sensitive information from public disclosure.

100% confidential - nothing disclosed without consent

Voluntary, Mutually Agreed Solutions
Parties maintain complete control over the outcome, with solutions that both sides voluntarily agree to, rather than having decisions imposed by a judge or arbitrator.

95% of participants prefer mediated outcomes

Preserves Relationships
Mediation focuses on collaborative problem-solving and future-oriented solutions, helping to maintain important personal and business relationships.

85% of parties maintain working relationships post-mediation

Reduces Legal Costs and Court Time
Avoid expensive litigation costs, lengthy court delays, and the uncertainty of trial outcomes through efficient mediation processes.

Average savings: $15,000-$50,000 vs. litigation

When Should You Choose Mediation?

Mediation is particularly effective in certain situations. Consider mediation when these factors apply to your dispute.

Communication has broken down
When parties are no longer able to communicate effectively on their own
Ongoing relationship is important
When parties need to maintain a working or personal relationship after the dispute
Privacy is a concern
When confidentiality is important and public court records are undesirable
Cost and time are factors
When parties want to avoid the expense and delays of litigation
Creative solutions are needed
When the dispute requires flexible solutions that courts cannot provide
Emotions are running high
When a neutral third party can help manage emotions and facilitate productive dialogue

Our Mediation Approaches

We employ different mediation styles depending on the nature of your dispute and your specific needs.

Facilitative Mediation
The mediator facilitates communication and helps parties identify interests and generate options, without providing advice or opinions on the merits.

Best For:

Complex disputes where parties need to maintain ongoing relationships

Evaluative Mediation
The mediator provides assessments of the strengths and weaknesses of each party's case and may offer opinions on likely court outcomes.

Best For:

Legal disputes where parties want expert evaluation of their positions

Transformative Mediation
Focuses on empowering parties and fostering recognition of each other's perspectives, emphasizing personal growth and relationship improvement.

Best For:

Interpersonal conflicts where relationship repair is important

Shuttle Mediation
Parties remain in separate rooms while the mediator moves between them, useful when emotions are high or safety concerns exist.

Best For:

High-conflict situations or when parties cannot be in the same room

Our Mediation Process

We follow a structured, proven process designed to facilitate productive dialogue and reach mutually beneficial solutions efficiently.

1
Initial Consultation & Intake
We assess your dispute, determine if mediation is appropriate, explain the process, discuss fees, and ensure all parties consent to participate.

Timeline: 30-60 minutes

2
Pre-Mediation Preparation
We coordinate with all parties to schedule sessions, establish ground rules, gather relevant documents, and prepare the mediation environment.

Timeline: 1-2 weeks

3
Mediation Sessions
Structured sessions with opening statements, issue identification, interest exploration, option generation, and negotiation toward resolution.

Timeline: 2-8 hours per session

4
Agreement Drafting & Follow-up
If resolution is reached, we draft a comprehensive, legally enforceable agreement and provide follow-up support as needed.

Timeline: 1-2 weeks

Mediation vs. Litigation: Cost Comparison

Mediation Costs

Mediator Fees: $200-$400/hour

Total Sessions: 1-3 sessions (2-8 hours each)

Legal Representation: Optional, limited hours

Timeline: 2-8 weeks

Total Cost: $2,000-$8,000

Litigation Costs

Legal Fees: $300-$600/hour

Court Costs: $500-$2,000+

Discovery & Preparation: 50-200+ hours

Timeline: 12-36 months

Total Cost: $25,000-$100,000+

Ready to Resolve Your Dispute?

Contact us today for a free 15-minutes call to discuss how we can help you with your legal needs.