Mediation and Arbitration are two different forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution. Mediation is a process in which the parties meet with a mutually selected impartial and neutral person who assists them in the negotiation of their differences. Mediations can take place before a lawsuit is filed to avoid a court proceeding. Mediations can also take place while a lawsuit is pending. By contrast, with Arbitration, the parties choose to avoid the cost and delays that can be incumbent in court proceedings (as well as the more public nature of such proceedings) and instead have the matter decided by a neutral arbitrator. Cynthia offers both mediation and arbitration services, and is trained in both of these forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution.
There can be many benefits of mediation, as compared with court resolution.
- It is much less costly than a court case.
- It takes much less time – many mediations take no more than one day.
- By avoiding a lengthier litigation process, the parties’ energies are not diverted from their normal activities, jobs, and business pursuits.
- The parties can agree to keep the mediation proceeding confidential, as compared with a court proceeding that is on the public record.
- Resolution is controlled by the parties, as compared with a court proceeding where the parties are turning over to the judge or jury the power to decide the resolution.
Why choose Cynthia as your mediator
- She is a strong believer in resolving disputes through mediation and consensual agreement.
- She is committed to making sure each party is heard and has a passion for helping parties take control of their disputes and resolve them in a consensual way.
- She has completed two separate 40-hour intensive mediation training courses, in addition to a course in the avoidance of implicit bias by mediators.
- The diversity of her experience, handling cases involving a vast array of issues over her forty years of practicing law, informs her ability to handle mediations involving many viewpoints and issues.
Cynthia is available for mediation at her office in Towson, Maryland, or at other locations in Maryland as requested by the parties. To inquire as to her availability, please email her at CLL@cynthialeppertlaw.com, or call her at (410) 672-4022.
Why choose Cynthia as your arbitrator
- She has over 40 years practicing law with a focus on business law, business litigatoin and business disputes (including disputes between businsses and individuals and between businesses
- She is committed to ensuring the quality of the arbitration process and careful application of applicable law to facts.
- She is impartial, independent and possesses deep subject matter expertise in business, contract, health care, technology, employment and real estate matters.
- She has the strong case management skills and commitment to ensuring compliance with the applicable Rules necessary o deliver a fair, efficient and binding decision .
- She has completed a 40-hour intensive arbitration course, in addition to a course in the avoidance of implicit bias by arbitrators.
- The diversity of her experience, handling cases involving a vast array of issues over her forty years of practicing law, informs her ability to handle mediations involving many viewpoints and issues.
Cynthia is available for arbitration at her office in Towson, Maryland, or at other locations in Maryland as requested by the parties. To inquire as to her availability, please email her at CLL@cynthialeppertlaw.com, or call her at (410) 672-4022.