The Mediation Process - Chart your Own Future

Mediation facilitated by an experienced, impartial attorney allows the parties to play an active and significant role in resolving their disputes, while permitting the client's attorneys to function as advocates for their clients.

The decision to enter into mediation to resolve a disputed matter can occur before or after the filing of a legal action. This option for conflict resolution can be initiated and agreed upon by the parties or a Judge can order that the matter be submitted to mediation before rendering decisions. 

The cost-effectiveness of mediation is clear. Helping you avoid prolonged and costly litigation is one of our Firm's goals. In the event that resolution is not reached, important groundwork can be laid for future negotiations that can speed up the resolution process.

Our Mediators

Only experienced trial attorneys are employed as mediators by our Firm. Mediation is conducted for all types of civil cases, including domestic relations, personal injury, and breach of contract.

What to Expect


​The decision to mediate a disputed matter can occur prior or subsequent to the filing of a legal action.Washington statutory law provides parameters for how mediation is conducted.
​How it Works:
  • Once the parties and their counsel agree to submit the matter to mediation, a request is made to our Firm to initiate the process, along with information regarding the case and attorneys for both parties.
  • A mutually convenient appointment is scheduled in one of our three locations.
  • The mediator will confirm the appointment in writing and necessary documents to be used in the mediation are requested
  • Mediation is conducted with all parties present.
  • If mediation is successful, an agreement is drafted and signed by all the parties and their representatives.

​The Results

Mediation works.  By resolving disputes in mediation, parties determine for themselves what is important and, ultimately the outcome of the situation.
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Both parties are empowered to decide and negotiate resolution with the support and advice of their attorneys,  as opposed to the uncertainty of a judicial outcome. mediation can assist in avoiding delays, potentially saving time, energy and the expense of a protracted conflict .