- It gets people to talk the way they should with each other before things go to court.
- Just plain talking helped.
- Meeting face-to-face and listening to each other.
- It was done fairly and quickly.
- We had a chance to be heard.
- It meets the needs of both of us.
- Easier atmosphere to talk things out.
- We both got a fair conclusion and I consider it a win-win solution.
- I understand more about the situation (disability of defendant, his efforts, etc.).
- It kept both parties on good terms.
- Worked out well and saved time.
- It was a private process that was informal.
- I learned facts I was not aware of.
- We could work through it together.
- People walked away friendlier.
- I’d rather have a two-way conversation with my problem tenants than argue before a magistrate.
- It was a good opportunity to get all three parties together to discuss some rather complex issues.
- Being able to go through everything without being hurried was very helpful for me.
- I felt some of the charges were excessive or untrue and both sides were able to negotiate.
- After mediation we split costs that had accrued over a year.
- We split the difference as we saw fit.
- I didn’t want to go to see the judge because I knew it would totally destroy any semblance of friendship left.
- It is a good way for people to talk things through.
- It allowed more flexibility.
- We came to an understanding.
- We are both getting what we want.
Mediation: It's your solution.