Our attorneys at Smart & Malone Family Law Group, PLLC are skilled trial attorneys; however, many clients wish to avoid the costs, both financial and emotional, of going to trial. Furthermore, most family law courts require mediation prior to any contested temporary orders hearing or final trial. Our attorneys are effective and efficient negotiators who have years of experience representing clients at mediation or arbitration. Founding Attorney Melissa N. Smart is trained and certified as a Professional Mediator herself, which aids in her representation of clients at mediation or arbitration.
Our attorneys have participated in countless mediations over their combined 30 years of experience as family law attorneys. They work diligently to prepare for a successful mediation outcome, and advocate for their client at mediation to reach the possible result, without the delays and cost of contested court hearings.
Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution venue whereby the parties jointly retain a joint, neutral, mediator to assist with resolution of their family law issues. The mediator is usually a former family law judge or highly experienced family law attorney. The mediator does not issue orders but rather assists the clients in reaching an agreement by facilitating mediation. Mediation is a confidential process.
Arbitration is also an alternative dispute resolution venue; however, the jointly retained neutral professional is granted the authority to issue orders at the conclusion of the arbitration.
The attorneys at Smart & Malone Family Law Group, PLLC represent their clients and protect their client’s interests at both mediation and/or arbitration. We are committed to serving our clients interests at all family law venues, whether mediation, arbitration, attorney-negotiated settlement, or litigation. Contact us today to discuss your mediation and/or arbitration needs.
