Wisconsin Mediation Services

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Licensed in Wisconsin

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Helping Wisconsin Individuals, Families, and Businesses Resolve Disputes Efficiently + Effectively

Not every dispute needs to be resolved in a courtroom. In many situations, mediation provides an opportunity for parties to address disagreements, explore solutions, and reach mutually acceptable resolutions in a more efficient and collaborative setting.

Mediation is a voluntary process in which a neutral third party helps facilitate communication and negotiation between individuals, businesses, and organizations involved in a dispute. Unlike a judge or arbitrator, a mediator does not decide the outcome. Instead, the mediator helps the parties identify areas of agreement, evaluate potential solutions, and work toward a resolution that meets their needs and goals.

At Lommen Abdo, we provide mediation services for individuals, families, businesses, and professionals throughout Wisconsin. Drawing on extensive legal, litigation, and trial experience, our mediators help participants evaluate issues objectively, communicate effectively, and explore practical solutions that may not be available through traditional litigation.

Mediation in Wisconsin:
What You Should Know

Mediation is a voluntary process in which a neutral third party helps participants work toward a mutually acceptable resolution.
Unlike a judge or arbitrator, a mediator does not decide the outcome of the dispute or impose a settlement on the parties.
Wisconsin courts and litigants frequently use mediation as an effective tool for resolving disputes outside of traditional litigation.
Mediation can be effective for a wide range of disputes, including family law matters, business disputes, contract disagreements, real estate conflicts, insurance matters, shareholder disputes, and other civil disputes.
Mediation often provides greater flexibility, efficiency, and control than resolving a dispute through the court system.
Many disputes can be resolved through mediation while preserving important business, family, or professional relationships.

The process is confidential and allows parties to explore solutions that may not be available through traditional litigation.

Our Attorneys

James (Jamie) Johnson, Lommen Abdo Law Firm

James R. Johnson

Why Choose Lommen Abdo

Our mediators draw on extensive litigation and trial experience when helping parties evaluate risks, assess potential outcomes, and work toward resolution.
We understand the legal, practical, financial, and personal considerations that often influence dispute resolution throughout Wisconsin.
Our approach focuses on facilitating productive communication while maintaining neutrality and impartiality throughout the process.
We offer flexible mediation options, including in-person and remote proceedings when appropriate.
We work to create an environment where parties can openly discuss concerns, evaluate options, and pursue practical solutions.
Our goal is to help participants identify practical resolutions that address the underlying issues driving the dispute.

What We Do

We conduct mediations involving business disputes, shareholder conflicts, contract disagreements, real estate matters, construction disputes, family law issues, personal injury claims, and other civil disputes.
We help parties prepare for mediation by identifying goals, evaluating issues, and developing a productive approach to the process.
We facilitate discussions designed to identify areas of agreement, narrow disputes, and explore potential resolutions.
We assist participants in evaluating risks, opportunities, and settlement options based on the unique circumstances of the dispute.
We help memorialize settlement terms when parties successfully reach an agreement.
We leverage extensive litigation and trial experience to help parties realistically assess their positions and the potential costs, risks, and outcomes associated with continued litigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between mediation and arbitration?

Mediation is a voluntary process in which a neutral mediator helps the parties work toward a mutually acceptable resolution. The mediator does not make a decision or impose a settlement. Arbitration, on the other hand, involves a neutral arbitrator who hears evidence and typically issues a binding decision that the parties must follow.

How are mediation services governed in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin recognizes mediation as an important dispute resolution tool in a variety of legal matters. Depending on the type of dispute, mediation may be voluntary, court-ordered, or encouraged as part of the legal process. Mediators are expected to remain neutral and impartial while helping participants work toward a mutually acceptable resolution.

Why is mediation often less expensive than litigation?

Litigation can involve extensive discovery, motion practice, court appearances, and trial preparation that may take months or years to complete. Mediation is often a more streamlined process that can help parties resolve disputes more quickly and efficiently.

What types of disputes are best suited for mediation?

Mediation can be effective for a wide range of disputes, including family law matters, business disputes, contract disagreements, real estate conflicts, construction issues, shareholder disputes, personal injury claims, and employment-related matters.

Is mediation confidential?

In most situations, mediation is a confidential process. This confidentiality often encourages open communication and allows parties to explore potential solutions without concerns about those discussions being used later in court.

Can mediation be conducted remotely?

Yes. Many mediations can be conducted remotely through secure video conferencing platforms. Remote mediation often provides additional flexibility and convenience for participants while preserving the benefits of the mediation process.

How do I choose the right mediator?

Experience, neutrality, communication skills, subject-matter knowledge, and the ability to facilitate productive discussions are all important considerations. A mediator's litigation and trial experience can also provide valuable perspective when helping parties evaluate potential outcomes and settlement options.

Contact Lommen Abdo

If you are involved in a dispute and would like to explore mediation as an alternative to litigation, Lommen Abdo can help. Contact our team to learn more about our mediation services and discuss whether mediation may be appropriate for your situation.