No amount of planning will prevent every dispute. But, when they do arise, disagreements often can be settled through honest and frank discussion. A lawsuit is always an option, but in many cases negotiation is more productive and cost-effective.

I began my professional career as a newspaper reporter and editor. Though I moved to the practice of law after only a few years, one thing that stuck with me was the journalistic training to see multiple sides of any dispute. Combined with my education and experience as a lawyer, as well as specialized mediation training as a Rule 114 Qualified Neutral, that background places me in a strong position as a mediator. I am able to see the dispute as a whole, and help the parties identify the core issues in the dispute - for themselves and the other party. From there, I can help feuding parties find common ground so they can walk away with an agreement that serves everyone's interests without the cost, delay and stress of litigation.

A comprehensive approach to conflict resolution can help you keep legal costs down and resolve your dispute more quickly than in court. To learn whether mediation might be right for you, please contact me at my Minneapolis office today.