Frequently Asked Questions
How do we schedule a mediation with you?
You can check my availability and reserve a time on my website. Please keep in mind a mediation is not confirmed until a conflicts check is cleared, and I have confirmed the mediation via email.
Do you conduct both in person and remote mediations?
Yes, I conduct both in person and remote mediations based on the parties’ preference. I also conduct hybrid mediations where some of the participants appear in person and some appear remotely. It is the parties for to decide whether the mediation is conducted in person, remotely or as a hybrid.
How do you conduct mediations?
In advance of the mediation, I contact an attorney for each of the parties and/or have a joint call with all the attorneys. One of the reasons is to discuss whether the parties are in position to meaningfully mediate the case. I also request mediation statements at least one week before to allow me to prepare for the mediation.
I not have the parties give opening statements. However, I do like to have the parties come together before the mediation begins in the event the parties have not met each other before the mediation.
Will you travel out of town for mediations?
Yes, I will travel out of town for mediations. I do not charge for travel time for mediations conducted within two hours travel time of Cincinnati. For mediations taking place greater than two hours from Cincinnati, I charge one-half of my hourly rate for travel plus expenses.
Who pays for the mediation?
Generally, the mediation cost is split equally between each party/affiliated party. However, the parties are free to agree to any other arrangement.
Is information disclosed in a mediation confidential?
Yes, under Ohio law, information disclosed to a mediator is confidential unless a party gives permission to the mediator to share information disclosed to the other party. There is certain information disclosed in a mediation, though, that is not confidential. This includes… In addition, the confidentiality applies not just to me as the mediator bur also to the parties. Thus, demands and offers and other proposed terms of a settlement cannot be disclosed to those outside the mediation without the consent of the parties. This confidentiality also precludes disclosure to a court about demands and offers.