Mediation makes a difference.
With a neutral third party assisting all participants in reaching a voluntary, self-determined, and confidential process, mediation creates understanding on both sides.
What is mediation? How does it work?
Mediation is an effective way to resolve a disagreement. A confidential multi-step process that varies depending on the process determined and the particulars of the situation, mediation offers a forum for those who disagree to gain understanding, to be understood, and to work together to explore options for resolution. The process typically includes three steps:
Pre-mediation, in which the professional mediator collects information from everyone involved and explains to both parties what to expect, who’ll be in the room, any paperwork involved, and the actual process.
The actual Mediation session includes a review of the process, questions of both parties, brainstorming solutions or other options, and eventually an agreement if and as desired by all participants. Next steps are then determined.
Post-mediation allows for follow-up with all parties based on agreements made in the mediation session. It’s not unusual to have more than one session, though the number may be limited in some cases.
What are the benefits?
Quicker and much less expensive than a typical lawsuit, mediation offers everyone involved the chance to hear and understand each other’s point of view.
With a neutral third party assisting all participants in reaching a voluntary, self-determined, mutually beneficial resolution, mediation creates understanding on both sides, and typically results in settlements and agreements more likely to be kept.
We are mediation experts.
Graymake provides mediation services for employment, business, parenting plans, family, community, and elder care cases, and on a case-by-case basis. We bring a deep understanding of alternative dispute resolution practices and will discuss the best process for you. If mediation is the right fit, or if a restorative process better fits the nature of your dispute, we will offer this feedback.
We also have a wide network in the DMV and beyond with whom we partner in order to match you with the best mediator, arbitrator, ombudsman, or facilitator.
When done right, mediation is a powerful process that allows everyone involved to come together and determine for themselves what they want to see happen. For Graymake, mediation reinforces our belief that people know what they need and, given space and proper support, can arrive at a mutually satisfactory outcome.
"Annie's skill as a mediator is only comparable to her ability to balance
power dynamics in the room."— Demetric Gillespie, Workforce Specialist and Trainer, Family House,
United Way of Central Maryland
