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MediationThe adversarial process employed in litigation is typically costly, time consuming and open to public scrutiny. Conversely, Mediation is significantly more cost effective, expeditious and confidential. More importantly, during Mediation the parties themselves craft an agreement rather than being forced to accept terms set forth by a Court. The Mediator acts as neither judge nor jury, but as a Neutral participant assisting the parties reach an agreement. The following studies demonstrate the benefits of resolving disputes without resort to litigation...
The Supreme Court of Tennessee promulgated Rule 31 to govern mediation within the State. The Rule sets forth, among other things: i) the qualification requirements for neutrals; ii) ethical guidelines for mediator conduct; iii) statutory confidentiality provisions; and, iv) Court appointment provisions. You can read Rule 31 in its entirety here.
Interested in learning more? Download the Mediation FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) below. You can request Mediation by downloading a copy of the appropriate form, and following the instructions found on the first page.
Looking for a Mediator? You can find a complete list of all Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 Mediators here.
The following forms in PDF format are available for immediate download. You can obtain the latest version of Adobe Reader for free here.
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