Where Conflicts Become
Resolutions
Efficient mediation services tailored to fit your needs.
Heather Giordanella
MEDIATOR
For twenty-five years, Heather Giordanella worked as an attorney and gained a wealth of experience representing clients in a wide variety of civil litigation. She also served as a court-appointed neutral and in that role facilitated resolutions for numerous parties regarding discovery and related disputes. Her commitment to integrity drives her use of positive and creative approaches to guide parties toward settling even the most sophisticated and challenging conflicts.
Dynamic Mediation Services is ready to assist you in navigating legal disputes. Our extensive experience includes a diverse range of areas such as business and contract disagreements, products liability and personal injury claims, consumer protection actions, real estate investment and development disputes, employment matters, and divorce and custody issues.
We are dedicated to delivering skilled guidance to help you move toward successful resolutions. Whether through virtual mediations by Zoom or in-person sessions in Charleston, South Carolina, neighboring communities, or other mutually agreed locations, we offer flexible and accessible mediation services for all those involved.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Mediation is a voluntary and informal process, in which a neutral third-party mediator facilitates an open, confidential discussion between disputing parties. The purpose of this dialogue is to explore potential resolutions for the parties’ disagreement in a non-adversarial setting.
The mediator serves as a facilitator, guiding the parties in a conversation about the disputed issues and exploring potential resolutions. However, the mediator does not make any decisions. Instead, the parties are empowered to voluntarily reach their own agreement regarding the settlement of their dispute.
Mediation is suitable for all types of disputes including, but not limited to, business conflicts, contract disagreements, employment disputes, mass tort and personal injury claims, and family matters such as divorce, custody, and probate. It is effective not only after lawsuits have been filed but also as a proactive approach to resolve issues before court proceedings are initiated.
The duration of mediation varies based on the complexity of the dispute and the parties’ commitment to continue engaging in productive discussions. While some mediations result in a settlement in a single session, others may require multiple sessions across several days or weeks. The flexibility of time and the number of sessions rest within the parties’ control, allowing them to determine the pace and extent of the overall process.
Engaging in mediation does not result in a legally binding decision. However, if the parties involved reach an agreement, they can formalize it into a legally binding document or court order.
Mediation offers several advantages over litigation, including cost-effectiveness, faster resolution, greater control over the outcome, and confidentiality. It also can be a less adversarial approach in comparison to court proceedings.
Mediation fees vary based on the complexity of the parties’ dispute and the format and duration of the mediation sessions. The fees are usually shared among the involved parties, and payment of the fees is required regardless of the final outcome of the mediation. Information about the costs involved is provided at the time the mediation is scheduled.
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