Mediation

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What is Mediation?

A form of alternative dispute resolution in which a neutral third party will attempt to guide the disputing parties through a process of discussions and negotiations to a point of reaching an amicable resolution. This is a voluntary, more informal process and is not enforceable, unlike arbitration.

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