Are you experiencing an employment law dispute? If so, you may have concerns about how long your case will take to resolve as well as the cost of legal fees. What you may not know is that mediation can be an effective alternative to litigation. Considered a more hands-on approach, mediation involves the presence of a third neutral party or mediator. The goal of the mediator is to facilitate an equitable solution. This is accomplished by carefully listening to each party and keeping the mediation sessions focused on resolving the issues at hand.
A knowledgeable lawyer can explain to you that mediation has the following benefits over traditional employment law litigation:
- Less time consuming: A work-related dispute can interfere greatly with your life. Thus, it is essential that you resolve your employment dispute as fast as possible. One of the reasons business and employees alike favor mediation is because it is substantially faster than litigation.
- Less expensive: Yet another reason many parties choose mediation is because it is much cheaper than litigation.
- Resolves conflicts privately and effectively: Perhaps the ultimate reason employers and employees like mediation is because it is effective. It allows the disputing parties to take control of the case and determine the outcome in a manner that is private and timely.
Although mediation has numerous benefits over litigation, it is not suited for every employment case. If you are unsure about whether mediation is right for you, contact an experienced employment law attorney for more information.
Neil H. Deutsch has been practicing law for over 35 years and is known as a skilled negotiator in employment and discrimination law. He believes in a bottom-line approach of risk analysis and cost effectiveness for his clients. "Case evaluation is something we take seriously," says Mr. Deutsch who seeks top net dollar for his…
Bruce L. Atkins is the senior managing partner at Deutsch Atkins & Kleinfeldt P.C., a prominent plaintiff employment law firm in the tri-state area. Mr. Atkins believes employees’ rights should be aggressively pursued when they’ve been wrongfully dealt with by their employers. He brings this philosophy to his practice when considering each case and its…
Adam J. Kleinfeldt joined Deutsch Atkins & Kleinfeldt, P.C. in March of 2015. He primarily represents individuals in employment litigation such as discrimination, retaliation and whistle blowing matters. He has extensive experience in all phases of the litigation process. Adam has obtained significant results for his clients, including a $525,000 jury verdict in a sexual…
Diane Englander Peyser joined Deutsch Atkins & Kleinfeldt, P.C. in September 2018 where she represents employees in wrongful termination, retaliation, harassment, and discrimination matters. Prior to joining Deutsch Atkins & Kleinfeldt, P.C., Diane represented clients in all aspects of employment law on behalf of employees involving unemployment appeals, claims of sexual harassment, LGBT discrimination, disability…
Debra M. McGarvey joined Deutsch Atkins & Kleinfeldt, P.C. in December 2019. She has extensive experience defending employees and employers in state and federal court in employment litigation matters. She has represented clients on various issues arising out of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD), the New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA), the…
