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4290 Bells Ferry Road, Suite 106-4
Kennesaw,
Georgia
30144
Phone: 877-529-1478
Fax: 877-529-1479
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Mediation
Mediation is an alternative solution to going to court. The process is simple, confidential, inexpensive and the best part is - you are in control. The parties decide the outcome, what works best in your situation.
A mediator is a neutral party whose role is to help both of you communicate and hopefully find a solution (when serving as a neutral mediator only, we will not offer financial, legal or therapy advice). We simply offer suggestions and guidelines to help you decide. We help open the lines of communication, help you find a mutually agreeable, workable solution.
Just about any civil dispute can be solved through mediation. The most common types are:
- child custody or child support
- divorce
- alimony
- contracts
- employer - employee
- collections (creditor or debtor)
- bankruptcy
- landlord - tenant
- probate - wills
- property issues
- homeowners associations
- insurance settlements or claims
- any type of dispute that is able to be settled - contact our office to discuss the possibility of mediating your problem
Many local counties and courts are requiring parties to try mediation before coming to the final hearing. This practice is referred to as "court-mandated" mediation. If so ordered, you will be required to attend a mediation session.
However, many individuals find that mediating their issues before going to the court is a better alternative. Often, most of the problems can be solved by structured communication between the two parties. If some issues are still unresolved, then those matters can be taken before the judge. This helps the individuals, the judge and usually results in a better solution for all involved.
Our firm provides neutral mediators to outside parties as well as representing our clients in the mediation process. As trained mediators, we can assist our clients by knowing the process, what to expect and how to deal with the other side. We believe that this training makes us better able to represent our clients when mediation is required.
In addition, as attorneys providing a mediation service, we have a better understanding of the court system. While no one can predict the outcome of a trial or the ruling of the judge, an attorney is uniquely qualified to give an opinion as to the likely outcome, identify the obstacles, and offer alternative solutions to problems.
For more on our mediation services - please see our partner website: http://www.brownmediationsvcs.com/
About us:
Teri L. Brown is a trained mediator and arbitrator. She is registered as a neutral with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution, having received over 175 hours of training in civil and domestic mediation, including specialized training for mediating situations with alleged domestic violence, and arbitration. She is an attorney having obtained her law degree from Georgia State University College of Law and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. She has several years management and business experience, as well as having worked with bankruptcy cases (both creditor and debtor issues), debt collection, asset management and day-to-day business development. Ms. Brown has a solid background and training in dealing with family issues, divorce, adoption (she is an adoptive mom as well as being adopted herself), custody and child support, wills and probate problems, real estate, homeowners association issues and contracts.
Ms. Brown is on the Court Mandated Approved Mediator list for the following counties/districts:
- Cobb County Superior and Magistrate courts
- 7th Judicial District - Bartow, Douglas, Floyd, Gordon, Haralson, Paulding and Polk Counties
- Gwinnett County
Please email us or visit our website for additional information.
