Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is Mediation?
Q. What are the benefits of Mediation?
Q. What is Arbitration?
Q. What are the benefits of Arbitration?
Q. What is Negotiation?
Q. What are the fees and what is included?
Q. What types of disputes may be resolved?
Q. Do I need a lawyer present?
Q. The story behind the name Tango Mediation 'It takes two...'
Q. What are the benefits of Mediation?
Q. What is Arbitration?
Q. What are the benefits of Arbitration?
Q. What is Negotiation?
Q. What are the fees and what is included?
Q. What types of disputes may be resolved?
Q. Do I need a lawyer present?
Q. The story behind the name Tango Mediation 'It takes two...'
Q. What is Mediation?
A. Mediation is an entirely voluntary, no-risk process to settle disputes between two or more parties.
The parties agree to negotiate their own resolution with the assistance of a mediator. The mediator encourages dialogue, assists to identify areas of disagreement and agreement, and engages the parties to a resolution.
Mediation provides a safe environment for the parties to meet, to communicate in a structured way and to eventually reach a mutually satisfying agreement.
Mediation is non-adversarial and is separate form other legal processes.
The mediator is not the decision maker like a Judge or Arbitrator. The mediator is a skilled, impartial, third party that listens objectively, lists the issues and facilitates the parties discussions for an agreement.
An average mediation can be booked within days or weeks and may last a few hours. Resolution is quite likely since the disputing parties control the outcome to their satisfaction.
The strength of mediation is with the ability of the parties to negotiate at any stage of a litigation or arbitration process.
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Q. What are the benefits of Mediation?
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A. Mediation is an entirely voluntary, no-risk process to settle disputes between two or more parties.
The parties agree to negotiate their own resolution with the assistance of a mediator. The mediator encourages dialogue, assists to identify areas of disagreement and agreement, and engages the parties to a resolution.
Mediation provides a safe environment for the parties to meet, to communicate in a structured way and to eventually reach a mutually satisfying agreement.
Mediation is non-adversarial and is separate form other legal processes.
The mediator is not the decision maker like a Judge or Arbitrator. The mediator is a skilled, impartial, third party that listens objectively, lists the issues and facilitates the parties discussions for an agreement.
An average mediation can be booked within days or weeks and may last a few hours. Resolution is quite likely since the disputing parties control the outcome to their satisfaction.
The strength of mediation is with the ability of the parties to negotiate at any stage of a litigation or arbitration process.
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Q. What are the benefits of Mediation?
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- private and confidential,
- economical resolutions
- efficient solutions
- communication improves
- business relationships are preserved
- agreements last longer; if no agreement then the parties will have a better idea of the issues and where the other party is coming from.
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A. Arbitration is a way to resolve disputes outside the court system. The parties to a dispute refer to a neutral third-party arbitrator to make a decision that they agree to be legally bound.
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Q. What are the benefits of Arbitration?
A.Arbitration is faster and more economical than the court process.
Arbitration decisions are binding and are difficult to appeal.
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Q. What is Negotiation?
A. Negotiation is what we do all the time in day to day activities in our business, social and private lives. Generally, we negotiate the best deal possible for our interests without too much hassle. Experienced negotiators consider the other parties interests too.
Negotiation may occur between two people or several interest groups or organizations. Negotiations can be person to person or by phone or email.
Negotiation involves understanding what we want, listening to what they want, communicating for a compromise of interests on an issue or disagreement then proceeding to a mutually satisfactory settlement.
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Q. What are the fees and what is included?
A. The fee structure is based on a per hour fee, a range of $150 to $500 per hour. The fees are charged on a day or half day basis. In most cases there is a four-hour minimum charge. The specific fees charged are based on the complexity and/or the financial amount being negotiated.
Fees include mediator, arbitrator or negotiator fees, mailing costs and local calls. Fees do not include special or expert witness costs, room rental costs, and travel costs outside Metro Vancouver.
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A. The fee structure is based on a per hour fee, a range of $150 to $500 per hour. The fees are charged on a day or half day basis. In most cases there is a four-hour minimum charge. The specific fees charged are based on the complexity and/or the financial amount being negotiated.
Fees include mediator, arbitrator or negotiator fees, mailing costs and local calls. Fees do not include special or expert witness costs, room rental costs, and travel costs outside Metro Vancouver.
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Q. What types of disputes may be resolved?
A. Louis J. Bongiovanni and Associates will assist disputants that are willing to resolve their issues. Louis has mediated and arbitrated contract issues, real estate matters between brokers and insurance personal injury cases from motor vehicle accidents. Associates are chosen according to their area of expertise.
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A. Louis J. Bongiovanni and Associates will assist disputants that are willing to resolve their issues. Louis has mediated and arbitrated contract issues, real estate matters between brokers and insurance personal injury cases from motor vehicle accidents. Associates are chosen according to their area of expertise.
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Q. Do I need a lawyer present?
A. Not necessary, however, a lawyer or other person is your choice. The decision maker must be present.
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A. Not necessary, however, a lawyer or other person is your choice. The decision maker must be present.
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A. A. The English Idiom 'It takes two to tango' means that two people in a fight are both responsible. Just like a dance between two lovers (the tango); one person might start the fight, but they both keep it going; It takes two...! (people) to (dance the) tango. A conflict is not the fault of just one person or the other; they are often both to blame, because It takes two...!
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