Quotes on Mediation“Mediation is a decision making process in which the parties are assisted by a third party, the mediator, who attempts to improve the process of decision making and to assist the parties reach an outcome to which all can assent”. Laurence Boulle, Mediation, Principles, Process, Practice (1996) “Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbours to compromise whenever you can. Point out to them how the nominal winner is often the real loser – in fees, and expenses, and waste of time”. Abraham Lincoln, Notes on the practice of law (1850) “It can be quicker, cheaper, more available, more confidential and be in the hands of the parties”. “Many lawyers were quick to build up the barriers, put the fortress up, fight the case, rather than attempt mediation. Michael Kirby (former
High Court Judge)
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