"Traditional litigation is a mistake that must be corrected... For some disputes trials will be the only means, but for many claims trials by adversarial contest must in time go the way of the ancient trial by battle and blood. Our system is too costly, too painful, too destructive, too inefficient for really civilized people."
Chief Justice Warren E. Burger, (Ret.) U.S. Supreme Court.

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Collaborative Disptute Resolution

Mediation

Resolving Disputes Effectively

While it is important for everyone to have access to the courts in order to protect his or her rights when those rights are being threatened, there are many legal disputes that can be resolved through negotiations with the help of a neutral mediator.

At the Law Offices of Benjamin G. Kelsen, Esq. LLC, we offer business, personal and family mediation services. A mediator who is also a knowledgeable civil litigator can lend important insights to your dispute resolution process. Contact us to discuss how mediation can work for you.

Skilled in a Number of Mediation Areas

There are a number of types of disputes where you may be able to save time, money and frustration by resolving the issues through mediation rather than litigation. These include disputes over:

• Commercial, construction and other contracts
• Real estate agreements
• Family issues such as ownership of a home or family business
• Divorce and other family conflicts

At the Law Offices of Benjamin G. Kelsen, Esq. LLC, we believe that while each case is different, mediation by a skilled lawyer is the most effective way to resolve many disputes.

Avoiding the Costs of Litigation

If your case goes to court, you could be facing years of pretrial motions before you even get to make your case. Once the trial is over, you could face further motions and appeals. If it is possible for you to achieve a fair resolution through mediation, you can significantly reduce your costs and save time.

Attorney Ben Kelsen has the civil litigation experience to understand the range of likely outcomes in court and can use this knowledge to help you agree on a resolution of your business, family or personal dispute.