Use and Zoning in Land Rights Mediation
If it comes to the point where lawyers need to step in to resolve these types of situations, thousands upon thousands of dollars may have to be spent in order to get things sorted. Mediation provides a solution that is cheaper, faster and much more predictable.
Problems with Land Boundaries
If you are experiencing problems with a neighbor in the form of trees or fencing, mediation is a great step to take in order to get things settled fast. You do have rights as far as your land is concerned and it is much easier to work things out with the help of a third-party that is completely neutral than through an impersonal legal system. Mediation is a great way to resolve individual land issues that involve boundaries when your neighbors are involved. It is also the best method to use for family land situations and for larger issues that involve corporations and government entities.
Anybody that has a land boundary problem of any kind should turn to an experienced, skilled land rights mediator in order to see the best results.
Once a problem has been noted it’s time to put together efforts to find a resolution to the issue as fast as possible. Tempers can flare and communication can be lost altogether when the problem lasts for an extended period of time. As soon as things get hot and heavy, it is common for one side to pick up the phone and call an attorney. It would be much better to call a mediator instead to save time, money and a lot of frustration. Legal battles can last for years since the courts are tied up with a number of other lawsuits and simply can’t handle the caseloads.
Our Unique Approach to Dispute Resolution in Land Rights Matters
We are land rights mediators and negotiators who approach dispute resolution using a unique synthesis of methods. With backgrounds in psychoanalysis, finance and the law, we draw on communications theory, game theory, psychoanalysis and the law to analyze disputes and facilitate dispute resolution. When parties feel secure that their interests are understood they can own the outcome and move beyond conflict. In highly charged conflicts like personal injury mediations, we tailor the mediation style to the conflict in the most sensitive manner. Preparation, thorough analysis and agreements to commit to the process underpin our mediation process, so you can be confident that your mediation will resolve to the satisfaction of all parties. Contact us today for more information or a consultation regarding your land rights issue.
Frequently Asked Questions / FAQS
What is land rights mediation?
Land rights mediation can be used when two or more parties have disagreements about their conflicting use of land resources. Instead, of choosing protracted litigation the parties choose cooperative mediation to resolve their disagreement.
What are the dynamics of mediation?
The conflict partners commit to a win-win, cooperative process in which each party feels heard, and that their stakeholder interest is respected.
Are attorneys involved?
Sometimes, parties will also hire consulting attorneys, who step back during the mediation process. In many cases, no representing or litigating attorneys are involved, which creates a less adversarial mediation process.
Does the mediation team do any research?
Land rights mediation can involve complex legal and mathematical issues, so good mediation involves extensive research and preparation
How do the meetings take place if stakeholders live in different cities, states, or countries?
Mediation meetings can occur through online, Internet services such as Zoom, Skype, Go to Meeting for convenience.
Does land rights mediation address legal issues?
Yes. Land rights mediation takes the law into account, as well as the parties’ needs and preferences. The law is addressed in an amicable way so the parties can decide instead of a judge.
Is land rights mediation legally binding?
The mediation itself is not legally binding until the parties have a signed, written contract.
What happens if mediation does not work in land rights disagreements?
The parties always have the option to hire legal counsel if they cannot work out their conflict in mediation.
Does mediation work?
If two or more parties are committed to working out a resolution; if they understand and appreciate the other party’s interests; and if they are willing to seek new creative options they might not have considered before, mediation is often the best type of conflict resolution design.
Is mediation expensive?
Mediation is often much less expensive than litigation because there are no lawyers and judge involved. There are no court hearings, no court calendar, which can lead to a much more streamlined, efficient process.
