Finding a Way Through Effective Mediation

As an attorney, Ashlee believes that mediation is a game-changing tool that allows you to stay in control of your life and save you a boatload of money.

At the end of the day, no one wants to go to trial. Trial means that a judge, for the first time, will review one of the strenuous situations of your lifetime in as little as two hours and will make a binding, life-changing decision. It means that you are letting a third party decide your fate. That is why Ashlee is always a strong proponent of mediation. Mediation means you have a say in the final outcome. And, without the physical cost of going to trial, you can invest in what matters the most, your family and your future. Though not every case may have the potential of being settled outside of court, Ashlee is determined to provide you with realistic options that will best suit your case from start to finish.

Currently, Ashlee is a practicing attorney who also provides mediation services. Through her training and education program at the Sturm College of Law, she studied Alternative Dispute Resolution and Mediation. She learned from and practiced with some of the best-known mediators in Colorado. After receiving her Juris Doctor, Ashlee has tried many cases and was required to mediate each and every one. As a result, she quickly caught on to what made an effective mediator and what often put fuel on the fire in a case.

As an attorney who still practices, Ashlee has a great respect for the art of mediation not only through the lens of the law but also through daily life. To this day, she regularly attends mediation in many of her own cases which in return provides her the opportunity to continue learning and growing. She has spent hundreds of hours working with many talented mediators in which she has shamelessly implemented some of their best results-based techniques into her own practice. Now, she is ready to use her wealth of knowledge and practice on your case to streamline your legal process and complete it quickly and painlessly.

What Does the Criminal Court Process Look Like?

The confidential settlement statement should include:

A list of what you want to resolve during mediation.
A list of your needs and interests in relation to the above issues.
A list of your understanding of the needs and interests of other parties.
Mediation session copies of any court orders, financial documents, and other information pertaining to the dispute.
If child support is an issue, documentation of income and a completed Financial Affidavit will be needed by the mediator.

What Does the Mediation Process Look Like?

STEP ONE:

Mediation is a process meant for problem-solving between all parties as assisted by a neutral third party. It is used to solve a dispute before the case goes to court and is required for every case in family law. It is effective because it allows both parties to be in control of the solution, even if the case is not fully resolved. Mediation in this case would only be offered for family law cases. Currently, the client would contact Ashlee to book an allotted full day or half day (3 or 6 hours) all via Zoom. If you would like to learn more, please navigate to the Family Law tab.

STEP TWO:

Both parties would plan to meet to discuss their own viewpoints with your lawyer participating as a neutral third party. You will prepare a pre-conference statement or a Confidential Settlement Statement including questions and objectives for the mediation session. Once all parties are together, a discussion will ensue and hopefully conclude with a win-win solution. In the event that a resolution is reached, a stipulation would be signed and the case would be closed. If the mediation does not have a final decision then the court is informed and the case continues. If a decision is reached and one party fails to comply then a motion may be filed or other necessary actions. From there, the mediation process would be complete.