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MEDIATION
WHAT, WHEN AND WHY?

Find out more about Carl Selph and Selph Mediation Services LLC

Carl Selph, 

Selph Mediation Services, LLC

PO Box 27684
Panama City, Florida 32411-7684
Phone: 850-238-2108
email: Carl@carlselph.com


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What is Mediation?


Mediation, as defined in Florida Statute 44.1011(2), is a process whereby a neutral third party person called a Mediator acts to encourage and facilitate the resolution of a dispute between two or more parties. It is an informal and non-adverarial process with the objective of helping the disputing parties reach a mutually acceptable and voluntary agreement. In mediation, decision making authority rests with the parties. The role of the Mediator includes, but is not limited to, assessing the parties in identifying issues, fostering joint problem solving and exploring settlement alternatives.

To be clear, mediation is an informal and non-adversarial process where the decisions reached are achieved through self-determination of the parties with facilitation assistance from a neutral and unbiased third person called the Mediator.


When is Mediation Right for You?


Pre-suit Mediation

Save the expense and delays of filing a lawsite, if the two parties to a dispute can agree to have their dispute mediated by a qualified mediator. Pre-suit Mediation can save money and achieve a resolution to the dispute much sooner than is possible with the crowded court dockets of today. Also Florida Statutes now require that mediation be attempted prior to being eligible to file suit in certain real property disputes.                        

Court Ordered Mediation 

Most courts today are faced with full court dockets which mean that resolutions of many civil disputes will not be resolved for months. Judges recognize that many disputes can be resolved through mediation; accordingly judges are recommending or ordering many civil cases to mediation prior to scheduling a trial date. Generally a judge will allow parties approximately 10 days to select a mutually agreeable mediator; if the parties are unable to make a mutually agreeable selection, the court will assign a mediator to hear the dispute.                      

Mediation Clauses in Agreements

Recognizing that mediation is a time and cost efficient method of resolving disputes, many attorneys ad businesses today are placing mediation clauses in all of their agreements and contracts. These mediation clauses require that when there is a dispte concerning the agreement of contract the parties are required to make a good faith attempt to mediate the issue prior to filing suit.

Why Choose Mediation Ahead of Litigation?


Lower costs than a trial in the court system...........less time consuming leading to a quicker resolution..........more flexible and creative outcomes...........parties can determine their strengths and weaknesses promoting a win-win solution..........................
parties decide - not someone else...........relaxed informal atmosphere without the stress of trial.........puts the case behind you.

Selph Mediation Services, LLC & Carl Selph


A Panama City based mediator for all of your professional Circuit - Civil, Pre-Suit, and Appellate mediation needs.

Carl Selph has also completed Florida Supreme Court approved arbitrator training and is qualified to conduct court-referred and voluntary binding and non-binding arbitration.


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Carl Selph
Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit & Appellate Mediator

CIVIL MEDIATION SERVICES AVAILABLE


  • Commercial and Financial
  • Personal Injury
  • Foreclosure
  • Insurance Disputes
  • Eminent Domain
  • Land Use
  • Private Contracts
  • Government Contracts
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Legal Malpractice
  • Workers Compensation
  • Labor/Employment
  • Landlord Tenant
  • Aviation

                     

                                                 
Arbitration Services Available


Arbitration services (binding and non-binding) for all types of civil disputes are provided by Carl Selph and Selph Mediation Services, LLC. Carl Selph has completed Arbitration Training approved by the Florida Supreme Court.