Michael Quinn is the former Director of Risk
Management at Kaiser Permanente and has more than twenty years of experience in
risk management. Considered an expert in his field, he has overseen more than
one thousand mediations, arbitrations and lawsuits in a range of areas and
understands that benefits of choosing mediation over litigation.
Mediation Advantages
Quicker Resolution: Litigation can take months or years to resolve an issue, especially in complex or highly contested cases. However, mediation typically only takes a few days or weeks to resolve complex and contentious issues.
Expense: Since mediation is a quicker process than litigation, the cost is significantly reduced, especially since mediation is typically billed at a lower rate than attorney representation.
Personal Involvement: In a courtroom setting, clients are represented by an attorney who must follow legal rules regarding court arguments. However, former Kaiser Executive, Michael Quinn reminds individuals that choosing mediation over litigation means that clients are able to express themselves openly and directly.
Privacy: Mediation is confidential. Even if your case eventually ends up in a court of law, the mediator can only testify to the conditions of a mediation agreement or the fact that no agreement could be reached. The mediation process (including what is discussed) remains private and does not become part of the court record.
