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Visit our new office at: 4718 Kutztown Road Temple, PA 19560 Johnson Mediation ServicesMediation is an informal, voluntary process in which an impartial person, the mediator, helps people reach a mutually satisfying agreement to a dispute. Mediation is different from other forms of dispute resolution – especially litigation – because the mediator does not impose a solution, but rather helps the parties create their own solution to the dispute. The mediator is not a judge, and he does not have the power to decide any issue or force an agreement on the parties. Settlement may only occur with both parties’ approval. Mediation is flexible, creative and adaptable to almost any dispute. The process varies from case to case depending largely on the parties’ needs and the nature of the dispute. The mediator will encourage creative thinking and brainstorming. Thinking “outside the box” often results in settlements that further the interests of both parties. Since the parties create their own solution, mediation often includes a remedy or relief that a judge cannot award. In court, remedies are fixed by statute or rule of law, and they are often limited to the award of a money judgment. In mediation, the parties can fashion any remedy to resolve the dispute. Mediation is non-binding. The emphasis in mediation is on finding a solution satisfactory to all parties. However, if the parties cannot negotiate an acceptable settlement, they can walk away from the process and pursue litigation or arbitration. They may still benefit from mediation by narrowing the Issues to be litigated. Mediation can save time and money and avoid the emotional cost of litigation. The mediation process may provide a quicker, less expensive, and better solution than one imposed by a judge after months or years of legal maneuvering. Family Mediation is not therapy or counseling. Family Mediation is a process where a couple can work through the details of their divorce in a safe and confidential setting. Over one or several sessions, the mediator helps the parties focus on the critical issues surrounding the divorce and helps clarify the underlying interests of the parties. Some couples require the help of other professionals. The Johnson Mobile Law Firm maintains referral lists of therapists, clergy, and accountants familiar with the mediation process. The process culminates in a Memorandum of Understanding which clearly sets to writing the details of the mutually arrived-at decisions. The memorandum is the framework on which your lawyers or the mediator will draft the marriage settlement and parenting agreements that are then presented to the court for affirmation Mediation is a way to plan for your children's future in a private, confidential setting. Children are reassured that they are loved when they see their parents working together for their benefit, even in the midst of a divorce. You know your children best, and therefore, you should decide what is in the best interests of your children, not a judge or other stranger. You are more likely to be satisfied with your own parenting plan than with one that is imposed on you by the Court. As an extra benefit, many parents report that mediation helps to increase trust, improve communication and develop the skills necessary to handle future disagreements. Using premarital mediation insures that both bride and groom have input into the pre-marital agreement, and that they maintain equal bargaining power, with a balanced discussion. The lawyer/mediator can then draft the agreement. Individual attorneys can simply review the agreements with each party in a fraction of the time and at a fraction of the cost. The Johnson Mediation Services makes sure that your pre-marital agreement suits your goals and needs, and that it is completed as efficiently as possible. Few things are more damaging to a business than a dispute with an employee. A single major employment dispute can erode substantial assets through legal fees and a potential jury award. Similarly, a conflict with a key executive can devastate an otherwise thriving company. The task of resolving the dispute can distract and unnerve an otherwise strong and efficient management team. Mediation is effective in dealing with the myriad of legal, factual and emotional issues that are present in most employment disputes. It also provides a cost effective way to negotiate mutually satisfying outcomes. Many conflicts within the church can be successfully resolved with the assistance of pastoral and lay conciliators. Some disputes are so complex, however, that they require the involvement of well-trained professionals. When this become necessary, the church should carefully consider the background, training, and experience of the individuals who may serve them. Mediator David Johnson is an ordained clergyman with extensive training in client centered counseling and facilitative mediation. As such, he is sensitive to the needs of the Church and the individual Christian. To find out if David Johnson can help you and your church resolve difficult conflicts, please request our mediation brochure. Litigation can weigh heavily on your firm's bottom line. The expense of court in time and money has pushed many companies to the brink of bankruptcy. However, the lose of a quality client as a result of litigation can, in the long term, be even more damaging. Along with saving time and money, mediation can preserve relationships because mediation emphasizes co-operation between the parties, unlike litigation which forces the parties to become adversaries. After mediation, the disputants often will once again forge a business relationship. Mediation techniques encourages open communication and fosters creative thinking. A facilitator can help you apply those techniques to both organizational problem solving and goal setting. David Johnson is available to attend your business meeting as a facilitator or a facilitation instructor. Mr. Johnson is a mediator, lawyer and an ordained clergyman with extensive training in mediation, counseling, and negotiation. As a lawyer, he understands the law. As a clergyman, he values integrity and the dignity of his clients. As a mediator, he seeks to help people resolve their disputes without the emotional and financial toll of litigation. Mr. Johnson’s style of mediation is primarily facilitative. Facilitative mediation stems from the belief that, with neutral assistance, people can work through and resolve their own disputes. With the facilitative approach, a mediation is structured only to the extent necessary to allow the parties to communicate openly about their wants and needs for resolving a dispute. Mr. Johnson’s practice focuses on family law, estate and wealth planning, and elder law. He offers conflict resolution services as a mediator, facilitator, arbitrator, and dispute resolution system designer.
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