Raymond L. Niblock (left) and Van Thomas Currell (right), Co-Mediators By Raymond L. Niblock, Founder & Principal Mediator, Niblock Mediation Services Not every mediation turns on emotion. Recently, I mediated a dispute involving alleged damage to a commercial building and the resulting loss of business income. At its core, the case was about numbers—specifically, how to interpret financial data tied to lost net profits. The gap between the parties was significant. Each side

A professional mediator—one who is trained, experienced, and committed to the craft—approaches a mediation with a broader vision, informed by thorough preparation, because preparation is foundational.

An article about the timing of mediation - when it is too early versus when it is too late.

By Raymond L. Niblock, Founder & Principal Mediator, Niblock Mediation Services For most lawyers, HR directors, and insurers, mediation is still viewed as something that occurs after  a dispute has matured—after pleadings are filed, discovery is underway, and positions have hardened. In many cases, that timing makes sense. But in others, waiting that long is precisely what makes disputes more expensive, more personal, and harder to resolve. Large, risk-averse institutions hav

An article about why some mediations end before they begin.

A case study on getting past the impasse...

Some cases need a trial, but in truth, most can be resolved before going to court.

Nearly any case can, and likely should be, settled before going to court.

Mediation resolves cases, saving the parties precious time, money, and energy.

Mediation in a nut-shell.