Mediation Services - Private Dispute and Construction Mediation
Mediation, a form of alternate dispute resolution (ADR), is a process in which a neutral person, the mediator, helps two or more disputing parties communicate with one another to promote reconciliation, reach a settlement, or reach a mutual understanding between all disputants. In private mediation, the mediator has no authority to make a decision, and his or her sole responsibility is to find a position that all disputing parties can accept as a satisfactory resolution to their differences. Some of the advantages of mediation include:
- Involves the individuals in the process
- Deal with feelings and issues
- Based on fairness
- Less expensive than litigation
- A fast way to settle most disputes
- Confidential & off the record
- Can maintain the business relationship of disputing companies
In construction mediation, having a mediator with field experience helps the process proceed with equity, accuracy, and expertise. In addition to having more than 40 years of construction experience, Mr. Charles has received extensive dispute mediation and arbitration training from the American Arbitration Association (AAA). The ADR training Mr. Charles has received, along with examples of ADR matters he has handled, is noted below.
AAA Advanced Arbitrator Training 7/92
AAA Advanced Arbitrator Training 9/96
AAA Three day (3) Construction Industry Mediator Training 5/97
AAA Arbitrator II: Advanced Case Management 8/02
AAA Arbitrator Ethics and Disclosure Training 5/04
AAA Advanced Arbitration Award Writing 9/04
AAA Dealing with Delay Tactics in Arbitration 12/05
AAA Managing Cases Involving Self-Represented Parties 9/07
AAA Chairing an Arbitration Panel; Managing Procedures, Processes & Dynamics 3/08
(EXAMPLES-NOT ALL INCLUSIVE)
ADR $12 million dispute, Bank Building, Atlanta, Georgia
ADR $7 million dispute, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
ADR $3.4 million dispute, Dredging Project, St. Petersburg, Florida
ADR $2 million dispute, Civic Center, Orlando, Florida
ADR $1.2 million dispute, Co-Generation Plant, Mulberry, Florida
ADR $1.9 million dispute, IRS Office Building, Memphis, Tennessee
ADR $3.5 million dispute, Squadron Operations Building, McConnell AFB, Wichita, Kansas
ADR $1.2 million dispute, Shopping Mall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
ADR $3.2 million dispute, Power Plant, San Salvador, El Salvador
ADR $12 million dispute, National Football League Stadium, Houston, Texas
ADR $1.2 million dispute, Basketball & Hockey Arena, Atlanta, Georgia
ADR $1.3 million dispute, Oil Rig Drilling Platform, North Sea
In addition to ADR services, Lyle Charles offers business management coaching and construction claim analysis.