Your Mediator for Construction Disputes
As developers, contractors, and property owners know, construction projects are often fraught with disputes. Disagreements over contract terms, delays, defective work, and payment issues are just a few of the conflicts that can derail projects, damage relationships, and lead to costly litigation. Most construction contracts include mediation and arbitration clauses that require parties to attempt […]
Commercial Mediation: Efficient Resolutions
Commercial Mediation: Efficient Resolutions In business, disputes are inevitable. Contractual disagreements, partnership conflicts, and issues with suppliers, customers, or clients can all lead to disagreements that drive parties to seek redress. Filing a lawsuit and “battling it out in court” is often the knee-jerk response to disputes that cannot be resolved through direct negotiation. However, […]
Mediation: How Cobb Cole’s Attorneys Help Negotiate Solutions
Anyone who’s been through the often contentious and costly Litigation process has likely thought, “There must be a better way.” While some legal matters can only be resolved in the courtroom, Mediation is generally a better choice, offering much higher success rates and lower legal expenses. When expertly guided by a qualified attorney, Mediation saves […]
3 Reasons Why Mediation is a Top Dispute Resolution Method
Are you having a problem with a construction project, a real estate deal, or a supplier to your business? Your next step could be calling in your legal team and filing a lawsuit. However, you may want to consider the consequences – construction will come to a halt, you will lose the property deal, and/or your critical […]
Top Five Reasons to Choose Mediation Over Litigation
As long-time litigators, the attorneys at Cobb Cole fully understand why many clients want to pursue litigation to resolve their legal matters. The desire for validation, a belief in legal precedence, and the perception they will receive a fair and impartial judgment make litigation an attractive choice. They hold a firm conviction that: These perceptions […]
3 Ways Mediation may be Helpful in Business Disputes
With the costs of business litigation constantly rising and all the delays in our overburdened legal system, you may be looking for an alternative to taking your conflicts to court. Now is a great time to look at mediation to resolve your business disputes. The lawyers and mediators at Cobb Cole are ready to assist you with your legal issues. […]
5 Principles of Mediation: Here’s What You Can Expect
Whether you are about to buy a multi-million dollar business or a small vacation home, you need a contract lawyer to review all your legal documents before you sign them and make sure that your interests are protected. You have worked hard for your assets and you do not want to lose them. When Do […]
3 Reasons Why a Mediator may be Necessary
Florida is home to more than 8,000 mediators, and mediation has become a cornerstone in the state’s judicial system. It’s often mandated in civil and family cases before a case can go to trial, saving the parties time, money, and stress. Cobb Cole attorneys have frequently served as mediators in cases involving business disputes, real […]
Litigation vs. Mediation: What’s the Difference?
Legal disputes can often escalate to where one or both parties feel the only solution is to head to court. But while there are times when going to trial is advantageous, particularly in criminal cases, it’s usually best for plaintiffs and defendants to settle their legal matter outside the courtroom. In Florida, parties to a […]
Benefits of Mediation During a High Asset Divorce
There are several benefits to using mediation during a high asset divorce. If you are considering a divorce, you should know that mediation is an option for resolving your dispute. If you have children or property at stake, it may be wise to consider mediation as your first step in resolving any issues with your spouse. This […]
