Mediation Works - It Works!

Here’s how mediation helps settle disputes:

  • Facilitates Communication.

  • Identifies Core Issues. 

  • Manages Emotions. 

  • Generates Options. 

  • Empowers Parties.

  • Saves Time and Money. 

  • Preserves Relationships.

  • Confidentiality.

In essence, mediation provides a structured yet flexible framework for parties to collaboratively resolve their differences, leading to more tailored, durable, and often more amicable solutions than those imposed by a court.

How it works:

    • Initial consultation/intake.

    • Joint sessions and/or private caucuses.

    • Mediator’s role (facilitator, not decision-maker).

    • Focus on interests, not just positions.

    • Goal: Written settlement agreement.

  • Benefits: High success rate, preserves relationships, flexible, party-driven.

  • Common Applications: Family disputes (divorce, child custody), workplace conflicts, neighborhood disputes, business disagreements, contract issues.

 

Nelson Edward Timken provides comprehensive mediation services, facilitating constructive dialogue and negotiation to help parties reach mutually agreeable solutions. Mediation is a voluntary, confidential process where a neutral third party (the mediator) assists disputing parties in communicating effectively and exploring options for resolution, ultimately aiming for a written settlement agreement.

Nelson’s mediation practice encompasses a wide range of disputes, in particular:

  • Commercial Disputes: Breach of contract, intellectual property, construction, employment, partnership disagreements, and other business-related conflicts.

  • Civil Disputes: Personal injury, professional malpractice, and probate matters.

  • Construction Disputes: Breach of contract, non-payment, defective work and/or materials, and surety matters. 

  • Family Disputes: Divorce, custody, parenting plans and related matters. 

  • Attorney-Client Fee Disputes: Mediating fee disputes between lawyers and clients.

  • Attorney Complaint Mediation: Mediating client grievances against attorneys in the First Department, NYC Bar Association.

  • Residential Property Insurance Claims: Mediating property damage claims against Florida insurers.

  • Bankruptcy Cases: Mediating bankruptcy cases involving debtors, creditors, and trustees.

Mediation Venues:

Nelson is a certified mediator across multiple jurisdictions and panels, allowing him to conduct mediations in various venues:

  • State of New York Statewide Part 146 Mediator (2024 – Present): Certified to handle cases in all Supreme Courts of the State of New York, including commercial divisions (Richmond, Nassau, Bronx, New York County).

  • State of Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil & County Mediator (2024 – Present): Qualified to mediate a broad spectrum of civil cases in the Florida Circuit Courts, including commercial disputes, personal injury claims, and real estate matters.

  • Florida DFS Residential Property Insurance Mediator (2024 – Present): Mediate property damage claims against Florida insurers.

  • SDC, EDNY Bankruptcy Mediation Register (2024 – Present): Mediate bankruptcy cases involving debtors, creditors, and trustees.

  • Part 137 Attorney-Client Fee Dispute Mediator (2017 – Present): Mediate fee disputes between lawyers and clients.

  • Attorney Complaint Mediation Panel, NYC Bar Association (2022 – Present): Mediate client grievances against attorneys in the First Department.