MWI Business & Commercial Mediation Overview

Mediation resolves disputes quickly, efficiently and early so that parties can get back to business. MWI’s skilled mediators help parties identify hidden interests and settlement options that may not be apparent in conventional negotiation or allowed in traditional litigation.

While litigation is necessary for certain disputes, it will not preserve or improve business relationships. Take for example change orders in construction, overdue royalty payments in franchising, misuse of intellectual property post-termination, quality and timeliness of product delivery, failure to provide necessary services; as these commercial issues languish in the court system, everything is put on hold.

In the current economy, businesses can no longer afford months or years between court appearances or continuing ruptures to business relationships. MWI’s distinguished panel of qualified national professional mediators assists parties in the resolution of business and commercial issues without compromising vital business interests or relationships.

Sample List of Current Clients

- General Motors Corporation
- Coca-Cola Enterprises
- BMW of North America
- Bose Corporation
- Rolls-Royce Motor Cars


Types of Disputes

- Business-to-business disputes
- Business partnership issues
- Spin-off conflicts
- Contractual disputes
- Vendor and contractor issues
- Intellectual property disputes
- Small business issues
- Workplace & employment conflict
- Real Estate disputes
- Construction project conflict
- Franchised business issues
- Dealer/distributor disputes
 

Sample Neutral List

MWI offers clients some of the most effective and seasoned neutrals from across the country.  MWI's neutrals include:
 
William Baten, IN - A mediator since 1987, Mr. Baten has participated in over 1500 mediations and arbitrations.  Currently serving as mediator to the biggest construction project in the U.S., the ‘Big Dig’ in Boston, Mr. Baten’s extensive experience in resolving franchise issues includes encroachment, resale of vehicles in Canada and overseas, gender discrimination, termination, realignment of brands and audit issues. Mr. Baten recently successfully resolved a multi-plaintiff surcharge dispute. For more information, click here.

Michael Dickstein, CA - Michael Dickstein has worked as a mediator and arbitrator of complex commercial, employment, class action, and other disputes, and a teacher of negotiation and mediation, since resigning as a partner in one of America's leading law firms in 1992. Mr. Dickstein teaches negotiation at Stanford Law School, and has extensive mediation training experience worldwide, from the US to Canada, Australia, England, Ireland and the Caribbean. In addition, Mr. Dickstein serves as a Judge pro tem. For more information, click here.

Charles Doran, MA - Charles Doran is an experienced mediator, trainer and facilitator specializing in the resolution of business, commercial and workplace disputes. Mr. Doran is a member of several ADR panels, including the World Bank Group, AT&T, NASD and the Harvard Mediation Program. Mr. Doran is also a member of the CPR Institute’s Panel of Distinguished Neutrals, focusing on franchise and commercial disputes for a major US automotive manufacturer. For more information, click here.

David Hoffman, MA - David Hoffman serves as mediator, arbitrator and case evaluator in a wide variety of cases and he is chair-elect of the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution. His commercial work includes conflict over non-compete covenants, termination and related contracts, payment of royalties, intellectual property, advertising funds and breach of contract. David taught ADR at Harvard Law School and Northeastern University Law School and he co-edited the recently released book "Bringing Peace into the Room: How the Personal Qualities of the Mediator Impact the Process of Conflict Resolution". For more information, click here.

Jane Juliano, VA - As an Adjunct Professor, Jane Juliano teaches Mediation and Negotiation at Georgetown University Law Center and George Washington University Law School. Appointments as Mediator include the Federal Election Commission and the World Bank. Ms. Juliano’s extensive franchise experience includes a highly contentious $2.3M claim of breach of contract, a complex $9M relocation dispute, a major termination and audit issues in automotive, international health club and dating service franchised businesses. For more information, click here.

Contact Information and Fees

MWI’s Director of Commercial Programs, Nancy Connelly has more than twelve years of experience in tailored ADR process design and fulfillment, ADR contract clause language and in training and case administration.

For more information about MWI’s Commercial Mediation Services, please contact:

Nancy A. Connelly, Director of Commercial Programs
Mediation Works Incorporated
4 Faneuil Hall - Fourth Floor
Boston, MA 02109
phone: 617-973-9739 x25 / 800-894-8323
fax: 617-973-9532
email: nconnelly@mwi.org
 

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