Parties can attend mediation with or without lawyers present. Generally speaking, parties will be encouraged to seek independent legal advice at varying stages during the mediation process to ensure that each individual understands their legal rights and obligations.

In person across the Fraser Valley and Greater Vancouver, and by arrangement in Merritt, Kamloops, Salmon Arm, Vernon, and surrounding rural communities. Virtual mediation is available anywhere in BC.

Yes. Pre-mediation conferences and mediation sessions are available online.

That really depends on the matters in issue. Many mediations are completed in a single session, averaging about three to four hours. With more complex matters, multiple mediation sessions may be required to ensure all disputes are addressed.

This is quite common leading up to and during a mediation session. Jennifer’s process, along with her training and experience in dealing with high conflict disputes, enables her to put parties at ease and keep the focus on getting the dispute resolved.

No. Mediators are not decision-makers and have no authority to dictate the terms of an agreement. Only the parties can decide whether they want to enter into an agreement during the mediation session.

When appropriate, Jennifer will accommodate parties with “shuttle-style” mediation where the parties remain separate throughout the session.  However, in many cases, having the parties address their concerns in a joint mediation session can be very productive.