Pennsylvania Mediation and Arbitration Attorneys

Maribeth Blessing, Mediation & Arbitration, LLC, the secondary practice of the Law Offices of Maribeth Blessing, LLC, is well known in and throughout the Philadelphia area for experienced, skillful and effective arbitration and mediation services. Contact our Pennsylvania law office for a consultation on collaborative family law, or business and employment-related mediation or arbitration needs.

Maribeth Blessing participates in mediation involving distribution of assets in divorce, mediation preceding or in lieu of  child custody litigation, business dispute mediation, neighborhood dispute mediation, elder law mediation, educational mediation, peer mediation in schools, and post-divorce mediation on matters such as children’s medication or religious training. Maribeth Blessing is a trained arbitrator with the American Bar Association, and often adjudicates full matrimony arbitration, which may include support, custody and equitable distribution. Maribeth was featured in the March, 2007 issue of Philadelphia Magazine and in February 2007 appeared on ABC concerning the role of mediation and divorce.

What is Mediation?

Mediation is a voluntary form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in which the opposing parties act as direct decision makers. While each party may bring his or her own attorney, they may also appear unrepresented and utilize their attorney in an advisory capacity. The session is guided by a neutral mediator. At the close of mediation, agreements reached may then become part of divorce decrees or other binding documents or court orders concerning separation, child custody and child support, equitable distribution of property, prenuptial agreements, post-divorce issues, business contracts, educational plans, or employment matters.

Mediation is a voluntary, confidential form of dispute resolution. Nothing you say in mediation to try to resolve your dispute can be later used as evidence in court.

What is Arbitration?

In arbitration, an independent party makes a binding decision for the opposing parties. It is highly recommended that each party be accompanied by an attorney. The process requires adherence to the same Rules of Evidence used in a courtroom proceeding, but the session is private, faster, and usually more cost-effective than courtroom litigation. Any decisions resulting from arbitration are presented to a judge for the entry of an enforceable final order. There is normally no appeals process available following arbitration.

We Have Experience, Respect, and a Solid Track Record

The Montgomery County mediation attorneys at the Law Offices of Maribeth Blessing, LLC, have served as mediators and arbitrators in many different types of disputes. We have also represented parties engaged in mediation or arbitration when other mediators or arbitrators presided. We welcome contact from individuals, businesses, and attorneys in need of our mediation or arbitration services.