Oakland, California–No one enjoys going through a long, drawn-out trial that is accented by confrontations and a public display of private issues. Mediation offers an alternative to litigation and makes getting a resolution to a legal dispute a more civil and faster process. Once a hearing takes place, the mediator determines the best resolution for the case and makes a final decision that is almost always legally binding. The important role of the mediator makes it essential to choose someone who is experienced and has a genuine desire to get the best possible outcome. Attorney Ames has more than 33 years of experience behind the Oakland mediation services he offers to his clients.

There are multiple benefits to solving legal problems without going to court. Cutting out the services of the judge and/or jury and shortening the process results in significant savings to all parties involved. Shortening the process is also beneficial to anyone who wants to settle their dispute and move forward. Few people or businesses are likely to prefer the time investment that goes into litigation. This is just as true for couples going through a contested divorce as it is for a business that is filing bankruptcy. The Oakland mediation services offered by Claude D. Ames can provide a fast resolution to these types of cases and many others.

Saving time and money are often the motivation for clients who opt for Oakland mediation services in lieu of litigation. Greater privacy is also a benefit of mediation. For businesses that prefer to keep details about their operation private, mediation is a good alternative that doesn’t expose them to everyone in the courtroom. This is also a benefit to individuals who prefer to work out their personal disputes in a setting that is more private.

In the event that Oakland mediation is not the best method of resolution for a specific case, he has the expertise to represent clients in a court of law. A consultation will determine which method of legal resolution is best for each client and their situation.

About Claude Dawson Ames

Claude Dawson Ames (http://www.claudeamesarbmed.com/) is an Oakland law firm that offers mediation services to individuals and businesses. Attorney Claude Dawson Ames has the experience and skills that get clients the successful outcome that they hope for when deciding on a dispute resolution process. Attorney Ames has more than 33 years of experience in arbitration, mediation, and fact-finding resolution during which he has represented both public and private businesses. During this time, he has also represented clients before the U.S. Court of Appeals and Bankruptcy Appellant Panel for the ninth circuit, U.S. Tax Court, and is a member of the U.S. Supreme Court Bar. Claude Dawson Ames is a member of the National Academy of Arbitrators, serves as a long-standing member of the FMCS and AAA Arbitration-Mediation Panels.