Mediation is a private and voluntary process that can be undertaken by two or more parties in conflict. Mediation can be used by people or organizations to settle disputes in family law, estates cases, car accidents, EI claims, landlord/tenant affairs, small claims court, and more. When successful, it allows participants to avoid litigation, or other alternative dispute resolution means such as arbitration.

However, most books about the mediation process are for the mediators. This book is for participants, who — most of the time — don’t know anything about mediation! The Mediation Guide will help readers understand the process in Canada, and teach them what they can do to help it run smoothly and efficiently.

The Mediation Guide was written by a lawyer and mediator with years of experience hosting mediation sessions. The process, skills, and techniques he explains enable participants to feel comfortable knowing what to expect when going into mediation, so they can find their own solutions to issues, and reach successful resolutions and settlements.

David Greig is a Lawyer, Mediator and Arbitrator, and has been practicing law for over 30 years. He was born in Victoria BC and educated there, in the BC interior, and Vancouver. After a short career in music, Mr. Greig married, and then attended and graduated from the University of Victoria in 1983 (English) and 1986 (law).During his studies he produced more children than research papers, while graduating in the top 10% of his class, with several bursaries and awards. After completing articles, he practiced for 7 years with a local firm, doing insurance cases, family law, criminal court work, and just about everything else. He then formed a partnership, where he worked as the managing partner and a litigator for 17 years. In 2010 he left that partnership and established South Coast Law Group, a group of independent law corporations.

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