Far River Mediation

10/02/2023

New blog post on how much mediation costs, and who generally pays!

One of the obvious questions about mediation is how much it costs, and, in matters that are already contested, who will pay for it. This post gives figures for common costs, compares those costs to litigation, and explains who generally will be footing the bill. First, of course, the total cost de

09/25/2023

New blog post on the differences between court mediation and private!

Many cases, once filed, get “sent to mediation,” but this phrase can mean a few different things. This post explains the different types of mediation that can be required or offered for a court case, and explains why we think what we offer is particularly helpful. Most family law courts in Calif...

05/19/2023

New blog post on Different Mediation Styles!

Mediation actually comes in several different flavors, and it’s worth considering whether a particular style of mediation is a good fit for your dispute. There are also a lot of different processes called mediation in law and dispute resolution, and they’re all surprisingly different. This post ...

04/30/2023

New blog post! Mediation in difficult custody cases.

Custody cases are often the most difficult of family law matters. Deciding who will provide parenting and how is often incredibly contentious, and it’s often said among family law attorneys that custody cases only end when the children in question are 18. Courts are increasingly ordering such case...

03/20/2023

New blog post on Landlord/Tenant Mediation in Berkeley, California!

Landlord/tenant mediation is a difficult thing to pull off anywhere in California, but it can be especially difficult in Berkeley, due to the confluence of laws, ordinances, and ongoing legal cases about Berkeley’s ongoing moratorium. This post will explore some of the unique challenges in Berkele...

03/10/2023

New blog post on the difference b/w mediation and arbitration, and Cali employment contracts.

Most states, including California, have a process set up for both mediation and arbitration, though the difference between them is not always obvious. Specifically, many employers, particularly companies large enough to be in multiple states, require arbitration of certain claims, and there was a re

03/09/2023

Awesome new logo from the very talented Erin Cherniss!

03/09/2023

Pleased to announce we're now offering applications for pro bono mediation!

One of the first questions that occurs to anyone looking to get a case mediated is how much the process is going to cost. It’s of course difficult to control the cost of a law case, and mediation can be similar, in the sense that it’s hard to know how long a case will take to settle. We try to h...

03/02/2023

Got ourselves a fancy Yelp page.

Specialties: Far River Mediation is a firm devoted to helping people resolve their disputes without the expense and stress of litigation. We handle family, business, and more, and handle court-ordered mediation as well.