{"id":13190,"date":"2025-08-24T06:00:32","date_gmt":"2025-08-24T11:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legaltalktexas.hammerle.com\/?p=13190"},"modified":"2025-08-22T11:25:57","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T16:25:57","slug":"litigate-or-mediate-how-about-both","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hammerle.com\/legaltalk\/litigation\/litigate-or-mediate-how-about-both\/","title":{"rendered":"Litigate or Mediate \u2013 How About Both?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>Why Litigation Often Means Mediation<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to litigate? Then be prepared to mediate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Judges love <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hammerle.com\/legaltalk\/estate-planning\/alternative-dispute-resolution-procedures\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mediation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014a form of alternative dispute resolution\u2014and will require it in almost every civil litigation case before the case can proceed to a final trial.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you think you\u2019ll never be part of a lawsuit, you should know about mediation. Many people end up in probate court not by choice, but because a relative died or someone became incapacitated.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Probate Court Cases and Mediation<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common contested probate cases include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hammerle.com\/practice-areas\/estate-planning\/trusts\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Family trusts<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hammerle.com\/practice-areas\/probate\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Probate <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">disputes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hammerle.com\/practice-areas\/guardianship\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guardianship <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cases<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These cases often involve:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong emotions<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Money and asset disputes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Power struggles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bitterness among family members<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s where mediation comes in\u2014it offers a pathway to resolve the case without going through a costly and unpredictable trial.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How the Mediation Process Works<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Step 1: Appointment of a Mediator<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A neutral, experienced third party is appointed as the mediator. The date, time, and place for the mediation are set, and parties are required to attend.\u00a0 Each party typically pays a share of the mediator\u2019s fee.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 2: Discussion and Evaluation<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The mediator:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Works with both parties and their attorneys<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of each position<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provides honest, frank assessments of the case<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Step 3: Confidentiality<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process is entirely confidential. The mediator must get permission to share any information with the other side.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What to Expect in Mediation<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adjusting expectations: An opening offer is rarely the final offer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repetition of \u201cno\u201d: Expect to hear \u201cno\u201d multiple times before movement happens.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexible duration:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many mediations last 1 day.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some wrap up in a half-day.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Others stretch into late nights\u2014or even over multiple days or weeks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>The Outcome of Mediation<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A successful mediation results in a settlement. Since compromise is the foundation, most parties walk away at least a little unhappy. They must weigh:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Giving up certain demands<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The risks and unknowns of trial<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The costs of appeals and ongoing litigation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Attorney Preparation for Mediation<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Early Strategy<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since mediation is inevitable in most cases, attorneys prepare from the start by:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gathering evidence<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Researching unfavorable law for the opposing side<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building a persuasive case for mediation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Client Preparation<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attorneys guide clients through:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Possible trial outcomes\u2014from best-case scenarios to worst-case losses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The financial and emotional costs of trial<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Pre-Mediation Briefing<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before mediation, attorneys send the mediator a detailed brief including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Party introductions and relationship backgrounds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A backstory of the conflict<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key issues to resolve<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asset and damage lists<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relevant documents (wills, marital agreements, trusts) with disputed provisions highlighted<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A history of prior settlement negotiations<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Why Mediation Often Beats Trial<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re in a contested case, embrace mediation because the alternative is far less appealing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Trials are:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risky \u2013 outcomes are unpredictable<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expensive \u2013 legal fees can skyrocket<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time-consuming \u2013 delays and appeals can drag on for years<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Mediated settlements<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offer:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Faster resolution<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower cots<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greater control over the outcome<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Faced with that, a mediated settlement starts to look pretty darn good.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Mediation Can Protect You \u2014 and How Hammerle Morris Can Help<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Hammerle Morris Law Firm, we understand that disputes over trusts, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hammerle.com\/practice-areas\/real-estate-lawyers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">estates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hammerle.com\/legaltalk\/adult-guardianship\/procedure-for-simple-guardianship\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">guardianships <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can be deeply emotional and financially draining. Mediation provides a constructive path forward\u2014confidential, efficient, and designed to give you more control than a courtroom battle ever could.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you are already in the middle of a contested matter or simply want to explore your options for resolution, our team will guide you through the process, protect your interests, and help you pursue a settlement that preserves both relationships and resources.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schedule a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hammerle.com\/lewisville-attorney\/#form\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">consultation <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">today to ensure your decisions are informed, strategic, and legally protected.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virginia Hammerle is an accredited estate planner and represents clients in estate planning, probate, guardianship, and contested litigation. She may be reached at <\/span><\/i><a href=\"mailto:legaltalktexas@hammerle.com\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">legaltalktexas@hammerle.com<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This blog contains general information only and does not constitute legal advice.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why Litigation Often Means Mediation Want to litigate? Then be prepared to mediate. Judges love mediation\u2014a form of alternative dispute resolution\u2014and will require it in almost every civil litigation case before the case can proceed to a final trial. Even if you think you\u2019ll never be part of a lawsuit, you should know about mediation. 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