Mediation
Conflict is common and people often need outside help to resolve disputes. However, not everything needs to turn into a court case.
Lawyer G.R. (Randy) Akin, P.C. offers mediation outside the courts to save time, stress, and money in Longview, TX.
This Texas attorney has earned a reputation as a dependable, fair mediator who works hard to find mutually beneficial solutions.
What Is Mediation?
Mediation is a path to dispute resolution that helps clients in Longview and throughout Texas avoid lengthy courtroom litigation. Instead of determining who is at fault, a mediator allows you to instead focus on compromise and cooperation as a solution.
Finding out who is right or wrong is less important in mediation than determining how the problem can be resolved. Should this alternative method fail to reach a mutually agreeable solution, the parties involved still have the option to turn to the courts for relief.
What Does the Mediator Do?
As a mediator, Mr. Akin's role is to act as a neutral third party in a structured negotiation that allows the parties involved to work out a mutually beneficial resolution to their problem.
Mr. Akin will help both parties find common ground, offer creative solutions to the issues being discussed, and assist in drafting a final settlement.
Choosing to work with an experienced mediator is particularly helpful in preserving business and personal relationships that otherwise could be damaged by years of adversarial litigation in the courts.
The Mediator Helps Find Common Ground
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Although Mr. Akin is a lawyer, as a mediator he does not offer legal advice nor provide a decision. Instead, he will help both parties reach an agreement on their own. However, the parties in the mediation can seek the help of an experienced attorney to advise them.
Need Help Settling a Dispute? Request a Consultation Today
While our law firm is known throughout East Texas as a strong advocate that takes on even the most difficult cases, we can also help people looking to resolve disputes without turning to the courts.
Mr. Akin is frequently sought out to act as a fair and impartial mediator for people who would like to avoid the expense and time involved in a formal lawsuit.
Our Longview lawyers offer mediation services in Texarkana, Dallas, Houston, TX, and throughout Texas.
(903) 297-8929
"Randy and his team are true professionals. Highly recommended." Christopher Hernandez, 5-Star Google Review
Why Choose Our Longview Firm for Mediation
Qualified
Mediator
Mr. Akin has been serving as a trained mediator in Longview and Texas since 1989 and handles around 80 disputes each year. These include cases from both state and federal courts. He regularly travels to Texarkana, Dallas, and Houston, TX, to serve as a mediator.
Respected
Attorney
As a highly trained attorney with his own Texas law firm, Mr. Akin is a lawyer who's well qualified to fairly mediate and help resolve disputes that often end up in court, including divorce conflicts and family law. Among his many accolades, he has been recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer® from 2008 to 2019.
Approachable,
Trustworthy
No stuffed shirt, Mr. Akin exemplifies the approachable, impartial, and trustworthy traits that can help parties reach across the divide. Mr. Akin helps his Texas clients reach a settlement that is mutually beneficial and avoids the acrimony that could create problems in the future.
How Much Does Mediation Cost?
Mr. Akin's Fees for Mediating in Lawsuits
Effective January 1, 2024
| Jurisdiction / Time | Cost |
|---|---|
| Federal Court Case — Full Day | $2,250.00 per party |
| State Court Case — Full Day | $2,000.00 per party |
| Federal Court Case — Half Day | $1,250.00 per party |
| State Court Case — Half Day | $1,150.00 per party |
IP Cases: $15,000 per day
(divided equally between parties)
Travel Costs
Mr. Akin will be glad to travel to your location to mediate your case.
If you would like to inquire about Mr. Akin traveling elsewhere, please contact our Longview law firm.
Otherwise, his standard travel rates are as follows:
| City | Travel Cost |
|---|---|
| Texarkana | $350 per party |
| Dallas | $350 per party |
| Houston | $350 per party |
Mediation Is a Form of Alternative Dispute Resolution
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) refers to the different ways one can resolve a problem without ever going to court. Mediation is a form of ADR, as are arbitration and neutral evaluation. ADR methods can result in a neutral, mutually beneficial result without the stress of a court proceeding.
Mediation is often less stressful than arbitration and other ADR methods, making it an ideal way to sort out civil cases like family law. Lawyers act as neutral parties in ADR proceedings to help clients move smoothly toward their goals.
Ready to learn more about how our lawyers can help you achieve a neutral, mutually beneficial result through mediation? Call our Longview, TX, office to speak with a lawyer:
(903) 297-8929
Attorney Randy Akin has served as a trained mediator in Longview and Texas since 1989 and handles around 150 disputes yearly.
Which Types of Cases Can Go to Mediation?
Most civil cases, such as divorce, can take advantage of mediation. Among the cases that can be mediated are:
- Landlord-tenant issues
- Probate cases
- Consumer protection cases
- Real estate disputes
- Divorce
- Family law cases
How Mediation Works
Although there are many styles of mediation, most follow a similar timeline:
Mr. Akin has earned a reputation as a dependable, fair mediator throughout the Longview area.
What Happens if No Agreement Is Reached?
If no agreement is reached at the end of a mediation session, the mediator can review the progress made and advise the clients of their options, such as resuming mediation at a later time, going to arbitration, or taking the case to court.
"Mr. Akin exemplifies the approachable, impartial, and trustworthy traits that can help parties reach across the divide. Mr. Akin helps his Texas clients reach a settlement that is mutually beneficial."
Mediation Dos and Don'ts
In order for your lawyer to steer your mediation in a successful direction, cooperation must come from all parties. Here's a quick overview of the mediation room tips Mr. Akin uses to make the process as smooth as possible:
Mediation Tips
Attorney Randy Akin prepares clients for what may lay ahead in the mediation room with a discussion of his Five C's of Mediation. Mr. Akin developed these tips over his 30-plus years of mediation experience. They include:
- Courtesy
- Comfort
- Commitment
- Control
- Compromise
Explore these five rules to achieve a healthy and productive mediation session.
Mediation Killers
Alternatively, specific issues can throw the mediation session off course. Attorney Randy Akin calls these problems "mediation killers":
- Moving in opposite directions
- No authoritative party present
- New details arise
- Information is missing
- Disputed, unresolved discovery
Explore these five mediation killers and how to avoid them to get the most out of your mediation session.
