Got Conflict?

Who doesn't.

Whether it's at home, workplace, school, church - we all have disputes from time to time.

Sadly, the more serious conflicts may escalate to damaged relationships - even lawsuits.

The process of mediation can resolve these matters before they reach the point of no return. 

Mediation is a private, voluntary procedure in which the parties discuss and attempt to resolve their dispute with the assistance of a neutral third person.

Most mediations achieve an agreement which is satisfactory to all parties and legally binding - saving time, money and sanity along the way.

Mediator / Attorney, Christopher Capoccia, has been privileged to mediate a wide range of personal and business disputes to peaceful resolutions.

"In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity."  Try mediation first.

THE  MEDIATION  PROCESS

1)  Pre-mediation Conference:  Before a proposed mediation, Chris (mediator) will confer with the parties to -

     

     a.  Determine the suitability of the matter for mediation.

     b.  Explain the mediation process and fee.

     c.  Schedule the mediation (in person or remote) at the convenience of the parties.

     d.  Collect the mediation deposit.

2)  Mediation Opening Remarks:  Chris will review the mediation process and the Mediation Agreement to be signed by the parties.

3)  Nature of Dispute:  The complaining party will first state the problem from their perspective - followed by the response from the other party.  Each party will have sufficient  time, without interruption, to state their position on the matter.

4)  Information Sharing:  Chris will assist the parties in a joint discussion of all relevant facts and issues pertaining to the dispute.  Chris may confer with each party privately to better  understand the nature of the dispute from their perspective.

5)  Generate Options / Negotiate:  Chris will facilitate the joint discussion of possible solutions to the problem, and then help the parties negotiate the best possible remedy.

6)  Agreement / Closure:  Upon successful mediation, Chris will assist the parties in writing a legally enforceable Mediation Settlement Agreement, and in preparing any necessary court  documentation.

Contact mediator Christopher Capoccia, J.D. for more information.  Call (248) 750-7776, or email chris@michiganmediations.com.            *     Free phone consultation     *     Flexible scheduling     *    In Person & Remote Meeting Capability    *    Reasonable fee or no fee depending on circumstances     *     Serving All of Michigan & Beyond

About  Christopher  Capoccia:  

I have been privileged to own and operate three successful businesses over a 30 year career, wherein my goal has been to provide exceptional client service:

*  Principal Mediator / Proprietor - Michigan Mediations (since 2019) - Engaged in all forms of conflict resolution, serving individuals and organizations.  Assisted in the design and implementation of the 47th District Court mediation program.

*  Principal Attorney / Proprietor - Law Office of Christopher D. Capoccia (1987-2017) - Engaged in the general practice of law, serving individuals and organizations.  Provided 

consultation and representation primarily in Small Business, Probate / Estate, Consumer and Domestic Relations matters.

*  General Counsel / Proprietor - FJC, Inc. (1988-2020) - Responsible for the legal / administrative matters of specialty retailer relative to marketing, personnel, accounts, risk management and customer / vendor relations.

*  Mediator - 47th District Court (2022)

*  Mediator - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (2022)

*  Mediator - Oakland Mediation Center (2020 - present)

*  Eldercare & Adult Guardianship Advanced Mediation Training (2022)

*  Special Education Mediation Roundtable (2021)

*  Behavioral Health Mediation Training (2021)
*  MI-Resolve Mediation Continuing Education (2021)

*  District Court Mediation Continuing Education (2021)

*  Agricultural Mediation Continuing Education (2021)

*  Probate Estate & Guardianship Mediation Continuing Education (2021)

*  General Civil Mediation Training - Oakland Mediation Center (2020)

*  Certificate of Conflict Resolution - Oakland Mediation Center (2019)

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*  University of Detroit School of Law - J.D. (1981)
*  University of Detroit - A.B., High Honors (1976)
*  State Bar of Michigan - Member in Good Standing

*  State Bar of Michigan - Alternative Dispute Resolution Section Member

*  State Bar of Michigan - Probate and Estate Planning Section member


Areas  of  Practice:

*  Business  *  Landlord / Tenant  *  Consumer  *  Family  *  Marriage / Divorce  *  Elder
*  Estate / Probate  *  Small Claims  *  General Civil  


Professional  Services:

*  Mediation  *  Facilitation  *  Arbitration  *  Consultation  *  Training  *  Conflict Coaching
*  Consensus Building  *  Workshops  *  Public Speaking

DISCLAIMER:  This site is intended to provide only general information and not specific legal advice.  The viewing or receipt of this information does not create or constitute an attorney / client relationship.


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