Our Panel

One of our advantages at Brisbane Mediations is that we have a panel of experienced mediators available to help parties in dispute to resolve their conflict.

All of the panel members are experienced mediators and some have particular specialties and this enables us to tailor the process by linking parties to a mediator who will suit their dispute.

If it is a workplace dispute then we are able to allocate a mediator with particular experience in the workplace area and similarly with estates, family mediations and other niche areas.

Of course, if parties request a particular mediator chosen from our website or by general reputation, then we do our best to ensure that the nominated mediator is allocated to the matter.

The fact that we have many mediators to choose from enables us to convene mediations without undue delay and our experience is that parties greatly appreciate this.

Our focus is on helping parties to resolve their dispute as efficiently and cost effectively as possible.

In the busy period leading up to the Christmas break up to a dozen panel mediators were involved in assisting with disputes. Since resuming this year, we have again called on panel members to assist and several have already been engaged with mediations underway.

We greatly value our panel members and the experience they are able to bring to the table.

We recommend that disputing parties go to our website www.brisbanemediations.com.au and check out our panel members before they contact our office on 3839 7400 to make a booking.

Alternatively if they contact our office at the Brisbane Mediations Dispute Resolution Centre at Wickham Terrace, every effort will be made to assist the parties by linking a suitable mediator to the dispute.

It often amazes us how parties will put up with the expense and delay of court proceedings when experienced professional mediators are available and on call to assist. This is particularly so when the process offered is one where parties are free to bring their lawyers to the mediation and in fact are encouraged to do so. 

Give mediation a try. You will be so glad you did!!

Panel of Mediators

Brisbane Mediations has an extensive panel of mediators available to assist with Mediations requiring to be organised at short notice.

Let us take the worry out of your next mediation by organising all aspects in a competent and efficient manner.

Our rates are competitive and we enjoy a strong reputation for our outcomes and professionalism.

Look at our website www.brisbanemediations.com.au for more information or call Gail on 3839 7400.

20 Reasons To Choose Us For Your Mediation – the ultimate being No. 20

20 Reasons To Choose Brisbane Mediations – the ultimate being No. 20

1.     All our Mediators are highly qualified and experienced 

2.     You choose the mediator you want

3.     Faster solutions

4.     Cheaper than litigation

5.     You retain control

6.     Nobody decides for you

7.     Less destructive to relationships

8.     Less formal than Court

9.     Workable with or without lawyers

10.  Confidential to the extent allowed by law

11.  Can be terminated or suspended at any time

12.  Can be reconvened at any time

13.  More or less interactive - either "around the table" or "shuttle" (separate rooms)

14.  One or more mediators as required

15.  Can include expert opinion if agreed

16.  Mediator's skills matched to issues at hand and complexity of dispute

17.  Suitable in a wide range of disputes contexts

18.  Promotes ongoing cooperation between parties

19.  Any dispute, any time with any mediator you choose

20.  Assists you to leave the past in the past and move on sooner and in better shape

Estate Mediations

Mediation Matters

Today I am at "Round the Table with Mike" which is a free service for people to call in and chat with a mediator about the process generally or to discuss any particular issues.

Round the Table with Mike takes place on the first and third Wednesdays of each month between 4pm and 6pm at the Brisbane Mediations Dispute Resolution Centre.

Patrick Wedge, one of our mediators has called in for a chat. Patrick was in a past life, the Deputy Public Trustee of Queensland and so, as one would expect, has considerable experience in Estate Mediation.

As well as being on our panel, Patrick conducts his own Mediation practice.

I asked Patrick for his opinion as to the cause of estate disputes and his reply was as follows:

" One of the principal reasons for disputes in deceased estates is that people's expectations have not been met. A person may have expected to receive a greater share in an estate or may have been left out completely. Where there is ill feeling with the other beneficiaries in settling the issue, a dispute arises".

I then said to Patrick: "At what stage should people seek to mediate?  Should they mediate as soon as the dispute arises or should they wait until some formal court process is initiated?

 Patrick replied:

"The sooner the parties involved have the opportunity to discuss the issues, the better off they will be emotionally and a solution can be negotiated at mediation".

I once heard estate litigation described as "Family Law from the Grave", and certainly estate disputes can often give rise to the same high level of emotions as Family Law. Mediation with a competent mediator such as Patrick, offers the opportunity for resolving the issues without the high costs and delay of litigation. If handled sensitively, mediation also offers the opportunity to repair the relationship between the disputing parties.

The important thing is to seek advice before everyone becomes too embroiled in the dispute.

Information Session - Estate Mediations

We are excited to announce that Alternative Dispute Resolution Practitioner, Patrick Wedge will be our guest Mediator  at the next 'Around the Table with Mike' on the 5 December. Patrick is highly qualified to conduct Estate mediations and he would be of great assistance to people with Estate issues that need addressing.

Patrick was Deputy Public Trustee from 2002 until 2011 and appointed as Acting Public Trustee from February 2008 until March 2009.  His unique mix of legal expertise and leadership skills developed in a public sector environment, gives him excellent insight into diverse issues in dispute resolution and associated problem solving techniques.

'Around the Table with Mike' is held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month between 4pm and 6pm at the Brisbane Mediations Resolution Centre.  They are free information sessions designed for anybody contemplating mediation.

Please call Joanne on 07 3839 7400 if you require further information.  Everyone is welcome so why not bring a friend or family member along.

Mediation Across the Board

As indicated in our email address - resolve@brisbanemediations.com.au - we resolve conflict.

Conflict between, for example:

Separated Couples

Married, de-facto, casual, same sex, younger, older and all ages in between. About property, children and any other issues that might have arisen as a result of the breakdown of the relationship.

Extended Family Members

Over estate division and administration, care of elderly relatives, running family businesses and any matter likely to cause disagreement within a family.

Couples in Love

Prior to marriage or co-habitation. Over property, blending families or any disagreement which might occur within a relationships. Sometimes in the context of pre-nuptial or co-habitation agreement discussions.

Workers

Between bosses and staff, co-workers, workers and contractors, workers and customers/clients or between managers. These disputes have the potential to reduce productivity, raise insurance and litigation budgets and destroy lives.

Members of School Communities

Between teachers and students, parents, other teachers, principals or management. Between boards of directors and management and between parents and other parents or students and other students. Over everything from bullying claims to appeals against appointment of staff.

Businesses

Over interpretation of contracts and leases and all manner of issues that can develop in the course of running a business.

Denise Britton
Co-principal
Brisbane Mediations