Heritage Law LLP specializes in estate planning and mediation. Our office is conveniently located on the state line to serve people in both Missouri and Kansas.

MEDIATION

We offer mediation services for most civil claims, including personal injury and property damage matters, contract disputes, and estate-related claims.

• We have experience handling estate-related disputes including claims of undue influence, lack of capacity, contested guardianship/conservatorship, breach of fiduciary duties, and elder abuse.

• Given our previous work as litigators, we appreciate the dynamics of conflict and the benefits early-resolution can bring. Whether your matter is already in litigation or if litigation is simply a possibility, mediation can provide a path towards closure.

• We are practical problem-solvers and listeners. We won’t waste your time and will work to efficiently resolve your matter.

WHAT IS MEDIATION?

Mediation is a process that tries to bring competing interests closer together. The mediator serves as the “neutral” and works with all sides of an issue to facilitate discussion and find common ground. The goal of mediation is to find a solution agreeable to all parties. Even if a solution is not reached, mediation can be a helpful process to better understand the core issues of a dispute and the strength of each party’s position.

IS MEDIATION ONLY USED WHEN A LAWSUIT HAS BEEN FILED?

No. Mediation can be very helpful before a lawsuit is filed to better determine the strength of a potential claim and whether it makes sense to pursue it in court. Litigation is an expensive proposition. Oftentimes, the assets or amount in controversy do not justify the cost of legal spend. Mediation can be an effective and efficient option to resolve disputes.

HOW LONG DOES MEDIATION TAKE?

We offer full and half day mediation sessions and both in-person and remote options. The type of matter, amount in dispute, and preference of the parties dictate which type of mediation style and format may be most useful.

WHY SHOULD I HIRE HERITAGE LAW AS A MEDIATOR?

We are former litigators and handled hundreds of disputed matters all over the country. We have participated in countless mediation sessions and know what it takes to be a good mediator: respect for the parties, the ability to listen, a dose of patience, and a willingness to be tactfully direct.