Early Settlement Mediation - City of Norman

Mr. Dennis Rainwater, Director
Email: Dennis.Rainwater@ci.norman.ok.us
City of Norman
210 West Gray, Box 370
Norman OK 73070
Office: (405) 366?–5420
Fax: (405) 624-9358

Early Settlement Mediation - City of Norman

How does Mediation Work?

In Mediation, a neutral third party, helps those in conflict define issues, explore solutions and reach practical, workable and mutually satisfactory agreements. Mediation seeks to prevent conflicts from escalating, saving everyone involved the time and expense of going to court.

Mediation is a process which can help ALL parties involved:

Get past their anger, frustration, guilt or ''desire to punish''

Clarify their underlying, bottom-line goals

See their ''opponent's'' feelings, viewpoints, and goals

Cooperatively build a lasting, WIN/WIN voluntary solution

Create an atmosphere of on-going cooperation and efficiency

All mediations are handled promptly and confidentially.

Who It's For?

Many Oklahomans find mediation helps them to resolve disputes involving:
Neighbors, Landlords and Tenants, Consumers and Merchants, Divorce and Family, Custody and Visitation, Small Claims Court, Civil Court, Guardianship, Parent/School, and Community

Who are the Mediators?

Mediators are community volunteers who have completed specialized training and are certified by the Administrative Office of the Courts. Mediators assist both parties in negotiating and solving their own problems.