Blawg of Attorney Christine M Bechtold

Mediation was all over the news this week in Georgia. It was reported that, "The first mediation session in the sexual misconduct lawsuits against Bishop Eddie Long and New Birth Missionary Baptist Church has ended." AJC 3/4/11. But what is medation? Mediation is an alternate way to resolve disputes without litigation. All types of people seek mediation for a wide variety of issues, in fact, some courts order mediation before a case will be heard. During a mediation, both parties agree to sit across the table from each other and work out their problem with a trained neutral mediator. Many people find that mediation is very satisfying, results in faster resolution, and is less costly then litigation. Additionally, mediation can be confidential, which means that the details of your mediation are not in the public record like most court cases. However, unlike litigation, a resolution is not guaranteed. Mediation resolution depends on both party's willingness to reach a

During a visit to a Loganville nail salon, a woman was involved in an acetone fire and received second-degree burns. The Loganville Police Department and Fire Marshal's office were both contacted and are investigating the accident. Loganville Tribune 2/27/11. Although we can never be prepared for every event, it is important to have a plan for when you do find yourself in an accident. See our website for a list of things to do when involved in an accident. http://bechtold-law.com/PersonalInjury.html