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Business & Civil
Business & Civil
Mediation in Minnesota
Business and civil mediation helps companies, partners, and individuals resolve disputes without the cost and delay of litigation.
what we help with
A Calmer Way Through Separation and Family Change
Most commercial disputes do not need a courtroom to be resolved. Our mediators help both sides find a practical, durable agreement, faster and more privately than litigation, so you can get back to work.
Contract and payment disputes
Partnership and business breakups
Neighbor, property, and real estate matters
Consumer and small-business disputes
Government and organizational matters
Human-rights and civil-rights disputes
How It Works
Four Steps, No Courtroom
1
Reach out
Start with our intake assistant or a call. Ask questions and get clear answers, day or night.
2
Talk with a mediator
A mediator follows up personally to confirm fit and take care of anything that needs attention first.
3
Schedule
Meet online from anywhere in Minnesota, or in person in Roseville. We work around both schedules.
4
Reach agreement
Work toward a resolution you both shape, which can be written up for your own attorney to review.
Pricing
Clear Fees, Split Evenly
Mediation is billed by the hour and shared equally between the two parties. No retainer games, no surprise invoices.
standard
Hourly mediation
$250/hour
Billed for session time, divided equally between both parties.
Party A
$125/hr
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Party B
$125/hr
Party A
$125/hr
+
Party B
$125/hr
Billed only for the time you use
Split equally between the parties
Online statewide or in person in Roseville
You know the rate before you schedule
Sliding scale
By petition
A reduced rate for those for whom standard fees are a barrier.
Simple petition during intake
Reviewed individually, case by case
Rate set together with you
So cost is less likely to stand in the way
Example: a three-hour session at $250/hour is $750 total, or $375 per party. Rate shown is a placeholder.
Questions
Common Questions About Business & Civil Mediation
Direct answers to what people ask most.
How much does mediation cost?
Mediation is billed hourly and the two parties split the fee equally. For example, at $250 per hour, each party pays $125 per hour. If standard fees are out of reach, you can petition for a reduced, sliding-scale rate, reviewed case by case.
Is mediation confidential?
Mediators and staff are held to confidentiality. We encourage confidentiality among the parties but cannot guarantee it.
Is a mediated agreement legally binding?
Mediation itself is not binding. If you reach agreement it can be written up and, once signed, made enforceable. We are not your attorneys, and we recommend your own lawyer review any agreement first.
What if the other party won't participate?
Mediation is voluntary, so both people must agree to take part. If you are ready but the other party is unsure, we can help you invite them and explain the process with no pressure.
Do I need a lawyer to mediate?
No. You are not required to have a lawyer. You may consult one, and for some matters such as divorce, having an attorney review your final agreement is a good idea.
Do you meet online?
We offer either. We mediate online with parties anywhere in Minnesota, and in person at our Roseville office for the Twin Cities metro.
Other ways we help
Free Initial Consultation Available
Ready to Resolve Your
Conflicts?
Start with our intake assistant or call us. There is no cost to start and no obligation to continue.
SURE HORIZONS MEDIATION
Trusted facilitative mediators for civil and family conflicts in the Twin Cities Metro Area, Minnesota. In affiliation with Mediation Center.
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monday: 8am - 5pm
tuesday: 8am - 5pm
wednesday: 8am - 5pm
thursday: 8am - 5pm
friday: 8am - 5pm
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