Although we aggressively represent our client’s interests, there are times when mediation, arbitration, or settlement are warranted. Mediation has increased in popularity as more people seek to resolve disputes in a less adversarial environment than a courtroom. The goal of our team approach is always to solve legal problems in a way that is consistent with the best interests of our clients. Our firm believes that individuals should have access to qualified mediation services when they want to avoid the time, stress and costs of full-scale litigation.

In addition to representing clients in alternative dispute methods, Attorney Andrew Van Der Maaten is certified by the Iowa Association of Mediators. When people pursue mediation, they can expect that he will be a truly neutral third party, listening to each side’s story and reaching a resolution that will hopefully be agreeable to both parties. When there is a spirit of compromise, mediation presents an attractive alternative to litigation.

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