Boyd Petit
Unfortunately, at some point in your career, you may face an issue with a client, vendor, or trade partner that won't be resolved by rational discussion, and before you know it you'll be looking for your lawyer's phone number. To save yourself a lot of time and money, it's best if your contracts have a clause for mediation ó a process in which a trained, neutral person helps people communicate with each other and, if possible, reach agreements that satisfy their needs.