Harold Paddock, Mediator
Mediation-Where Diplomacy Meets the Law
Pending civil cases in any Ohio Court, including rural counties that may lack qualified local mediators.
Civil disputes prior to filing in any Ohio court, in situations where the parties wish to avoid the cost and delay of starting litigation.
Civil cases pending in the United States District Courts, Northern or Southern Divisions.
Foreclosure cases in suit or pre-filing, in order to solve the mortgage delinquency problem before the deficiency grows to unmanageable size.
Virtual mediation via video platforms.
Multi-party, multi-issue public policy disputes.
Settlement Days, where multiple cases with one firm or one insurance company are mediated in sequence in a single day.
Advising courts on planning Settlement Weeks and
Advising courts on planning Settlement Weeks and other mediation programs.
NOTE: Mr. Paddock does not have the requisite experience or training in domestic relations cases to assist on those matters.
MISSION
Our mission is to provide tailored solutions for a wide range of disputes, whether they involve injury cases, business conflicts, or other complex issues. We understand that each situation is unique, and we pride ourselves on crafting strategies that suit your specific needs and goals.
Harold Paddock brings 51 years of legal and litigation experience to his private practice a civil case mediator. Retired from the Franklin County Common Pleas Court, where he was Magistrate and Settlement Week Coordinator, and most recently the Clermont County Common Pleas Court where he served as Court Mediator and Senior Magistrate, Mr. Paddock has decades of experience and training to apply at the mediation table.
In his court-based experience and in private practice, Mr. Paddock has successfully mediated cases in the fields of personal injury, wrongful death, contracts, foreclosure, workers compensation, land use, eminent domain/appropriation, non-competition clauses, consumer sales practices, and general business litigation. His prior experience as a Magistrate includes presiding over both jury and jury-waived trials. He is the co-creator of the widely duplicated Settlement Week program for resolving civil cases with volunteer attorneys as mediators.
Mediation offers a more collaborative and less adversarial approach to resolving disputes compared to going to court. In mediation, a neutral mediator facilitates discussions between the parties, promoting open communication and negotiation. It's often quicker, more cost-effective, and allows you to maintain control over the outcome. Court proceedings, on the other hand, can be lengthy, expensive, and the decision ultimately rests in the hands of a judge or jury.
Arbitration is a versatile dispute resolution method suitable for various types of conflicts, including commercial disputes, employment disputes, construction disagreements, and consumer disputes. Essentially, any dispute where parties agree to submit to arbitration can be resolved through this process. It provides a confidential, flexible, and binding solution where an arbitrator acts as a neutral third party to make a decision based on the evidence presented.
The duration of mediation and arbitration can vary depending on the complexity of the dispute and the willingness of the parties to cooperate. Mediation is often quicker and can resolve issues in a few sessions, while arbitration may take longer, depending on the complexity of the case. Generally, both methods are significantly faster than traditional litigation, which can drag on for months or even years. Our aim is to facilitate efficient resolutions, and the specific timeline will be discussed and agreed upon during the initial consultation.
Please feel to reach out by phone, email or fill out the contact form, and we will contact you as soon as possible.
Call: (614) 616-4532
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