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Linda J. Heine, Licensed Mediator

Mediation
Mediation is a process for reaching resolution of conflict. The goal of mediation includes resolution of issues that would otherwise need to be decided by a court. For parties who will have a continued relationship after their immediate conflict is resolved, such as parents of children, mediation is an opportunity for learning how to work together in the future. Linda conducts mediation at the offices of The Legal Professionals and is available to travel to other locations. All parties to a conflict attend the mediation sessions with or without their attorneys. Sessions can be conducted with both parties in one room or with the parties separated into different rooms. Mediation needs to occur in a safe and respectful environment and Linda will help the parties determine how the process should be designed to accomplish this goal in each case.

As your mediator, Linda will assist you in resolving your conflict to avoid the legal system by facilitating communication and exploring creative alternatives for resolution. Linda has been helping families work out legal disputes related to their children, their property and their family financial obligations for more than 20 years. She has been a practicing attorney with a significant family law practice since 1991. Linda has assisted clients in resolving conflicts through various means, including mediation and litigation. Through these experiences, Linda has seen substantial benefit and satisfaction to parties and their children when they are able to resolve their own legal matters through the mediation process.