Mediator in Louisville, KY Offers Online Mediation Services

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, in-person mediation services have temporarily been suspended to abide by CDC social distancing and stay at home directives intended to help prevent the spread of the virus. Court systems are closed, and in-person office visits have been halted.

To continue providing skilled meditation services to the community, Bixler W. Howland, P.S.C. is now operating online via Zoom conferencing. Online conferencing technology enables Mr. Howland to continue settling mediation cases, and clients can achieve resolutions that would otherwise have to wait until the social distancing restrictions have been lifted.

To continue providing skilled meditation services to the community, Bixler W. Howland, P.S.C. is now conducting online mediations via Zoom conferencing. Online conferencing technology enables attorneys to continue the pursuit of settling cases for their clients that would otherwise have to wait until the social distancing restrictions have been lifted. Furthermore, once the restrictions are lifted, it is uncertain how soon the already overburdened judicial system will be able to move cases toward resolution by trial. When the new normalcy occurs, online mediations will still be a great tool for case resolution due to the ease for both attorneys and their clients. It is time efficient, eliminates health concerns, requires no travel for the parties, safer when that is a concern in person, and compatible for people with disabilities.

Mediation is a process in which parties attempt to resolve their dispute with the assistance of an impartial, third-party person who is trained in dispute resolution. Through mediation, clients can evaluate settlement possibilities without the pressure of a jury waiting in the courthouse. As a neutral party whose only interest is to help resolve a situation, Bixler W. Howland seeks to provide the involved parties with the opportunity to assess the strengths and weaknesses of their case.

In 2014, Mr. Howland went through training through the Indiana Office of Administration and Continuing Legal Education and became a certified mediator of the Indiana Mediation Registry. While there is no license required to be a mediator, he keeps his certification active and regularly attends continuing education. The goal is to sharpen his skills and exchange strategies in negotiations to further his ability to assist parties in reaching resolutions in their disputes.

Throughout his legal career, Bixler W. Howland has practiced a wide range of cases, from personal injury and wrongful death cases to real estate issues and estate disputes. He has had the relatively rare experience of representing both plaintiffs and defendants in these matters. He has also litigated contract and commercial disputes, business-related issues, and probate matters. Because of his experience, Mr. Howland brings a singularly unique perspective to every case that he mediates.

A practitioner of civil trial law since 1976, Bixler W. Howland is an experienced attorney and mediator licensed to practice law in Indiana and Kentucky. Mr. Howland handles the following mediation cases: personal injury, real estate disputes, contract disputes, wrongful death, professional liability, and probate disputes.

For more information about online mediation in Louisville, KY, visit Bixler W. Howland, P.S.C. on the web at https://thecivilmediator.com. The office can be contacted by email at Bixler@loulaw.com or by phone at 1 (502) 582-3711.

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