Defamation mediation is defined as a structured negotiation in which a neutral third-party mediator facilitates discussions between the claimant, respondent and their respective legal counsel to reach a mutually agreeable resolution, which is called a settlement agreement. Unlike litigation, mediation fosters open communication and collaboration, helping parties find solutions that address legal, financial and emotional concerns. Parties control the outcome of the process, and their settlement agreement is enforceable in court, acting as a contract.

Our panel of retired judges and seasoned attorneys have settled numerous defamation disputes throughout the multiple decades that ADR Systems has been in business. These have included:

• A matter in which a high-profile case was brought against two celebrities seeking millions of dollars in damages as the result of alleged defamation per se as well as false light invasion of privacy

• A matter in which the plaintiff sued the defendant, her former employer, for false and defamatory statements

• A matter involving an online review of a resort hotel accusing a hotel manager of window peeping and other outrageous behavior

Parties to defamation disputes enjoy various advantages when they mediate their dispute at ADR Systems.

Faster Resolutions: Mediation can resolve disputes in weeks or months rather than years, reducing the time burden on plaintiffs and defendants

Cost Savings: Avoiding lengthy court battles saves money otherwise spent on legal fees, expert witness costs and administrative expenses.

Confidentiality: Unlike public court proceedings, mediation is confidential, protecting reputations and sensitive information.

Reduced Stress: Mediation fosters a collaborative rather than adversarial atmosphere, reducing emotional strain for all involved.

Greater Control: Mediation removes the uncertainty and risk associated with litigation, where outcomes can be all-or-nothing; both parties have a say in the outcome of the case rather than leaving the decision in the hands of a judge or jury.

Experienced Neutrals: ADR Systems’ panel of mediators consist of retired judges and seasoned attorneys with decades of hands-on knowledge of the disputes before them and an ardent passion for resolving them.

Mediation is a practical solution for many defamation disputes. It is particularly beneficial when parties seek a resolution that prioritizes confidentiality, expediency and cost-effectiveness.

If you are representing clients involved in a defamation dispute and want to pursue mediation as an alternative to litigation, explore our Find A Neutral page to review the bios of mediators with experience mediating defamation disputes.

Submit your defamation case through our Neutral Availability Form or Contact Form.