MAYER MEDIATION MINUTE: Closure

Closure.  Closure is generally defined as the act of closing or a comforting sense of finality.

But what does closure mean in mediation?  In mediation, closure is the sense of relief parties feel when they are able to put a dispute behind them.

Particularly in emotionally charged, long-running, or very contentious disputes, regardless of what value may be exchanged to achieve a settlement, the feeling of closure is often priceless.  And in some cases, closure is the most valuable aspect of the resolution.

 Disclaimer:  Nothing contained herein constitutes legal advice nor does anything contained herein create a professional relationship.

MMM - Closure