Mediation Services
Resolve Your Dispute—Without Court
Resolve disputes efficiently with mediation in Abbotsford, BC. Led by experienced lawyers offering family, civil, and estate mediation focused on practical, cost-effective outcomes.
Why Mediate?
If you’re facing a legal dispute in Abbotsford, mediation offers a practical alternative to court. Our firm provides professional mediation services for civil and estate matters, helping individuals and businesses resolve disputes efficiently, privately, and with greater control over the outcome.
Avoid the Cost of Litigation
Court processes are expensive and unpredictable. Mediation offers a more efficient path forward.
Maintain Control
You—not a judge—shape the outcome.
Preserve Relationships
Particularly important in estates, business, and family-related disputes.
Flexible & Confidential
Private, adaptable, and designed around your needs.
Efficient
Instead of spending years fighting in court, mediation can resolve your dispute on the same day.
Our Mediation Process
Litigation is often time-consuming, expensive, and adversarial. Mediation shifts the focus toward resolution—allowing parties to work collaboratively toward a mutually acceptable outcome. Our approach emphasizes:
Clear communication
Structured negotiation
Informed decision-making
Durable, enforceable agreements
Intake & Preparation
Fill out the online form, or get in touch with our office by e-mail at info@albertlawco.com with the details of: who the parties to the dispute are (full legal names and any aliases), what the issues in the dispute include (a brief summary), and any lawyers involved. If there are any pressing deadlines or timelines, please also make us aware of those. We will make sure it is a matter that we are able to assist with. We will reach out to confirm all parties are interested in participating and the parties will sign the agreement to mediate.
Pre-Mediation Sessions
We typically conduct pre-mediation intake sessions with each party / their lawyer to better understand the issues and to make sure all parties are ready and able to participate in a mediation.
The Mediation
A mediation can be conducted in many ways, including online or in-person. Typically, we will schedule a full day for a mediation, but we may adjust this schedule depending on the parties and their needs. If we are able to resolve the issues at the mediation, this will be documented in a format agreeable to all parties.
Post-Mediation
Depending on the type of mediation (family vs. civil) and depending on whether they had legal counsel during the mediation, legal advice may be required before the parties sign the documented agreement.
Meet Your Mediators
Emily Anderson
Emily is an experienced lawyer and mediator. She brings a thoughtful, structured approach to complex disputes, emphasizing clarity and resolution. Emily is a certified Family Mediator and can assist parties with all manners of disputes.
Sara is an experienced litigator and mediator with a focus on practical, client-centered outcomes. Sara has spent most of her career litigating disputes and arguing for outcomes in Court. She began offering mediation services to assist parties in avoiding lengthy and expensive disputes, with uncertain outcomes.
Sara Albert
What we Mediate
Family law disputes
Estate and wills variation matters
Civil litigation disputes
Employment issues
Business and partnership conflicts
Property and financial disputes
If you’re unsure whether your matter is appropriate for mediation, contact us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and send us a note.
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No, but you may choose to have one present or available for advice. We often work with parties who each have lawyers, but we are just as happy to work with individuals who do not have lawyers.
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We don’t focus on a particular area of law. Each of our mediators has specific areas they spend more time mediating. For example, as a certified family mediator, Emily Anderson has more of a focus on family mediations. Whereas with her background in estate litigation, Sara Albert enjoys assisting with estate litigation mediations. Estate disputes in British Columbia frequently involve ongoing relationships and emotionally charged issues. Mediation offers a structured way to resolve these matters while preserving dignity and minimizing long-term conflict.
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Mediation is a voluntary process. Each party has to agree on the outcome. Then, we can formalize that agreement into binding settlements once terms are finalized.
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You retain the option to pursue other legal processes. Mediation is confidential, so nothing shared during the mediation can be used outside of the mediation process. However, it is a rare mediation that does not at least advance the parties towards a new understanding of the issues, or a shorter and more concise legal process.
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Most mediations are completed in a half-day or full-day session, depending on complexity. If it is not completed by the end of the scheduled session, we can schedule additional sessions.
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Our prices vary depending on the type of mediation and complexity. We can offer flat fees or hourly rates.
Start Moving Forward
Early resolution saves time, cost, and stress. If you’re considering mediation, we’re here to help you assess whether it’s the right fit.
