MEDIATION & ARBITRATION IN MARYLAND
About Us
Mediating Litigated Cases
Join countless others in looking at creative dispute resolution processes as a first choice, or early choice, reducing costs and risks in litigation’s expensive, public and uncertain environment.
In today’s overcrowded, expensive system of justice, appropriate alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation, arbitration, and other non-adversarial proceedings help ensure a more efficient system of justice.
We invite you to call Blackstone Mediation (410) 321-5000. A free, confidential ½ hour meeting can be arranged to discuss a viable course forward.
Solid facilitated mediation to help the litigants reduce the emotional toll of litigation, reduce time and expense, have more control over the outcome, and resolve conflicts amicably.
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Nathaniel Fick
Trained at Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine University School of Law.
Nathaniel is a veteran with over 40 years of experience as a lawyer in litigating, negotiating, mediating, and arbitrating cases. As lead counsel he has experience in personal injury and wrongful death, brain injury and spinal cord injury matters, inheritance and estate litigation, commercial, employment, education, aviation, crisis, condominium and home owner association, and consumer matters.
He now dedicates his practice to mediation, putting control of legal matters in the hands of the involved parties instead of a judge or jury. Over his career, he has been involved in over 750 matters of negotiation, mediation, arbitration and litigation, and thousands of case evaluations.
Aside from his legal work, he has enjoyed service in military intelligence, 5 years as a licensed private investigator, 30 years as a private pilot, and has been an avid sailor since childhood.
National Board Certified in Litigation | Veteran, United States Army Security Agency [Signals Intelligence].
Let us help you find a more dependable and satisfying solution outside of court, starting with a free consultation.
Litigation can be an expensive, emotionally taxing, and above all, unpredictable affair. Until a judge or jury provides a final verdict, you can’t be certain of the outcome of your case. For these reasons, many parties opt to resolve their disputes through alternative means.
Believe it or not, not all legal disputes require a lawsuit to resolve. Choosing dispute resolution over litigation allows both parties to reach a fair resolution and avoid the high costs and unpredictable outcomes that could result from a lawsuit. Turn to Blackstone Mediation when you need to resolve an issue without the adversarial format of courtroom litigation.
Specializing in arbitration in Towson, MD, you can count on our skilled attorneys to strengthen your position at the bargaining table. With our help, you’ll stand the strongest chance of being awarded what you believe is rightfully yours.
Avoid Uncertainty with Legal Mediations
No matter how confident you might be in your pre-trial preparation, there’s no guarantee you’ll come away from the proceeding with a favorable resolution. While no manner of dispute resolution can provide a guaranteed outcome, mediation, by design, offers individuals the opportunity to reach an agreement that is the fairest for both parties. Seeking mediation over courtroom litigation offers litigants several benefits, some of which include:
- Reduced Emotional Taxation
- Reduced Time
- Reduced Expenses
- Increased Amount of Control Over and Outcome
- Increased Chances of an Amicable Resolution
Turn to an Experienced Attorney and Facilitator
Our founder, Nathaniel Fick, is a veteran with over 40 years of experience arbitrating, litigating, mediating, and negotiating cases. As our lead counsel, he has extensive experience dealing with a wide variety of cases, some of which include:
- Aviation Law
- Condominium and Home Owner Association Matters
- Commercial Matters
- Consumer Matters
- Education Issues
- Employment Issues
- Estate and Inheritance Litigation
- Personal Injuries
Establishing our mediation practice, Nathaniel has dedicated himself to putting greater control of legal matters in the hands of the involved parties instead of a judge or jury. Over his career, he has been involved in over 750 cases and thousands of case evaluations. National Board Certified in litigation, you count on him and legal team to help you find a satisfying solution to your dispute outside of court.
When you need an affordable, fair dispute resolution delivered fast, turn to Blackstone Mediation for comprehensive mediation services. We’ll serve as a neutral third party that helps you and the opposition to reach an agreement that’s a win-win. Rather than settle for a win-lose situation, we seek an agreement from both sides with give and take.
Arbitration: Informal Dispute Resolution
Should you opt for a resolution out of court, depending on the nature of your case, arbitration may be the only available route. A less formal manner of dispute resolution than a trial, parties seeking this form of dispute resolution yield their control over the outcome to a designated arbitrator while still avoiding the expenses of a trial. In binding arbitration, parties give up their right to trial, while its non-binding counterpart allows them to initiate a trial should one or both parties be dissatisfied with the arbitrator’s decision.
We maintain neutrality during the arbitration process, all the while, keeping focused on your personal goals. We pride ourselves on offering a great deal of flexibility when it comes to our scheduling. No matter what your needs, you can count on our team of skilled mediators to provide you with fair, honest legal service.
Remain Civil with a Peaceful Resolution
Alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation, arbitration, and other non-adversarial proceedings help ensure a more efficient system of justice. Join countless others who have sought creative dispute resolution processes as their first choice, or an early choice. Let us serve your legal needs while simultaneously respecting your budgeting needs and avoiding the uncertain environment of traditional litigation.
For a free consultation to determine a viable course of action moving forward call: (410) 321-5000
