Mediation Services
Business & Commercial Mediation and ADR Services
Not every dispute needs to end in a courtroom. Ryan McFarland and Eric Ritter each offer their own professional mediation services, focusing on resolving complex business conflicts efficiently, privately, and cost-effectively. Their experience resolving disputes in and out of court allows them to serve as informed, neutral mediators throughout the ADR (alternative dispute resolution) process. This will enable parties to benefit from informed, practical guidance throughout.
Business-Focused Mediation Backed by Litigation Experience
As experienced trial attorneys and dispute resolution professionals, they understand how disputes evolve when resolution efforts fail. That courtroom perspective informs every mediation they handle. Their goal is to help parties reach durable solutions while minimizing risk, cost, and business disruption.
Core Areas of Mediation & Commercial Dispute Resolution
When you hire McFarland or Ritter, they focus on commercial dispute resolution and business-related conflicts, including:
Construction Dispute Resolution
Including construction mediation between general contractors, subcontractors, developers, and property owners. Common issues include payment disputes, delays, scope-of-work disagreements, and contract interpretation.
Real Estate Disputes
Mediation involving commercial real estate transactions, development projects, and investor conflicts.
Partnership, LLC, and Shareholder Disputes
Strategic business dispute resolution for ownership conflicts involving governance, fiduciary duties, financial disagreements, and exit strategies.
Employment & Workplace Mediation Services
Including employee mediation, compensation disputes, internal workplace conflict, and broader workplace mediation services designed to resolve issues before litigation becomes unavoidable.
Mediation Process Overview
1. Initial Contact: Parties (often through counsel) reach out by email to request mediation.
2. Scheduling: Mediation is typically scheduled 10 days to one month in advance.
3. Pre-Mediation Statements: Confidential mediation statements are submitted about three days prior, and everything remains confidential.
4. Preparation: The mediator conducts focused, high-level preparation—no extensive litigation research.
5. Mediation Session: ● Held in person or via Zoom ● Location is flexible ● Parties should plan for approximately six hours
If Resolved: Settlement terms are usually drafted the same day to finalize the resolution.
If Not Resolved: Mediation concludes, and the matter generally proceeds in litigation. Anything discussed in mediation remains confidential.
Mediation sessions are held in person in Boise or statewide via Zoom.
A Practical Approach to ADR Mediation
If you are seeking a private business mediator or ADR services in Boise, McFarland, or Ritter can offer a business-focused alternative, grounded in real litigation experience. Each of their approaches to dispute resolution services emphasizes clarity, efficiency, and outcomes that protect long-term business interests.
Contact McFarland or Ritter to learn how our professional mediation services can help resolve disputes and keep your business moving forward.