AREAS OF MEDIATION EXPERTISE
Dawda’s mediation services are particularly well-suited for resolving disputes in:
- Commercial Contract Disputes – Disagreements arising from business transactions, service agreements, and contractual obligations
- Construction Matters – Disputes between contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and project owners
- Real Estate Conflicts – Issues involving commercial property transactions, leases, development, and property rights
- Business Transaction Disputes – Conflicts related to business deals, partnerships, and corporate transactions
The Value of Mediation
Choosing mediation offers significant advantages:
- Cost Efficiency – Resolving disputes without the expense of prolonged litigation
- Confidentiality – Maintaining privacy throughout the resolution process
- Preservation of Relationships – Working toward solutions that allow for continued business relations
- Control – Parties retain decision-making authority over the outcome
- Expediency – Reaching resolution more quickly than through traditional court proceedings
Why Choose Dawda for Mediation
With Dawda’s mediation services, clients benefit from:
- Deep understanding of complex business and legal matters
- Strategic insight informed by extensive litigation experience
- A balanced, neutral perspective focused on practical resolution
- Thorough preparation and commitment to the mediation process
- Professional facilitation skills that help parties overcome impasse

Making Joint Ventures Work
Access to new markets and customers, leveraging of existing knowhow, and the development and exploitation of new technology: all are really good reasons to start a joint venture with that new potential business partner your [...]
Mountains v. Molehills
photo by PRA In my prior blog post, I mentioned that certain types of clients may be in need of greater assistance in separating issues that are or may be important from those [...]
The Complicated Nature of Physical Screenings Prior to Employment
For many potential job applicants, there is a physical component to aspects of their job duties. This can be the case for people who work in shipping, manufacturing and transportation, as well as cleaning and [...]
Serving Fat Cats and Not so Fat Cats
One of the more interesting aspects of my job as a transactional attorney is representing different types of clients. Over our nearly 20 years we have been fortunate at Dawda, Mann, Mulcahy & Sadler to [...]
Global News Impacts Michigan: Chinese Economic growth, environmental issues and the Role of Cars
Observing the scope and pace of Chinese economic growth is fascinating for many Westerners, economists, business people and just interested Sinophiles. China is sui generis in so many ways: its size, its population, its “managed” [...]
Coming To America … foreign businesses establishing business operations in the USA
When asked by a foreign client for assistance in establishing business operations in the USA, a lawyer's task is more complex than it would otherwise be for a domestic client. There are numerous issues that [...]